MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

failures of people, famous and not so famous, who confronted economic and social disasters at home and tyranny abroad. HIST-214 Credits: 3 African American History A comprehensive introduction to the historical and sociological background of African American people. An African-centered approach will be used to focus on the political, economic and cultural history of African Americans from 3900 B.C. to 1865. An analysis is made of the cultural and historical policies and practices that have shaped African American people’s relationship to other people of the world. HIST-215 Credits: 3 African American History and Culture A comprehensive study of African American history since the Civil War. An African-centered approach will be utilized to analyze the political, economic and cultural history of African Americans from 1865 to the present. HIST-216 Credits: 3 History of American Minorities This course highlights the role of minorities in the history of America. The cultural, social and political history of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans and other European immigrants are studied. A cross-cultural approach shows the distinctive cultural patterns of the various groups and their contributions to the dominant culture. HIST-217 Credits: 3 Contemporary Civil Rights This course familiarizes the student with the period of history commonly referred to as the modern civil rights era, 1953 to 1969. It introduces the student to the events, individuals, social, political, religious linkages and activities that give this period its historical relevance and prominence. HIST-218 Credits: 3 Native American History The purpose of this course is to provide an instruction to Native American history and culture. Indian/non-Indian relationships over time will be the central focus of the course. HIST-219 Credits: 3 Wisconsin Indians Past/Present/Future This course presenting the history of Wisconsin Indians is designed to provide all Wisconsin residents, Indian and non-Indian, with an in depth understanding of indigenous people from Wisconsin. The course provides the student with data, prehistorical and historical, in order to cover the broad range of time involved in the study of the Wisconsin Indian Nations. HIST-226 Credits: 3 African History 1 Before 1800 C.E. This course discusses African history from human origins to the start of European expansion into tropical Africa in the 19th century. It examines precolonial African civilizations such as the kingdoms and empires

developed in the northeast, west, central and southern Africa. It examines the early contact of Africans with the outside world, for example, through the spread of Islam and Christianity and the migration of the major African ethnic groups. It explores the internal African slave trade; the political, economic and sociocultural institutions; and the regional diversity of Africa at the eve of colonial rule. HIST-227 Credits: 3 African History 2 Since 1800 C. E. This course explores the major political, economic and sociocultural transformations taking place in Africa from the start of European territorial expansion in the early 19th century to the present. It examines the implementation and challenges of colonial rule, the decolonization process, the rise of African nationalism, and the diverse conditions facing independent African countries. It explores the challenges of African governments at nation building and the different strategies adopted in that effort. HIST-228 Credits: 3 World History to 1500 This course examines global history from antiquity to 1500 C.E. It explores from the first river valley civilizations through the Bronze Age, to the development of writing, the depiction of the human form and the creation of new communities in the Middle East. It examines the spread of world religions and the building of huge empires in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. The course stresses that history, with its different definitions and ways of studying the past, is not reserved for a particular group. It embodies written and material culture and activities carried out by people all over the world. HIST-229 Credits: 3 World History Since 1500 World History Since 1500 is a survey of the world’s last five centuries, stressing its social diversity, interconnectedness, cross-cultural contact and geography in a way that enhances understanding about the way in which we live today. HIST-231 Credits: 3 Latin American History This course is subdivided into the following topics: precolonial civilizations, the colonial period, independence, the republican period and contemporary Latin America. Special emphasis is given to U.S.-Latin American relations and to the problems of development. HIST-232 Credits: 3 History of Wisconsin This course covers the history of the state of Wisconsin and of Milwaukee as a Wisconsin hub city. It traces the formative and developmental stages and patterns in Wisconsin, and Milwaukee’s unique social, political and economic history, with special focus on the rich and diverse multiethnic and multicultural heritage in the backdrop of Wisconsin’s seasonal array of natural beauty, wonderlands and festivals.

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History of the Vietnam War Years This course examines the American experience in the Vietnam War. It will deal with the roots of the conflict in French colonialism in Southeast Asia and the containment principles of U.S. foreign policy, and traces the course of the war through the Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon administrations. It also examines the domestic political response to the war and the literature produced by Vietnam veterans. HIT – Health Information Technology (Department 530) HIT-159 Credits: 3 Healthcare Revenue Management Prepares learners to compare and contrast healthcare payers, illustrate the reimbursement cycle and comply with regulations related to fraud and abuse. Learners assign payment classifications with entry-level proficiency using computerized encoding and grouping software. Prerequisite(s): Must admitted to Medical Coding program (31-530-2). Complete HIT-162, HIT-197, HIT-199 and HIT-182. Completion of or currently enrolled in HIT-165 and HIT-184. HIT-161 Credits: 3 Health Quality Management Explores the programs and processes used to manage and improve healthcare quality. Addresses regulatory requirements as related to performance measurement, assessment and improvement, required monitoring activities, risk management and patient safety, utilization management, and medical staff credentialing. Emphasizes the use of critical thinking and data analysis skills in the management and reporting of data. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT-163. HIT-162 Credits: 3 Foundations of HIM Introduces learners to the healthcare delivery system and the external forces that influence healthcare delivery. Sets an understanding for the expectations and standards related to professional ethics, confidentiality and security of health information. Differentiates the use and structure of healthcare data elements, data standards and the relationships between them. Prepares learners to collect and maintain health data to ensure a complete and accurate health record. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Health Information Technology (10-530-1) or Medical Coding Specialist (31-530-2) programs. Complete HEALTH-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in HEALTH-107. HIT-163 Credits: 3 Healthcare Stats and Analytics Explores the management of medical data for statistical purposes focusing on descriptive and inferential statistics including definition, collection, calculation and compilation of numerical data. Examines data analytics, retrieval, presentation and research methodologies. Prerequisite(s): Complete HIT 162 and HEALTH-107.

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