MATC 2025-26 Catalog

General Education Academic & Career Pathway Associate of Arts Online Accelerated PROGRAM CODE: 20-800-1

Associate Degree

COURSES

CREDITS

Quin 1: Fall term, first session ENG-201

English 1 ‡ ..................................................................... 3 An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness .................. 3 Principles of Microeconomics ......................................... 3 America Through 1877................................................... 3

PHYED-210 ECON-201

HIST-211

Quin 2: Fall term, second session SOCSCI-203 Introduction to Sociology ................................................ 3 SPEECH-206 Intercultural Communication .......................................... 3 ECON-202 Principles of Macroeconomics ........................................ 3 PSYCH-231 Introductory Psychology ................................................. 3 Quin 3: Spring term, third session ENG-202 English 2 ‡ .................................................................... 3 MATH-200 Intermediate Algebra ‡ .................................................. 4 FLANG-202 Spanish 1 ...................................................................... 4 Most four-year universities require at least four consecutive semesters of the same language. Students with prior experience can place into a higher level with the potential of earning 2-14 free retroactive credits. Students who completed four high school semesters of the same language with a grade of C or better can waive this requirement; the four waived credits must be made up with other 200-level credits. HIST-212 America Since 1877 ...................................................... 3 Quin 4: Spring term, fourth session SOCSCI-221 American National Government and Politics Today........................................................... 3 ART-201 Understanding Art .......................................................... 3 GEOSCI-232 Earth Science ................................................................. 3 GEOSCI-234 Earth Science Laboratory ............................................... 1 SOCSCI-217 Valuing Diversity............................................................. 3 Quin 5: Summer term, fifth session Choose any 200-level BIOSCI, CHEM, GEOSCI or PHYS course ............... 3 Additional Electives – 6 credits required ............................................ 6 Additional foreign language is not required but is recommended.

Location: Online Campus Start Dates: August, January and June Admission Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Admission to this program requires an interview with the Associate of Arts Online – Accelerated coordinator. To initiate that process and schedule an interview, see this program’s webpage at matc.edu. Transfer: Will transfer to one or more four-year institutions Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov. This online accelerated degree program provides you with the first two years of bachelor’s degree credit courses that will transfer to four-year colleges and universities. You can complete this degree entirely online and in one year of full-time study through five sessions. A session lasts seven or eight weeks. The degree also can be completed in more time, per your schedule. Students who plan to transfer are advised to consult with the four-year college/ university regarding specific requirements for a major, and the credit transfer details. Contact an MATC advisor for more information. Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program

Learning Outcomes • Effective Communication • Problem-Solving • Global Competence

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this degree

• Professionalism • Critical Thinking • Information Literacy

‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . Note: Consult the four-year college or university you plan to attend regarding transferability of your selected courses. Successful completion of this degree requires a grade-point average of 2.0 (C) or higher.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6584 or genedpathway@matc.edu

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