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Program Overview
The Engineering Pre-major provides Madison College students with clear pathways for transfer to several four-year colleges offering degrees in engineering. With small class sizes, personal attention, and high-quality education that transfers, the associate of science degree at Madison College is the on-ramp to your four-year degree.
The Liberal Arts Transfer program at Madison College provides you with many options for furthering your education and completing a bachelor’s degree. Many engineering programs at four-year institutions are highly competitive; therefore, Madison College students are encouraged to apply to multiple transfer institutions. We have agreements and pathways with many institutions across the region.
Plan Your Path to Success!
- Check how your courses transfer within the UW System
- Current Madison College students and employees can access information and curriculum documents on the Engineering Transfer Resources website
UW-Platteville Pathways
In addition to the on-campus engineering degrees offered at UW-Platteville, students can complete the UW-Platteville bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering at the Madison College Truax campus through the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnerships (UW-PEP) program. Madison College math, science, and engineering courses are designed to transfer seamlessly to meet the requirements for UW-Platteville’s engineering degrees on-campus or through the PEP program!
UW-Madison Pathways
Madison College’s math, science and engineering courses also transfer directly to UW-Madison’s College of Engineering (COE). Visit the COE website to learn more about engineering majors and degree requirement at UW-Madison. Students interested in transferring to the COE at UW-Madison should follow the Off-Campus Transfer Student guidelines.
Get Started
Interested students should contact the Engineering Transfer Coordinator, Jennifer Jackowski, at jjjackowski@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6531 to start exploring your pathway in engineering.
Program Details
Students earning the Liberal Arts Transfer Associate of Science degree can attend full or part time.
Liberal Arts Transfer Associate of Science degree classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Madison - South
- Reedsburg
- Portage
- Fort Atkinson
- Watertown
With additional education and work experience, graduates may find employment in
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical & Biological Engineering
- Civil & Electronic Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial & Systems Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
60 credits minimum to complete the program by satisfying the all requirements as defined.English and Speech (9 credits)Six credits must be in composition - English 1 and one other composition course. Three credits must be in public speaking. (Students should consult with an advisor to determine the best choice for their second composition course.)Composition CoursesPublic Speaking CoursesHealth/Wellness/Physical Education (1 credit)Completion of one of the listed courses is required.Physical Education CoursesMathematics and Natural Science (25-26 credits)Required Mathematics CoursesChoose one of the following options to satisfy the Chemistry requirement.Chemistry Option 1 (complete both courses):Chemistry Option 2 (complete both courses):Choose one of the following options to satisfy the Physics requirement.Physics Option 1:Physics Option 2 (complete both courses):Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)Completion of courses from two disciplines is required. Choose courses from the following disciplines: art, art history, drama, film, literature, music, philosophy, world languages, writing and communication, and interdisciplinary humanities. Any remaining credits to fulfill the requirement can be selected from any Humanities and Fine Arts courses offered within the AS degree.Art CoursesArt History CoursesDrama CoursesFilm CoursesLiterature CoursesMusic CoursesPhilosophy CoursesWorld Languages CoursesWriting and Communication CoursesInterdisciplinary Humanities CoursesSocial Science (6 credits)Choose Option #1 or Option #2 to satisfy the requirement.Social Science Option #1Required Economics CoursesSocial Science Option #2Completion of courses from at least two disciplines is required. Choose courses from the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, education, history, political science, psychology, sociology, and interdisciplinary social science.Anthropology CoursesEconomics CoursesEducation CoursesHistory CoursesPolitical Science CoursesPsychology CoursesSociology CoursesInterdisciplinary Social Science CoursesEthnic Studies (One course)Course may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts, Social Science, or ElectivesWorld Languages (One course)May be met with one year of high school with a grade of "C" or better OR one semester in college. College course may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts or Electives.See World Languages Courses under the Humanities and Fine Arts Requirement above.If requirement was satisfied with high school courses, email: enrollmentservices@madisoncollege.edu.Engineering Electives (13 credits)Consult with your advisor to determine which courses are best for your intended transfer program.Engineering Elective Choices: -
Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Summer 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Liberal Arts Transfer - Engineering career.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
This agreement is in the form of a contract. Students who earn the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree in one of the LAT Pre-Majors at Madison College, who meet requirements for admission to UW-Madison, contract requirements and who meet specified levels of academic achievement at Madison College will be granted admission to UW–Madison as a transfer student. Admission to UW–Madison under this agreement does not guarantee admission to any specific academic major or program.Eligible STEP2UW candidates include students who qualify as Wisconsin residents for UW-Madison tuition purposes, attended Madison College after graduating from high school, and have not attended any other institution after graduating from high school. The STEP2UW agreement does not apply to students applying to UW-Madison as first-year students, including STEM Academy students. Participating engineering programs include: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering. Students are considered for direct admission to the College of Engineering by applying to UW-Madison’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment with an engineering program listed as their first choice major. Eligible STEP2UW students who are selected for admission to a participating engineering program and meet the requirements below will automatically meet progression requirements to guarantee advancement in their selected engineering program after transferAS at Madison College can satisfy majority of gen.ed. requirements (exceptions apply). Also included course-to-course articulation information.MC students who complete any A.S. degree enter as general engineering students. After passing Statics and Thermodynamics with a grade of C- or better and 12 cr with a min of 2.5 GPA at UW-Platteville, students matriculate into mechanical engineering.Completion of the Associate in Science - Engineering Pre-major meets all of the required coursework for being admitted to UW-Platteville and into either the electrical, mechanical, or industrial and systems engineering program.Students must complete the AA or AS, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (2.75 is required for international emphasis), be admitted to UW W and applied to the appropriate journalism emphasis. It is recommended that students take 809172 for their diversity class.Wisconsin Private Schools
MC students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree who are admitted to Carroll University with at least 52 transfer credits will meet all GE1 distribution components in the gen ed curriculum. Transfer credit may be received for the CCD, GE2 and CCE requirements.Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Students who receive an Associate of Arts or Sciences Degree from Madison College will be guaranteed admission to Edgewood College when students transfer directly from Madison College to Edgewood College within 5 years of completing the Associate Degree. Students who take coursework at another institution between the completion of their coursework at Madison College and their transfer to Edgewood College must meet Edgewood College's transfer student admissions requirements of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college-level coursework. Students must also meet posted admission deadlines.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Mount Mary University will recognize an earned AA, AS, and AAS degree and guarantee those students junior standing. Outlines main transfer equivalancies.Students who complete a liberal arts AS or AA degree will be eligible to have up to 60 credits transfer to Ripon. Students who complete their AA or AS from with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will matriculate with junior standing.Out-of-State Schools
General university admission is guaranteed upon successful completion of the following conditions: 1) Completion of an associate degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (Arizona residents) or 2.50 cumulative GPA (nonresidents) or 2) completion of 24 or more transferable semester credits post-high school with a minimum cumulative transfer GPA of 2.50 and verification of high school graduation or the equivalent. NOTE: Some ASU colleges and schools have additional or higher requirements for admission into their majors.Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Liberal Arts Transfer associate of science degree at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Use identified critical thinking skills to pose questions, process information and make decisions.
- Engage in collaborative activities in ways that contribute to the achievement of shared goals.
- Exhibit self-awareness and self-management skills necessary to succeed in increasingly challenging academic environments.
- Recognize the contributions of diverse cultures, historical periods and art forms to the improvement of the human condition in a global society.
- Compute and analyze quantitative data using mathematical, statistical and logical methods to solve problems.
- Explore physical and social environments using scientific tools and methods.
- Communicate with varied audiences by:
- Listening actively in personal and professional relationships.
- Reading and comprehending written materials in the content areas at grade 14 level.
- Synthesizing and organizing information for diverse audiences.
- Research a question by planning and implementing an appropriate investigative strategy and synthesizing the results in an academic document.
