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Start Your Bachelor's Degree at WCTC!

A Liberal Arts Transfer Degree provides the first two years of most bachelor’s degrees and is designed for a seamless transfer of credits to a four-year college or university.

  • Gain a broad perspective across a wide variety of topics and viewpoints
  • Strengthen your communication and problem-solving skills
  • Become prepared to take on the academic rigor of a bachelor’s degree program
  • Build skills for an increasingly global, multicultural and collaborative workplace and society

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Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts

61-credit Associate Degree

Build a solid foundation for bachelor's degrees in majors like Communications, Psychology, Education and more.

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Liberal Arts - Associate of Science

61-credit Associate Degree

Build a solid foundation for a bachelor's degree in areas like engineering, math, science and more.

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Pre-Major Pathways

Know your end goal? Our pre-major pathways allow you to finish your first two years of a bachelor's degree at WCTC, then seamlessly transfer your credits to one of our four-year partners. Pathways include Psychology, Communications, and Organizational Leadership and Development. Reach out to get started with a personalized advising session.

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Why Liberal Arts Transfer?

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Personal Attention from Qualified Instructors

Complete the first two years of your bachelor’s degree in smaller, more personal classes at WCTC and UWM at Waukesha, taught by faculty who hold a master's degree or higher. You'll be in classes with 24 students or less!

Customized to Your Educational Goals

You'll work directly with your advisor to design a customized set of courses from a variety of academic areas. With only three required courses, the remainder of your degree is up to you! Design a degree that helps you meet your unique educational goals.

Flexible Course Schedule Options

Build a course schedule that works for your busy life! Our Liberal Arts Transfer Degrees can be completed entirely at night, or you can take advantage of daytime, online and in-person courses offered in convenient 8-week terms.

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Guaranteed Admission to UW-Milwaukee

With an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from WCTC, you'll enjoy an easier transition to a bachelor's degree. Upon graduation, all 61 credits will transfer to UW-Milwaukee and other four-year institutions throughout Wisconsin and beyond, meaning you can start your bachelor's degree at junior-level standing. 

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Some majors may have additional transfer requirements.

Significant Cost Savings

Liberal Arts Transfer Degrees offer an affordable route to a bachelor’s degree. Most courses in these programs cost between $143 - $189 per credit. Plus, you'll save on parking, housing and other expenses by staying close to home.

Earn Credit for Prior Learning

Save even more time and money by earning credit for what you already know! You may be able to earn credit for courses you take during high school, as well as experience from work, volunteering, military service and more.

Take Your Degree to the Next Level

Ready to get started on your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at WCTC? Apply today!