Program Options
Associate Degree
An associate degree is awarded upon completion of courses as published in the college catalog.
MTC offers the associate degrees listed below. Each degree prepares a graduate for one or more goals, for example, immediate employment, transfer to another college, or both. Advisors can answer your questions and help guide you to the degree that is right for you:
Associate of Applied Business (AAB) in Business Technologies
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Engineering Technologies, Health Technologies, Information Technologies, Criminal Justice and Social Work and Addictions
Associate of Technical Studies (ATS) degree in Law Enforcement and Medical Assisting
Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Science (AS)
Associate of Technical Studies (ATS) Degree
The Associate of Technical Study (ATS) degree allows students to combine courses from at least two disciplines to create a unique individually planned degree that meets a viable and more specialized employment objective than an established degree program.
Individuals interested in pursuing an ATS degree work closely with an academic advisor and must complete a separate application form, whereby the student proposes the specific employment objective for which the degree will prepare him/her. Such application must be formally approved before the student can proceed to schedule courses for an ATS degree. Individuals have two options: (1) combining portions of established programs to create a hybrid curriculum, or (2) handpicking nearly all courses (in accordance with degree requirements) to create a truly unique program that leads to a viable employment opportunity.
Certificate Programs
MTC’s certificate programs are designed to provide specific skills so individuals can enter the workforce for positions that require less preparation than a degree. Short-term certificates tend to target specific employer needs to quickly prepare a competent employee. Technical certificates are similarly targeted but tend to be completed in a minimum of two terms. Some certificates can be completed as quickly as one term.
Generally, courses in 1+1 certificate programs consist of the first year of an associate degree program, with the option to continue towards the completion of the full associate degree.
Industry and External Certifications
Through its on-site Pearson VUE Testing Center, MTC offers a wide array of certification options to current students and working professionals in addition to the certifications that can be earned through some associate degree and certificate programs. Certifications are typically earned by passing external exams that allow individuals to demonstrate and document specific skills and knowledge to employers. In some industries, certification credentials are used as criteria for initial hiring or in-house promotions. The Pearson VUE Center is located in Workforce Solutions (Bryson Hall 185).