Liberal Arts Transfer Program
Liberal Arts Transfer
Program Number: 20-800-1
- Two-year Associate Degree program
- Arts and Sciences Division
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Fort Atkinson
- Portage
- Reedsburg
- Truax, Madison
- Watertown
- For information call: (608) 246-6246
About the Program
 View the Liberal Arts Transfer video
Madison Area Technical College offers two degrees, the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science. The degrees are designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. By completing one of these degrees at MATC, you will generally satisfy the first two years of general education requirements for various majors in four-year colleges and universities and obtain an educational foundation in languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences. View the current curriculum for the Liberal Arts Transfer Program.
If you have a particular four-year institution in mind, it is important that you verify the transferability of credits to that college for graduation and for your major. If you have not selected a major field of study, enrolling in the Liberal Arts Transfer program will give you exposure to several areas of study and a broad preparation for transfer.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
More information on transfer options
Note: Students are placed in English or mathematics courses based on their scores on the COMPASS or ASSET test or on completion of the appropriate prerequisite/s.
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Associate in Science |
Associate in Arts |
| Number of Credits |
64 |
64 |
| Minimum Requirements |
- English and Speech (9 credits)
Six credits must be in composition—English 1 and English 2—and three credits must be in speech.
- Health/Wellness/Physical Education (1 credit)
- Humanities (9 credits)
Courses must be from at least two disciplines; one couse in literature is required. Select from art appreciation/history, drama, film, foreign language, literature, music history or theory, and philosophy. A maximum of three credits of studio/hands-on experience in art, drama, and music courses may be applied.
What are Humanities at MATC? (PDF download)
- Mathematics and Natural Science (20 credits)
Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 must be completed. Select one biological science and one physical science; both of the science courses must include a laboratory.
What are Natural Science courses at MATC? (PDF download)
Download Math and Chemistry Flow Chart (PDF download)
- Social Science (9 credits)
Select from at least two disciplines: anthropology, economics, government, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
- Electives (16 credits)
Select college transfer courses beyond the minimum requirements. One credit of health and physical education beyond the Health/Wellness/Physical Education credit may be selected. A maximum of six credits from a two-year occupational/ applied associate degree program may be used.
- Ethnic Studies
One course required. Course may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science.
What are Ethnic Studies courses at MATC? (PDF download)
- World Language
May be met with one year in high school with a grade of "C" or better or one semester in college. College course may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts or Electives.
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- English and Speech (9 credits)
Six credits must be in composition—English 1 and English 2—and three credits must be in speech.
- Health/Wellness/Physical Education (1 credit)
- Humanities (15 credits)
Courses must be from at least three disciplines; one couse in literature is required. Select from art appreciation/history, drama, film, foreign language, literature, music history or theory, and philosophy. A maximum of three credits of studio/hands-on experience in art, drama, and music courses may be applied.
What are Humanities at MATC? (PDF download)
- Mathematics and Natural Science (11 credits)
Intermediate Algebra meets the minimum requirement in mathematics. Select one biological science and physical science; one of the science courses must include a laboratory.
What are Natural Science courses at MATC? (PDF download)
Download Math and Chemistry Flow Chart (PDF download)
- Social Science (15 credits)
Select from at least three disciplines: anthropology, economics, government, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology.
- Electives (13 credits)
Select college transfer courses beyond the minimum requirements. One credit of health and physical education beyond the Health/Wellness credit may be selected. A maximum of six credits from a two-year occupational/applied associate degree program may be used.
- Ethnic Studies
One course required. Course may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts, Social Science, or Electives.
What are Ethnic Studies courses at MATC? (PDF download)
- World Language
May be met with one year in high school with a grade of "C" or better or one semester in college. College course may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts or Electives.
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Career Potential
Mission Statement
The Liberal Arts Transfer program serves students who wish to earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and/or wish to gain college credits for transfer. The program provides students with an excellent foundation for continuing experience in higher education.
Based upon your goals, you will take courses with a core curriculum emphasizing either arts or sciences. Advising, small classes, regular consultation with instructors, innovative course design and student-centered learning are an integral part of the Liberal Arts Transfer program.
You will be exposed to the power of learning, the breadth of different ways of thinking and the lifelong benefits of becoming an educated person through coursework in:
- English and Communications
- Foreign Language
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Natural Science
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Social Sciences
- Speech, Drama and Theatre
- Computer Science
- College Success
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