Early College Academies

High School Academies and Running Start options include:

Audio Production

Some Online / Some In Person

Students will work with advanced level production techniques in audio design, recording, editing as well as learn specific audio production tools and communication strategies.

Sound Production Techniques prerequisite: grade of C or better in Introduction to Computer Graphics, 10201181; On-Air Performance prerequisite: grade of C or better in Written Communication or English 1.

10-206-144	Audio Internship	1 credit
10-206-151	Advanced Audio Techniques	3 credits
10-206-153	Audio Project Management	3 credits
20-801-269	On-Air Performance	3 credits

Basic Early Childhood Educator

Madison Campus
Online or Some Online / Some In-Person

The Basic Early Childhood Educator embedded technical diploma from Madison College meets the basic requirements to work as a teacher in early childhood settings. All nine credits are also part of the Preschool Embedded Technical Diploma.

Requirements: Students must provide current immunizations including TB records, complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check.

10-307-167	ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition	3 credits
10-307-108	ECE: Early Language and Literacy	3 credits
10-307-174	ECE: Introductory Practicum	3 credits

Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

Truax Campus
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 9:50 a.m. | August 30 - December 17
Some Online / Some In-Person

Students will learn hands-on skills needed for successful entry into today's biotech job market. Students who complete the nine credits listed below will receive an embedded technical diploma and be working towards the Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Associate Degree.

Requirements: Students need to have completed high school Chemistry, Biology and Algebra 1 with a C or better.

10-007-103	Biotechnology Laboratory Skills for a Regulated Workplace	3 credits
10-007-136	Laboratory Math for Biotechnology	1 credit
10-007-108	Hazardous Materials-Biotechnology	1 credit
10-007-111	Biotechnology Career Seminar	1 credit
10-007-105	Bioprocess Technology	3 credits

Electronics Soldering Assembler

Truax Campus
Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Friday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Open lab)
Some Online / Some In-Person

Earning an Electronic Soldering Assembler embedded technical diploma at Madison College will provide students with skills like soldering and component testing, and prepare them for a job in one of the many fields that involves electronic assembly. Upon completion, students will receive an Electronics Soldering Assembler Certificate as well as 8 credits towards the Electronics Associate Degree. These courses are also applicable to the Electronic Engineering Technology Associate Degree at Madison College and currently transferable to the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSoE), and to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville very soon.

10-605-107	Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) A-610	1 credit
10-605-108	Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) J-STD-001	1 credit
10-605-112	Digital Circuit Techniques	3 credits
10-605-112	AC/DC Electronics 1	3 credits

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Goodman South Campus

This is an entry-level emergency medical provider course that will prepare individuals for employment or a volunteer position in a variety of pre-hospital, industrial and first responder settings. The EMR course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills to manage many medical and trauma-related emergencies. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are eligible to seek national certification as an emergency medical responder through the National Registry of EMTs.

Requirements: Students must be capable of performing the actions authorized by the Department in Wisconsin Scope of Practice for the Emergency Medical Responder, capable of becoming certified in CPR at the Healthcare provider level, and does not have an arrest of conviction record that is substantially related to performing the duties of an Emergency Medical Responder.

30-531-382

Start College Now Emergency Medical Responder

3 credits

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Morning, Afternoon and Evenings
In-Person

Students who successfully complete both EMT 1 and 2 will receive a Technical Diploma and be prepared to obtain licensure as an EMT Basic in the State of Wisconsin. This approximately 184 hours will include classroom instruction, lectures, discussion, demonstrations, online assignments, and skill practice on emergent medical and traumatic encounters, dealing with special populations, and EMS Operations. Students who complete the two Emergency Medical Technician courses plus the Fire Recruit Academy will receive the Fire Service Certification Technical Diploma.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years old by Jan. 2021 to participate in this academy. Students must provide health history documentation, complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check prior to placement in the field.

10-531-102	Emergency Medical Technician 1	2 credits
10-531-103	Emergency Medical Technician 2	3 credits

Fire Recruit Academy

Truax Campus
Mon. - Fri. mornings

200 hours of fire fighting training prepares students for the State of Wisconsin Firefighter I and Firefighter 2 certification examinations. Students who complete the two Emergency Medical Technician courses plus the Fire Recruit Academy will receive the Fire Service Certification Technical Diploma.

Requirements: NexGen Read 253+ or ACCP Read 80+ or ACT Read 18+ or have transcripts showing a college-level English course with a grade of C or higher. Students should also fully understand this course is physically and academically challenging.

10-503-100

Fire Recruit Academy

5 credits

Fitness Instructor

Truax Campus

Becoming a fitness instructor allows students to channel their passion for health and fitness into a rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of countless individuals. Students will learn how to properly instruct, demonstrate and correct exercise. They will also be able to improve their participant's wellbeing by giving information about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle management. Students who complete these seven credits will be prepared to sit for the ACE Group Fitness Exam and be on their way to receiving a Fitness and Wellness Technical Diploma or a Fitness and Recreation Management Associate Degree.

Requirements: Students of any age can take the courses but must be 18 years old to take the ACE Group Fitness Exam.

10-109-173	Group Fitness Development	3 credits
20-806-262	A&P for Exercise Lab	1 credit
10-109-297	Exercise Science for Fitness Professionals	3 credits

Fill your week by taking one or two of the following classes on Tuesday and/or Thursday to get a jump-start on the Fitness and Recreation Associate Degree.

10-801-195	Written Communications	3 credits
10-801-196	Oral/Interpersonal Communications	3 credits
10-804-123	Math with Business Applications	3 credits
10-809-199	Psychology of Human Relations	3 credits
10-809-195	Economics	3 credits

Liberal Arts Transfer Academy - Arts and Humanities

Online or In-Person

The Arts and Humanities Pre-major provides a foundation in the knowledge and skills at the core of what it means to be human. The Pre-major includes subjects that foster critical, analytical and creative thinking about human behavior and attitudes towards ourselves, towards each other—both as individuals and as members of groups—and towards the natural and human-built environment. Coursework in the Pre-major prepares students for success in a variety of majors that students could pursue after they transfer. Browse course offerings in Liberal Arts Transfer programs on our academic programs page or email earlycollege@madisoncollege.edu to create a customized course package.

Here is an example of a course package you may take:

20-801-201	English 1	3 credits
20-803-212	Am Hist 1865-Pres.	3 credits
20-809-203	Intro Sociology	3 credits
20-804-212	College Algebra	3 credits

Liberal Arts Transfer Academy - Education

Online or In-Person

Madison College’s Education Pre-major provides a foundation in general education that will set students up for success in the Wisconsin-approved teacher-certification program where they intend to transfer. Transfer from a two-year college in order to complete a BA or BS degree can be a challenge to navigate due to the many specific course requirements. The education Pre-major supports students in selecting a program and choosing courses that will best match their teaching interests at their preferred transfer institution. Specific transfer agreements are available for transferring into four-year colleges, including Edgewood College’s School of Education.

Here is an example of a course package you may take:

20-809-216	Introduction to Education and Teaching	3 credits
20-807-266	Wellness Today	2 credits
20-804-201	Intermediate Algebra	4 credits
20-809-215	African American History	3 credits

Liberal Arts Transfer General Academy

Online or In-Person

The right package of courses will vary based on your post-secondary goals and courses previously taken. Browse course offerings in Liberal Arts Transfer programs on our academic programs page or email earlycollege@madisoncollege.edu to create a customized course package.

Here is an example of a course package you may take:

20-801-201	English 1	3 credits
20-803-212	Am Hist 1865-Pres.	3 credits
20-809-203	Intro Sociology	3 credits
20-804-212	College Algebra	3 credits

Marketing-Social Media

Some Online / Some In-Person

Students learn social media principles, how to develop an integrated marketing campaign incorporating traditional and digital channels, SEO techniques, web considerations for marketing and the latest in mobile marketing techniques. Students who complete these 12 credits will earn a Technical Diploma and be on their way to receiving a Marketing Associate Degree. Students may choose to take the entire program in one semester or over multiple semesters.

Requirements: Students must take Marketing Principles before they can take Digital Marketing.

10-104-102	Marketing Principles	3 credits
10-104-114	Social Media Principles	3 credits
10-104-162	Mobile Marketing	3 credits
10-104-164	Marketing Digital Design	3 credits
10-104-169	Digital Marketing	3 credits

Medical Assistant (MA)

Madison Campus

The Medical Assistant (MA) program prepares students for work in a physician's office, from general office procedures to basic medical laboratory techniques and helping in the exam room. Students may begin as early as their junior year of high school, and graduate after just one semester at Madison College. Below is an example timeline for course completion.

Requirements: Students must provide current immunizations, complete a Background Information Disclosure, a Criminal History Check, and have current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

First Spring Semester

10-501-101	Medical Terminology	3 credits
10-501-107	Digital Literacy for Healthcare	2 credits
31-509-302	Human Body in Health & Disease	3 credits

First Fall Semester or Second Spring Semester

10-801-195	Written Communication	3 credits
31-509-301	Medical Asst. Admin Procedures	2 credits
31-509-309	Medical Law, Ethics and Professionalism	2 credits
31-509-307	Medical Office Insurance & Finance	2 credits

Second Fall Semester

31-509-303	Medical Asst. Lab Procedures 1	2 credits
31-509-304	Medical Asst. Clinical Procedures 1	4 credits

Third Spring Semester

31-509-305	Medical Asst. Lab Procedures 2	2 credits
31-509-306	Medical Asst. Clinical Procedures 2	3 credits
31-509-308	Pharmacology for Allied Health	2 credits
31-509-310	Medical Asst. Practicum	3 credits

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Truax Campus

Madison College's Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program combines fundamental laboratory techniques and clinical experience, preparing graduates for work in laboratories serving the health care sector. MLT's are an integral part of the healthcare field, collecting samples and performing tests to analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances. Below is an example timeline for course completion.

Requirements: Students must provide current immunizations, complete a Background Information Disclosure, a Criminal History Check, and have current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

First Spring Semester

10-513-111	Phlebotomy	2 credits
10-513-110	Basic Lab Skills	1 credit

First Fall Semester or Second Spring Semester

10-801-195	Written Communication	3 credits
20-806-201	General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry	5 credits
20-809-231	Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
20-806-206	General Anatomy and Physiology	4 credits
20-806-273	Microbiology-University Medical	5 credits
20-809-203	Intro Sociology	3 credits
10-513-113	QA Lab Math	1 credit
10-513-114	Urinalysis	2 credits
10-801-198	Speech	3 credits

Second Fall Semester

10-513-115	Basic Immunology Concepts	2 credits
10-513-121	Coagulation	1 credit
10-513-120	Basic Hematology	3 credits
10-513-109	Blood Bank	4 credits

Third Spring Semester

10-513-130	Advanced Hematology	2 credits
10-513-116	Clinical Chemistry	4 credits
10-513-133	Clinical Microbiology	4 credits
10-513-170	Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics	2 credits

Third Fall Semester

10-513-140	Advanced Microbiology	2 credits
10-513-141	Pre-Clinical Experience	2 credits
10-513-151	Clinical Experience 1	3 credits
10-513-152	Clinical Experience 2	4 credits
10-513-153	Capstone Project	1 credit

Microsoft Office Essentials

Online

Madison College developed the Microsoft Office Essentials to help students get hired, earn a promotion or update their skills for work in today's modern offices. Completing the Microsoft Office Essentials certificate at Madison College will prepare them to become certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist.

10-103-121	Windows 10	1 credit
10-103-165	Outlook	1 credit
10-103-137	Word Beginning	1 credit
10-103-133	Excel Beginning	1 credit
10-103-145	Access	1 credit
10-103-143	Powerpoint	1 credit

Nursing Assistant (NA)

All Campuses
Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekends

The program prepares students for employment as Nursing Assistants (NA). Students will learn communication, basic nursing and personal care skills, clients' right and care of clients with dementia. Requirements: Prior to course registration, students must demonstrate the reading comprehension requirement, complete a Background Information Disclosure, a Criminal History Check, provide current immunizations, including TB records and proof of insurance.

30-543-300

Nursing Assistant

3 credits

Optometric Technician

Truax Campus
Some Online / Some In-Person

In the Optometric Technician program at Madison College, instructors train students to work in eye care, emphasizing the unique duties required of an optometric technician to provide quality vision care services to patients. Note: Some enrollment requirements for courses in this program may be waived for qualified high school students. Consult an Early College advisor for more information.

First Semester

31-516-315

Ocular Anatomy

2 credits

Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

Morning, Afternoon and Evenings

Students will be trained to draw blood from a patient for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations or research.

Requirements: Students must be 18 years old to participate in this academy. Prior to course registration, students must demonstrate competencies in Algebra, English and Reading, complete a Background Information Disclosure, a Criminal History Check, provide current immunizations, including TB records and proof of insurance.

10-513-110	Basic Lab Skills	1 credit
10-513-111	Phlebotomy	2 credits

Pre-Nursing Fundamentals (General Education Courses)

Some Online / Some In-Person

With the Pre-Nursing Fundamentals programming, students complete core courses, up to 22 credits, required for the Associate Degree Nursing (RN) program, and are prepared to begin college level clinical and lab experiences upon graduation from high school.

Visual Storytelling

Some Online / Some In-Person

The Visual Storytelling Certificate is for students interested in a career in multimedia communications. The certificate will provide students with foundational skills needed to land paid internships, part-time and full-time jobs in the professional areas of videography, photography, and social media communications.

10-201-181	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3 credits
10-203-130	Introduction to Photography and Video	2 credits
10-206-130	Video Production	3 credits
20-801-253	Documentary Storytelling	3 credits
20-801-262	Social Media Writing	3 credits
20-801-271	Journalism Practicum 1	1 credit