Program Overview

Program Overview

The Social Sciences Pre-Major University Transfer Program at Madison College is designed to provide students with a foundational education in the social sciences, preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree. The program focuses on developing critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills, as well as a deep understanding of human behavior, societal structures, and cultural dynamics.

Program Goals

The Social Sciences Pre-Major program aims to:

• Provide a foundational general education in the social sciences
• Develop critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
• Foster a deep understanding of human behavior, societal structures, and cultural dynamics
• Prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in a social science field

Curriculum and Experience

The program requires a minimum of 60 credits to complete, including:

• English and Speech (9 credits)
• Kinesiology/Health/Wellness (1 credit)
• Humanities/Fine Arts (12 credits)
• Mathematics and Natural Science (10 credits)
• Statistics (recommended)
• Social Science (12 credits)
• Electives (16 credits)
• Ethnic Studies (one course)
• World Languages (one course)

Admission

To apply to the program, students must:

• Submit an admission application
• Provide official transcripts from previous institutions
• Meet education completion requirements (high school completion, GED/HSED completion, or college transcript with a minimum GPA of 2.0)

Transfer Opportunities

Madison College has articulation agreements with several institutions, including:

• UW System Schools (UW Madison, UW Whitewater)
• Wisconsin Private Schools (Carroll University, Concordia University, Edgewood College, Lakeland University, Mount Mary University)
• Out-of-State Schools (Arizona State University, Bellevue University, Capella University, Colorado State University Global Campus, Franklin University)

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Social Sciences Pre-Major program will be able to:

• Think critically and analytically
• Investigate physical and social environments using scientific tools and methods
• Conduct academic research and develop a research plan
• Develop self-awareness and self-management skills
• Use quantitative reasoning and mathematical methods to solve problems
• Collaborate effectively with others
• Communicate effectively in various ways

Career opportunities for graduates include:

• Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• Economics and Finance
• Education
• Human Resources
• Law
• Marketing
• Psychology
• Public Policy
• Social Work
• Urban Planning

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