As you work toward completing a program, you may have the opportunity to earn one or more additional credentials along the way.

Embedded programs are built into certain Madison College programs. As you complete courses in your program, you may also meet the requirements for an embedded program and earn its credential.

These credentials recognize important milestones in your education. They can strengthen your resume and help demonstrate your skills to employers before you complete your program.

Choosing Opt In or Opt Out 

When you apply, you'll be asked to choose Opt In or Opt Out for embedded credentials.

Opt In

Choose Opt In if you'd like to earn embedded credentials.

  • You'll earn the credential associated with an embedded program when you meet its requirements.
  • You do not need to submit a separate application.
  • Embedded programs will be added to your academic record when you are admitted to your program. For programs that use a waiting list or a pre-program/declaration process, embedded programs are added when you are admitted to the core program.

Opt Out

Choose Opt Out if you do not want to earn embedded credentials.

If you opt out and later change your mind, you'll need to apply to the embedded program. Curriculum and program requirements can change over time and may differ from when you initially applied. Opting in from the start keeps your requirements consistent.

Programs with Embedded Credentials

ProgramProgram NumberEmbedded CredentialProgram Number
Accounting101011Accounting Assistant311011
Administrative Professional101066Office Assistant311061
Administrative Professional101066Microsoft Office301066
Office Assistant311061Microsoft Office301066
Agricultural Equipment Technology100701Agriculture Equipment Service Technician310705
Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology106011Industrial Mechanic-HVAC314623
Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician324051Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician314051
Automotive Technology - Comprehensive106026Automotive Technician324042
Business Management101023Business Generalist301025
Biotechnology Laboratory Technician100072Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant300071
Construction and Remodeling314106Carpentry Techniques304102
Construction and Remodeling314106Construction Essentials304103
Carpentry Techniques304102Construction Essentials304103
Culinary Arts103161Culinary Production Specialist313162
Culinary Arts103161Culinary Fundamentals613161PATH
Culinary Production Specialist313162Culinary Fundamentals613161PATH
Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology104124Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician314126
Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technology 104123Diesel Medium and Heavy Truck Technician314128
Early Childhood Education103071Child Care Services313071
Early Childhood Education103071Early Childhood Education Preschool303077
Early Childhood Education103071Basic Early Childhood Educator303078
Child Care Services313071Early Childhood Education Preschool303077
Child Care Services313071Basic Early Childhood Educator303078
Early Childhood Education Preschool 303077Basic Early Childhood Educator303078
Electro-Mechanical Technology106201Basic Industrial Power304626
Electro-Mechanical Technology106201Electrical Maintenance304621
Electro-Mechanical Technology106201Industrial Mechanic-Advanced Manufacturing314629
Industrial Mechanic-Advanced Manufacturing314629Basic Industrial Power304626
Industrial Mechanic-Advanced Manufacturing314629Electrical Maintenance 304621
Electronics106051Electronic Service Technician316052
Electronics106051Electronics Soldering Assembler306053
Electronic Service Technician316052Electronics Soldering Assembler306053
Finance101142Finance Assistant311144
Fitness, Recreation, and Wellness Management101094Fitness and Wellness Specialist301094
Hospitality Management101092Hospitality Specialist311094
Hospitality Management101092Hospitality Assistant301091
Hospitality Specialist311094Hospitality Assistant301091
Human Services Associate105203Addiction Studies305201
IT-Network Systems Administration101505IT-Desktop Support Technician311541
IT-Desktop Support Technician311541IT-Service Center Technician611541PATH
Legal Studies/Paralegal101101Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate311101
Machine Tooling Technics324205Machine Tool Operation314201
Machine Tooling Technics324205CNC Setup Technician304204
Machine Tooling Technics324205Machine Tool Operation314201
Machine Tooling Technics324205CNC Setup Technician304204
Machine Tooling Technics324205Basic Machining304201
Machine Tool Operation314201Basic Machining304201
Machine Tool Operation314201CNC Setup Technician304204
CNC Setup Technician304204Basic Machining304204
Marketing101043Digital Marketing311045
Marketing101043Marketing-Social Media301043
Digital Marketing311045Marketing-Social Media301043
Medical Administrative Specialist101604Medical Billing311605
Medical Administrative Specialist101604Healthcare Receptionist301602
Medical Billing311605Healthcare Receptionist301602
Medical Laboratory Technician105131Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor305132
Paramedic Technician105311Paramedic315313
Small Business Entrepreneurship101451Entrepreneurship311452
Supply Chain Management101821Supply Chain Assistant311821
Welding314421Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)304425