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Program Overview
The Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations technical diploma gives students who are undecided about their academic goals and interests an opportunity to explore several specialized technical and engineering fields, leading to a variety of degrees/diplomas:
Two-Year Applied Associate in Science (AAS) Programs
- Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electro-Mechanical Technology
- Electronics
- Mechanical Design Technology
One-Year Technical Diploma Programs
- Electronic Service Technician
- Quality Control Technology
- Industrial Mechanic – Advanced Manufacturing
- Industrial Mechanic – Facilities
- Industrial Mechanic – HVAC
Less than One-Year Technical Diploma Programs
Associate in Science (AS) Program
Apprenticeships
This program is recognized by the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards as a Certified Pre-Apprenticeship for the following Registered Apprenticeships:- Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
- HVAC (ABC) Apprenticeship
- Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship
- Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright Apprenticeship
- Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
- Mechatronics Technician Apprenticeship
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Get Started
For more information regarding the Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations Technical Diploma, please contact Program Director Craig Peterson at cwpeterson1@madisoncollege.edu or 608.616.3325 to begin exploring your future.
Program Details
Students in the Electromechanical & Engineering Foundations program can attend full or part time.
Electromechanical & Engineering Foundations classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison – Truax
- Madison – Commercial Avenue
- Fort Atkinson
- Portage
Careers
Graduates are ready for entry-level positions in maintenance and service work.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 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.
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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.
Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026
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
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience 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
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
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 Electro-Mechanical & Engineering Foundations career.
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Career Outcomes
As a student in the Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations Technical Diploma, you will:
- Compare and contrast the roles of technicians and engineers in the workforce.
- Develop industry recognized skills such as communication and teamwork.
- Acquire critical thinking and troubleshooting skills through the application of logic.
- Measure and analyze voltage, current, resistance for direct current as well as single- and three-phase alternating current (DC/AC) sources.
- Create and troubleshoot basic programs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Understand safety standards for industry as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and receive an OSHA 10 card, an Industry recognized credential.
- Interpret engineering drawings.
- Lay out, measure, and fabricate components and assemblies.
- Prepare for further study in an Apprenticeship, Technical Diploma, Applied Associate of Science, or prepare for transfer into an Engineering bachelor’s degree through University Transfer – Engineering Pre-major.
