MATC AAS Early Childhood Education to UWM BS Community Engagement and Education
The Early Childhood Education AAS degree at MATC teaches students how to guide young children’s learning and development. Coursework covers educational concepts such as:
- Child development theory
- Child, family and community relationships
- Child growth and development
- Best practices in teaching and learning
- Professionalism
- Health, safety and nutrition practices
The Community Engagement and Education BS at UWM builds on that approach with educational policy courses focused on community organization. Students choose an appropriate submajor.
Both programs emphasize:
- Practical communication skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal relations
The transfer pathway below follows the Wisconsin Technical College System articulation agreement (revised agreement in review) between MATC’s AAS in Early Childhood Education & the BS in Community Engagement and Education at UWM. To have as many courses transfer as possible, follow the course substitutions marked with an asterisk.
The School of Education also offers a BS in Early Childhood Education. A separate articulation agreement governs transfer into that degree. See the transfer guide for more details.
For more information about education transfer pathways between MATC and UWM, fill out the below form:
MATC Courses and the UWM Equivalent
| MATC Course | Credits | UWM Course | UWM Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-201 English 1* | 3 | ENGLISH 101 | Elective/Prereq for ENGLISH 102 |
| ENG-202 English 2* | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | Oral & Written Communication – Part A |
| MATH-200 Intermediate Algebra* | 4 | MATH 105 | Quantitative Literacy – Part A |
| GEOSCI 233 – Environmental Science or other* | 3 | CES 210 | Natural Science GER |
| SOCSCI-172 Intro to Diversity Studies | 3 | SOCIOL 244 | Social Science / Cultural Diversity GER |
| PSYCH-188 Developmental Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 260 | Social Science GER |
| CHILDD-108 ECE: Early Language & Literacy CHILDD-110 ECE: Social Science, Art, & Music CHILDD-112 ECE: STEM CHILDD-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE CHILDD-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Development | 15 | ED POL 302 ED POL 340 ED POL 381 ED POL 383 ED POL 417 | Educational Policy Foundations |
| CHILDD-167 ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition CHILDD-174 ECE: Introductory Practicum CHILDD-175 ECE: Preschool Practicum CHILDD-177 ECE: Intermediate Practicum | 12 | CURRINS 301 CURRINS 302 ED POL 416 | Upper-division Major Electives |
| CHILDD-187 ECE: Children with Differing Abilities CHILDD-179 ECE: Child Development CHILDD-188 ECE: Guiding Child Behavior CHILDD-195 ECE: Family & Community Relations CHILDD-199 ECE: Advanced Practicum | 15 | CURRINS 312 ED POL X ED POL 202 ED POL 279 ED PSY X EXCEDUC 200 | Lower-division Electives |
| Total MATC Credits | 61 |
UWM Courses to Fulfill Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
| UWM Course | Credits | UWM Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 201, 205, 206, 207, or 214 | 3 | Oral & Written Communication – Part B / Advanced Expository Writing |
| Various course options | 3 | Quantitative Literacy – Part B |
| Language other than English | 0-8 | May be met by two years of high school or two semesters of college |
| Various course options | 3 | Art GER |
| Various course options | 6 | Humanities GER |
| Various course options | 3-4 | Natural Science GER – one course with lab |
| ED POL 111 Intro to Community Change / Engage | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 112 Intro to Community Education | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 113 or 203 Milwaukee Community | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 114 Community Problems | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 375 Cultural Foundations of Education | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 506 Research Techniques | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 534 Students Placed at Risk | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 601 Found Community-Based Orgs | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| Additional Coursework to reach 120 | 17 | Electives |
| Total UWM Credits | 59 | |
| Total MATC & UWM Credits | 120 |