• Overview

  • Is This Program for You?

    Program Basics

    • Associate degree, requiring two years or more to complete.
    • High school articulation courses accepted.
    • Financial aid available to those who qualify.
    • Classes start in August and January.
  • Curriculum & Costs

  • The following courses and credits are needed to earn a degree in this program. Actual number of courses and credits may vary based on individual needs. General Studies courses will be planned with occupational advisor and program dean.

    General Studies Core
    Communications6 credits
    Social Science3 credits
    Behavioral Science3 credits
    Mathematics / Science3 credits
    Additional General Education (from any category above)6-15 credits
    Total21-30 credits

    Individualized Technical Studies Core 40

    Program Emphasis (minimum of 20 credits from one area)

    Total Program Credits 60-70

  • Admissions & Requirements

  • Admission Requirements


    Academic Preparedness Requirements

      Before you can be fully accepted into your program, you need to complete the requirements below. These are the same requirements you may see in your SWTC Student Portal.

    • Submit Official High School, College, Military Transcripts, and Test Scores (Not Required)
      Have documents sent directly to:
      • Email: admissions@swtc.edu
      • Mail: Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
    • Meet with Your Advisor for an Admissions Meeting
      Schedule an admission meeting with your program advisor to complete your student success plan, including a career assessment and academic map and support plan.

      To schedule your meeting, go to the Appointments page. Find your advisor in the list, then select Make an Appointment under their contact information.

      Appointments are available on campus or virtually.

      • If you want to check which of these requirements you still need to complete, log in to your SWTC Student Portal, go to My Profile → Document Center, and make sure All Programs is selected.