General Studies Certificate

Certificate: 97-809-1
Campus: Online and most courses offered at Beaver Dam,

Fond du Lac and West Bend

Moraine Park’s General Studies Certificate is designed for individuals who wish to continue their education but aren’t sure what career path fits their needs. Students start with classes that lay the foundation to other degree offerings or they can apply their new academic skills in the workplace. While doing certificate coursework, students are encouraged to take advantage of free career exploration services and instruction to find a direction for their educational and career goals.

Graduates of the certificate may choose to transfer the credits directly into a Moraine Park program. Many of the credits may also transfer to a four-year college or university.

Who Should Consider General Studies?

• High school seniors unsure of what major they should pursue at a technical college or university
• Adults returning to school without a clear career path in mind

How Does General Studies Work?

General Studies is a one-semester technical certificate. (Students may choose to take longer to complete.) It has three required courses, including Student Success, Written Communications and Career Development. In addition, you can select three additional courses from a range of General Education offerings.

 


What Follows?

With the knowledge gained in your technical college courses, a technical college transcript, and a clearer idea of your career goals, you may decide to:

• Apply the credits to a Moraine Park associate degree or technical diploma program.
• Transfer to another technical college.
• Transfer the credits to a Wisconsin private four-year college.
• Enter the workforce better prepared to be successful.