MATC 2025-26 Catalog

General Education Academic & Career Pathway Associate of Arts Spanish: Pre-Major PROGRAM CODE: 20-800-1

Associate Degree

COURSES

CREDITS

English – 6 credits required ............................................................... 6 ENG-201 English 1 ‡ ENG-202 English 2 ‡ Speech – 3 credits required ............................................................... 3 SPEECH-201 Elements of Speech (or) SPEECH-203 Interpersonal Communication (or) SPEECH-206 Intercultural Communication Spanish – 17 credits required ............................................................ 17 FLANG-218 Spanish 5 (or) FLANG-228 Spanish for Spanish Speakers Humanities – 6 credits required .......................................................... 6 ART-201 Understanding Art Three credits must be in 200-level diversity/ethnic studies courses. See list of courses on Program Plan. Discuss your course selections with Pathway advisor. Social Sciences – 12 credits required ............................................... 12 SOCSCI-250 Introduction to Philosophy See list of courses on Program Plan. Discuss your course selections with Pathway advisor. Mathematics – 3 credits required ........................................................ 3 MATH-200 Intermediate Algebra ‡ Natural Sciences – 7 credits required ................................................. 7 Select from 200-level BIOSCI, CHEM, GEOSCI or PHYS courses. Four credits must be in a laboratory science. See list of courses on Program Plan. Discuss your course selections with Pathway advisor. Physical Education – 3 credits required .............................................. 3 Select any 200-level PHYED course(s). Additional Electives – 3 credits required ............................................ 3 Choose any 200-level courses FLANG-202 Spanish 1 FLANG-205 Spanish 2 FLANG-213 Spanish 3 FLANG-214 Spanish 4

Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus Start Dates: August and January

Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Transfer: Will transfer to one or more four-year institutions Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Four-Year College Transfer Program

The Associate of Arts Spanish Pre-Major provides the initial two years of coursework focused on Spanish language, literature and cultures, aimed at transfer to four-year degree programs. Tailored for those planning to major in Spanish or related fields, it ensures transferable credits and emphasizes linguistic proficiency, critical thinking and cultural understanding. The program offers online and face-to-face classes, advising students to consult with future institutions for major-specific requirements. With access to academic advising, students are guided through their course selection and transfer processes, preparing them for advanced studies and global opportunities in Spanish-speaking contexts.

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: It is important to consult the four-year college/university regarding transferability of your selected courses. Successful completion of this degree requires a grade-point average of 2.0 (C) or higher, with 25% of the credits taken at MATC. See an MATC advisor for information.

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

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