General Studies Certificate
Program Number: 97-809-1
School Year: 2010-2011
Certificate
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
Program Description
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.
Approximate Costs
- $106 per credit (resident)
- $159 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Career Opportunities
- Improve/upgrade employment opportunities.
Program Outcomes
- Students will be more prepared to further their education.
Admission Process
- Submit the college admission application.
- Submit the $30 one-time fee.
- Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
Courses
| Number | Title | Crds |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| 801-195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 890-125 | Student Success | 1 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 801-197 | Technical Reporting | 3 |
| 801-198 | Speech | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
Academic Planner
Transfer Opportunities
Check out the Credit Transfers page for more information.
Additional Information
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
- Adults returning to school who want to update their general studies skills
How Does General Studies Work?
General Studies is a two-semester technical certificate. (Students may choose to take longer to complete.) It has two required courses, including Student Success and Written Communications. Students will select additional courses from a range of General Education offerings.
The Final Steps
When you are in the last semester of coursework, complete the graduation candidacy form and submit it with the $30 fee to the Registration Office.
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 of applied science degree or technical diploma program.
- Transfer to another technical college.
- Transfer the credits to a Wisconsin private or public four-year college.
- Enter the workforce better prepared to be successful.