MATC Departmental Exam and National Exam

Credit by National Exam

MATC will award academic credit for learning demonstrated by successfully passing a national examination program. Exam score(s) should be requested by the student and sent directly to the MATC Admissions Office for review and transcription.

If you’re a program student, it is your responsibility to contact your pathway advisor before taking any exam(s) listed below to ensure it pertains to your program plan.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) - Offered by the College Board are examples of Placement Exams. Students must obtain a specific score on exams to receive credit. A fee will be charged by the third party to take the test, but no fee is charged by MATC to earn credit.

CLEP Exams MATC accepts (Download/View PDF)
MATC does not accept College composition modular exams/scores
CLEP Testing is available at MATC for currently enrolled students (Download/View PDF)

Advanced Placement

AP (Advanced Placement) exams offered by the College Board are examples of Placement Exams. A student will have taken a College Board AP exam(s) during her/his high school career. Students must obtain a specific score on exams to receive credit. A fee will be charged by the third party to take the test, but no fee is charged by MATC to earn credit.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams MATC accepts (Download/View PDF)

International Baccalaureate

At high schools offering an International Baccalaureate program, students take a standard set of courses in rigorous two year program, which they complete during their junior and senior year. MATC recognizes IB achievement by awarding credit to students who score 5 or above on higher level IB exams, taken during their high school career.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams MATC accepts (Download/View PDF)

Credit by MATC Department Exams

MATC Challenge Exams are standardized exams created and administered by MATC to allow students the option of testing out of specific courses. The exams are administered by the MATC Testing Center or departmental faculty. Students who wish to take an MATC Departmental Exam must successfully complete the evaluation and steps below within the first 2 weeks of the course in order to receive a 100% refund.

MATC Performance Exams are practical examinations of physical, technical skills in a special environment. These exams are administered by departmental faculty.

Students are responsible for scheduling and taking an examination and providing CPLE with official test results. All examination scores must be reviewed and approved by the department faculty and/or test administrator to be awarded credit.

Earn retroactive credits for foreign language courses:
When you complete a foreign language class at the level you test into with a B or better grade, you could earn retroactive credit for any lower level courses. MATC will award retroactive degree credit for foreign language proficiency in Spanish and French. Take a free placement test through the MATC Testing Center, located at the Downtown campus in M428 or at 414-297-6233.

For more information on testing services, please visit: https://www.matc.edu/academics/academic-resources/testing-services.html

MATC Department Exam Policies

Students who wish to take an MATC Department Exam must contact the appropriate contact or test administrator to receive and complete a Credit for Prior Learning and Experience (CPLE) form.
Students submit the CPLE form to the MATC cashier where a payment, per course, is made and verified with a stamp. CPLE fees can be found here. This must be paid prior to taking the exam. If use of MATC equipment and supplies are necessary to administer challenge exams, additional fees may apply.
The stamped “paid” CPLE form is then turned in to the test administrator.
A score of 80% or more on the MATC Department Exam is required to receive credit for the course, or passing score is provided by the test administrator. The course and corresponding course credits will be placed on the student's transcript; no letter grade applied. Students are advised to remain in the course until they know the results of their exam.
Students should be aware that their financial aid will not pay for their challenge exam. Additionally, a challenge exam cannot be used to substitute for 3 credits of a dropped course.
An MATC Department Exam may not be taken more than once.

Evaluations are subject to change.

MATC courses offering Department Exams

CIVIL-105 Computer Applications

Course title, number & credit value: CIVIL-105 Computer Applications, 2 credits
Test expectancy/summary:
This is a demonstration test with four sections: using a Calculator, using Excel, using PowerPoint, and using Word.
Passing score (must be at least 80%) required:
80%
Test administrator contact information (name, number, email, room location):
Debra Smith, cell 414-248-1305, smitd128@matc.edu, T310.

COMART 107 - Digital Imaging: Adobe Photoshop

A performance exam will be administered by a member of the Graphic Design faculty, in an MATC lab environment using current versions of the Adobe Photoshop Software. The testee will be allowed 4 hours to complete the project, meeting 80% of the project criteria as determined by the CPLE PLA lead for the department. All PLA performance exam scheduling will happen during instructor's standard classroom hours.

Advanced Standing Form:
Brian Carlson, Associate Dean Media Arts
Room: M244 (Milwaukee Campus)

Test Administrator:
Chris Brzinski
Instructor / Program Coordinator
Graphic Design Department
School of Media & Creative Arts
Milwaukee Area Technical College
414-297-6342
matcgraphicdesign.com

CULMGT 105 – Culinary Math and Cost Control

Course Description
Emphasis is placed on methods used to solve mathematical problems that relate to food service operations. Topics covered included operations with decimals, percent’s, weights and measures, recipe conversion, menu pricing, food costs, inventories, break-even analysis and financial statements.

Programs
Culinary Arts and Culinary Management

Course Credits
3 The test given for CPLE would be administered by an instructor currently teaching CULMGT 105. The student is responsible for contacting the instructor and setting up the test date/time. The instructor will be responsible for obtaining an appropriate test site. Once taken, the instructor will grade the exam within 5 days and contact the student via e-mail regarding results.

If the test is passed with a score of 85% or higher, the instructor will contact the Dept. Coordinator and/or Associate Dean within 5 days so proper paperwork can be filled out and authorized and submitted.

If the test is not passed, the student will be required to take the entire course as outlined on their program plan. Fees/tuition will apply.

Contact
Paul J. Carrier MS CCC CFBE
Lead Faculty - Department Chairperson
MATC Culinary Arts
414-297-7862
carrierp@matc.edu

CVTECH-110 EKG Analysis

An EKG challenge exam would be administered by one of the Cardiovascular Technology department faculty in the Healthcare Pathway of the Downtown Milwaukee campus.

Students taking the written exam must complete at or above 77% for consideration. This would be considered a “one time” application process. Minimum qualifications must be demonstrated in the first attempt. The student will have 1 hour to complete the examination.

Test Administrators:
Wendy Kong (Downtown Milwaukee Campus)
Instructor
Cardiovascular Technology Echocardiography Department
Milwaukee Area Technical College
kongwc@matc.edu

Samantha Keihl (Downtown Milwaukee Campus)
Instructor
Cardiovascular Technology Invasive Department
Milwaukee Area Technical College
keihls@matc.edu

ELCTEC 110 – DC and AC Electronics 1

A performance exam would be administered by one of the Electronic Engineering Technology department faculty in the School of Technology and Applied Sciences of the Downtown Milwaukee or West Allis campus. A study guide would be provided one week in advance of the exam if the applicant chooses to request one.

Students taking written exam must complete at or above 85% for consideration. This would be considered a “one time” application process. Minimum qualifications must be demonstrated in the first attempt. The student will have 2 hours to complete the examination.

Test Administrators:

Dave Schmocker (West Allis Campus)
Instructor
Electronic Engineering Dept.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
schmocdj@matc.edu

ELCTEC 120 – Electronic Devices and Circuits

Test Administrators:

Dave Schmocker (West Allis Campus)
Instructor
Electronic Engineering Dept.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
schmocdj@matc.edu

ELCTEC 130 – Digital Electronics

Test Administrators:

Dave Schmocker (West Allis Campus)
Instructor
Electronic Engineering Dept.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
schmocdj@matc.edu

ELCTEC 140 – Microprocessors

Test Administrators:

Dave Schmocker (West Allis Campus)
Instructor
Electronic Engineering Dept.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
schmocdj@matc.edu

ELCTEC 170 – Computer Systems

Test Administrators:

Dave Schmocker (West Allis Campus)
Instructor
Electronic Engineering Dept.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
schmocdj@matc.edu

ELECTY-398 – Electrical Circuits and Controls for HVAC/R

ELECTY-398 – Electrical Circuits and Controls for HVAC/R (pdf)

HEALTH-101 Medical Terminology

HEALTH-101 Medical Terminology (pdf)

HORT 114 - Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants

HORT 114 - COS (pdf)

HORT 126 - Landscape Estimating and Bidding

HORT 126 - COS (pdf)

HORT 135 - Herbaceous Plants

HORT 135 - COS (pdf)

HSM-145 - Healthcare Law Ethics & Prof Standards

Provide the course title, number & credit value: HSM-145, Healthcare Law Ethics & Prof Standards, 3 credits
Identify the test expectancy/summary:
A substantive performance assessment (consisting of: multiple choice, short response, fill-in-the blank, essay, and/or diagram/table) will be administered by the HSM Lead Faculty/Program Chair. Student will discuss interest and qualifications; if eligible, learner will receive information and guidance to complete exam.
Passing score: 80%
Test administrator contact information:
Rebecca Garcia Sanchez, PhD, MBA
Program Chair/Lead Faculty, Healthcare Services Management (HSM) Program
email: garciara@matc.edu
phone: 414-297-7163
Healthcare Pathway-Mequon Campus
5555 W Highland Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Office: B201B

Location: Virtual/Online; Program is online only format.

HVAC2-113 - Electrical Fundamentals

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HVAC1-325: Oil Burner and Furnace Maintenance

HVAC1-325: Oil Burner and Furnace Maintenance (pdf)

HVAC1-326: Gas Furnace Servicing and Maintenance

HVAC1-326: Gas Furnace Servicing and Maintenance (pdf)

HVAC1-300: Basic Refrigeration and System Operations

HVAC1-300: Basic Refrigeration and System Operations (pdf)

HVAC1-301: Introduction to Refrigeration Servicing and Application

HVAC1-301: Introduction to Refrigeration Servicing and Application (pdf)

HVAC2-148: Heat Pumps

HVAC2-148: Heat Pumps (pdf)

HVAC1-332: Math for HVAC Service Technicians

HVAC1-332: Math for HVAC Service Technicians (pdf)

HVAC2-126: Air Conditioning Systems

HVAC2-126: Air Conditioning Systems (pdf)

HVAC2-125: Control Application and Circuits

HVAC2-125: Control Application and Circuits (pdf)

HVAC2-121: Heating 2

HVAC2-121: Heating 2 (pdf)

HVAC2-146: Digital Energy Management Systems

HVAC2-146: Digital Energy Management Systems (pdf)

HVAC2-144: Servicing and Troubleshooting Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

HVAC2-144: Servicing and Troubleshooting Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (pdf)

HVAC2-150 - Wiring Diagram Interpretation

HVAC2-150 - Wiring Diagram Interpretation (pdf)

HVAC2-115 - Refrigeration 1

HVAC2-115 - Refrigeration 1 (pdf)

HVAC2-116: Refrigeration 2

HVAC2-116: Refrigeration 2 (pdf)

HVAC2-120: Heating 1

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