MATC 2025-26 Catalog

CREDENTIALS Degrees for Every Goal Students come to MATC to save time and money as they train for a career or earn credits toward a bachelor’s degree. The college offers a variety of credentials in 180+ programs: associate degrees,

technical diplomas and certificates, plus digital badges. Each helps you reach your goals. Read below and find the credential for you.

TECHNICAL DIPLOMA ONE SEMESTER TO TWO YEARS*

Real-world programs with specific job training and hands-on learning.

TRANSFER TO A 4-YEAR

CERTIFICATES ONE SEMESTER*

Take a parallel college path and earn credits to transfer to a four-year degree program and potentially start as a junior. See page 14 for details.

Targeted, short-term programs that update job skills and prepare students for new career opportunities.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE 2 YEARS*

Get a badge, certificate or

technical diploma on its own or while you work toward an associate degree.

An Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate in Applied Science degree helps you enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college or university.

APPRENTICESHIP DIPLOMA 2-5 YEARS “Earn while you learn” on the job with a participating employer or trade union. Students also take theoretical instruction in the classroom from MATC. See pages 322-323 for details.

DIGITAL BADGES Pick up these microcredentials along the way to graduation or on your own.

*Full-time students

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