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Technical Studies – Journeyworker Program

Associate of Applied Science│63-64 Credits│Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend

Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $80,000

Journeyworkers can earn a degree customized to their interests with the Technical Studies – Journeyworker Associate of Applied Science degree at Moraine Park Technical College.

Journeyworkers from various trades—such as electricians and carpenters—who are looking to continue their education should look no further – Moraine Park has the program to fit your needs. The Technical Studies – Journeyworker program is tailored to journeyworkers’ career interests.

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The Certificate of Apprenticeship/Wisconsin Journey Worker Level Certificate will grant program students 39 credits for prior learning. This is based upon completion of a Wisconsin Journey certificate that includes 400 or more hours of instruction.

What You’ll Learn

Students in the Technical Studies – Journeyworker program will be able to build on their apprenticeship training by taking selected coursework during the duration of their apprenticeship. This program can help students prepare for a career change or act as a stepping stone into starting their own businesses. Journeyworkers will also expand their job opportunities by preparing for management positions.

Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.

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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at  admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.

Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.

Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.

While attending Moraine Park during the 2023-24 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,375 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $4,052 (if living with parents, $9,614 if living on your own), books and supplies of $2,061, personal expenses of $2,245, and transportation of $2,007 for a total of $15,161. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.

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Credits:

Your estimated cost for your selected credit load is: $

Cost breakdown:

Tuition: $
Supplemental Fee: $
Material Fee: $

Books and required tools, supplies, or attire are additional.

This associate of applied science degree is for those who have completed Apprenticeship programs only.

Journeyworker Student Voices

"I enjoyed the interaction I had with great instructors and my academic advisor. Thank you for being such an excellent resource in our community." - Michael Schumacher

High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.

Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.

Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.

Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.

Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!