MATC 2025-26 Catalog

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Whether you are a working adult interested in completing high school or learning English, MATC has programs that can help. The college offers Adult High School, GED and HSED, and other options. In addition, students can learn English at community-based organizations conveniently located throughout the district. In the following pages, learn about these programs and the courses available.

ADULT HIGH SCHOOL Earn a High School Diploma at MATC

Adult High School Credits

Communications One course must be a writing course

If you are age 16 or older and want to earn your high school diploma, MATC’s Adult High School is the place. Students under the age of 18 must attend a school district that has a partnership agreement or contract with MATC. Our comprehensive high school is accredited by Cognia (9115 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009; 1-888-413-3669), and offers a full range of academic and student support services. Courses are held in person at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus and are offered online. Students with no previous high school experience complete 46 credits* of coursework. Students who have earned credits at other schools get advanced standing and complete the remaining credits needed for graduation. At least six credits must be taken at MATC. See matc.edu and search Adult High School for information on getting started. *Each Adult High School credit is equal to one-half of a Carnegie Unit, which is the credit system most commonly used by U.S. high schools. Classes are 76-80 hours per quarter or semester. ADDITIONAL MATC ADULT HIGH SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS Credit Recovery High school students age 16 and older may register for classes to make up high school credits. College Prerequisites High school graduates who need high school credits in biology, algebra, geometry or chemistry as prerequisites for college programs can take these courses through Adult High School. Emerging Scholars Program Through this program, students between the ages of 16 to 18 years old who meet certain requirements may take classes leading to a high school diploma at MATC. For more information about the Adult High School, email communityed@matc.edu.

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Mathematics Two credits must be in algebra

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Social Studies Two credits must be in American history/government

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Science

6

Computers

1

Career Education

1

Technical/Occupation

1

Success Strategies

1

Financial Literacy

1

Physical Education/Health

3

Electives

12

46

TOTAL CREDITS

GED AND HSED If you need preparation before taking the General Educational Development (GED) Exams, MATC can help you learn what you need to know. Classes are offered at MATC campuses and at community based organizations (CBOs). See matc.edu and search GED and HSED for details on getting started, or email communityed@matc.edu. For GED information in Spanish, call 414-302-2683. To earn a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), you will complete all of the steps for the GED certificate, plus: • Complete a health requirement by either passing a test, completing half of a credit in health while in high school, or completing an MATC Adult High School health course. • Complete MATC’s Employability Skills course. There are more methods of earning an HSED. Email communityed@matc.edu for more information. MATC HSED 5.09 – HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION OPTION PROGRAM This competency-based high school completion option is personalized for each student, taking into account prior learning experiences. The time required to complete the

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