Liberal Arts Transfer Program Details
Program Code: 20-800-1
- Two-year Associate Degree program
- School for Arts and Sciences
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- For information call: (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6246 or (608) 246-6246
Program Curriculum Sheet (PDF, 61KB)
Degree Planner (PDF, 22.63KB)
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:
- Art
- English and Communications
- Foreign Language
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Natural Science
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Social Sciences
- Speech, Drama and Theatre
- Computer Science
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College Success
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.
About the Program
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 Madison College, 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.
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.
More information on transfer options
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE - 64 CREDITS
ENGLISH AND SPEECH - 9 CREDITS
Six credits must be in composition - English 1 and one other composition course (English 2 recommended) - and three credits must be in speech. For course options, run your degree audit at matcmadison.edu: myMadisonCollege, Student Center, Degree Progress.
HEALTH/WELLNESS/PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 1 CREDIT
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS - 15 CREDITS
Courses must be from at least three disciplines; one course in literature is required. Select from anthropology (selected courses), art appreciation/history, creative writing, drama, film, history (selected courses), literature, mass communication, music history or theory, philosophy, and world language. A maximum of three credits of studio/hands-on courses in art, creative writing, drama, and music may be applied.
What are Humanities at Madison College? (PDF, 13.27KB)
MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCE - 11 CREDITS
Intermediate Algebra meets the minimum requirement in mathematics. Select one biological science and one physical science; one of the science courses must include a laboratory.
What are Natural Science courses at Madison College? (PDF 12KB)
Download Math and Chemistry Flow Chart (PDF 15.87KB)
SOCIAL SCIENCE - 15 CREDITS
Select from at least three disciplines: anthropology, economics, government, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
What are Social Science courses at Madison College? (PDF 17KB)
ELECTIVES - 13 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, Social Science, or Electives.
What are Ethnic Studies courses at Madison College? (PDF 7.41KB)
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.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE - 64 CREDITS
ENGLISH AND SPEECH - 9 CREDITS
Six credits must be in composition - English 1 and one other composition course (English 2 recommended) - and three credits must be in speech. For course options, run your degree audit at matcmadison.edu: myMadisonCollege, Student Center, Degree Progress.
HEALTH/WELLNESS/PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 1 CREDIT
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS - 9 CREDITS
Courses must be from at least two disciplines; one course in literature is required. Select from anthropology (selected courses), art appreciation/history, creative writing, drama, film, history (selected courses), literature, mass communication, music history or theory, philosophy, and world language. A maximum of three credits of studio/hands-on courses in art, creative writing, drama, and music may be applied.
What are Humanities at Madison College? (PDF, 13.27KB)
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 Madison College? (PDF 12KB)
Download Math and Chemistry Flow Chart (PDF 15.87KB)
SOCIAL SCIENCE - 9 CREDITS
Select from at least two disciplines: anthropology, economics, government, history, philosophy, psychology, and sociology.
What are Social Science courses at Madison College? (PDF 17KB)
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, Social Science, or Electives.
What are Ethnic Studies courses at Madison College? (PDF 7.41KB)
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.
Last Modified: January 9, 2012