Program Overview

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Individualized Technical Studies

Program Overview

The Individualized Technical Studies (ITS) program at Madison College is a flexible degree designed to help students reach their career goals. Students plan their own program with the help of a Madison College Academic Advisor and mentor from a business or industry that interests them. Together, they identify the skills required to achieve their goals.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Associate Degree
• Area of Study:
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 69 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
• Financial Aid Available: Yes
• Program Transfers: Available

Estimated Program Cost

• $12,256.32

Program Overview

Do you have career goals that cannot be met by any single program at Madison College? The Individualized Technical Studies (ITS) program at Madison College is a flexible degree designed to help you reach your goals.

Plan your own program with the help of a Madison College Academic Advisor and mentor from a business or industry that interests you. Together you will identify the skills required to achieve your goals.

Your classes will include:

• General education
• Math
• Science
• Electives
• Technical courses from up to two Madison College programs.

Your program plan will include a minimum of 40 credits aligned with your career goals; 20 of those credits will be focused on one career cluster.

60 to 70 credits are required to earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies.

As part of the admissions process, you will submit a portfolio for review by our ITS Student Advising Committee. We recommend that admission to the program be approved before completing the first 32 credits of your degree.

Curriculum and Experience

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the ** 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.

Program to be submitted and approved through the Individual Technical Studies program process with 60-70 credits to complete the degree.****Individualized Technical Studies Courses (40-49 credits) as approved by committee

Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 credit hours relevant to career goals. A minimum of 20 of these credits must be focused in one discipline.

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40 credits

General Education (15-30 credits)

The courses below represent typical courses at the associate degree level. Additional general education courses, including those as the college transfer level may also be chosen. Running a (what-if) scenario degree progress report will display other course choices.

First Communication Course Requirement

Possible choices with final choice approved by committee.

• Written Communication
  • 3 credits

Second Communication Course Requirement

Possible choices with final choice approved by committee.

• Oral/Interpersonal Communication
  • 3 credits
• Contemporary American Society
  • 3 credits
• Speech
  • 3 credits

Social Science Course Requirements

Possible choices with final choice approved by committee.

• Think Critically & Creatively
  • 3 credits
• Intro to Amer Government
  • 3 credits
• Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Applications
  • 3 credits
• Introduction to Diversity Studies
  • 3 credits
• Economics
  • 3 credits
• Introduction to Sociology
  • 3 credits
• Contemporary American Society
  • 3 credits

Behavioral Science (Psychology) Course Requirements

Possible choices with final choice approved by committee.

• Introduction to Psychology
  • 3 credits
• Psychology Of Human Relations
  • 3 credits
• Abnormal Psychology
  • 3 credits
• Developmental Psychology
  • 3 credits

Math/Science Course Requirements

Possible choices with final choice approved by committee.

• College Mathematics
  • 3 credits
• Math with Business Applications
  • 3 credits
• Mathematical Reasoning
  • 3 credits
• Math of Finance
  • 3 credits
• Principles of Animal Biology
  • 4 credits
• General Chemistry
  • 4 credits
• General Physics 1
  • 4 credits
• Gen Anatomy & Physiology
  • 4 credits
• Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
  • 4 credits
• Intro to Biochemistry
  • 4 credits
• Microbiology
  • 4 credits

Additional General Studies Courses

Possible choices with final choice approved by committee.

Choose from the courses listed under the above general education requirements.

Electives (0-6 credits)

Students may complete up to six credit hours of electives relevant to career goals. You may utilize your electives to take additional technical courses.

Admission

To Apply

Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities.

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. 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

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.

Transfer Opportunities

UW System Schools

• UW Oshkosh

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 higher

Wisconsin Private Schools

• Concordia University

Students with 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.

• Lakeland University

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.

• Milwaukee School of Engineering

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

• Bellevue University

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.

• Capella University

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

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.