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Program Overview
All Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Colleges recognize successful completion of an apprenticeship program with at least 400-hours of paid related instruction provided through a WTCS college or training facility AND possession of a Certificate of Apprenticeship (completion) issued by the Department of Workforce Development-Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards (DWD-BAS) as fulfilling the 39-credit minimum Technical Studies requirement of the 60 credit Technical Studies – Journey Worker Associate of Applied Science degree. Advanced standing for apprentice related instruction taken at other accredited institutions is currently determined on an individual basis using established Credit for Prior Learning procedures. Registered Apprenticeship-College Credit (RACC) recommendations are accepted.
Program Details
Students in the Technical Studies Journey Worker program can attend full or part time.
Technical Studies Journey Worker Program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
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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.
Coursework Required for DegreeOccupational Specific Courses (equivalent to 39 credits)The Occupational Specific Course area is met by a Wisconsin Apprenticeship Completion Certificate issued by the Department of Workforce Development-Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards registered program which included a minimum of 3 years in length and include a minimum of 400 hours of prescribed apprentice paid-related instruction in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The Certificate of Apprenticeship must be submitted to Enrollment Services in order for these credits to be applied towards the degree.General Education (21 credits)General Education courses must meet the WTCS Associate of Applied Science Degree requirement for a minimum of 21 credits of General Education distributed across the following categories. (Students may choose to take LAT in lieu of courses to satisfy the individual requirements as identified on their degree progress report.)Communications (first course)Communications (second course) - select one courseSocial Science - select one courseBehavioral Science - select one courseMath or Science - select one courseAdditional General Education Courses - select two (2) courses from the lists above (courses not already taken from the other requirement lists). -
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
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admissions 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 transcript (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.
3. Apprenticeship Completion
Applicants must have completed a state-approved apprenticeship program. Questions regarding apprenticeships should be directed to Lucas White at (608) 246-6415 or LAWhite1@madisoncollege.edu.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 Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Technical Studies Journey Worker career.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherWisconsin Private Schools
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.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.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
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.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
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 3 1 Number of Surveys Sent 3 1 Number of Surveys Returned 3 1 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 3 1 Percent Available for Employment 100.0% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 0.0% 0.0% Available for Employment
2021 2022 Graduates Employed 3 1 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.0% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 2 1 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 66.7% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 33.3% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.0% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.3 4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 3 1 Very Satisfied (4) 1 1 Percent Very Satisfied 33.3% 100.0% Satisfied (3) 2 0 Percent Satisfied 66.7% 0.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 3 1 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 3 1 Before Enrollment 1 1 Percent Before Enrollment 33.3% 100.0% While Attending the College 1 0 Percent While Attending the College 33.3% 0.0% After Training at the College 1 0 Percent After Training at the College 33.3% 0.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 3 1 In College District 1 1 Percent In College District 33.3% 100.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 33.3% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 33.3% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 2 1 Average Monthly Wage $7,611 $7,719 Average Hourly Wage $44.25 $44.88 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 45.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week
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