Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Mathematics provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, computational mathematical science, or related fields. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a number of careers including actuary, statistical assistant, and business intelligence analyst. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment as a mathematician or statistician, which may include teaching at institutions of higher education, or as an analyst in a number of fields including finance, data science, cryptography, and scientific computing.

Details

Field of Interest

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Degree Type

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8125

Total credits required

60-64

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn

Demonstrate knowledge of proportional relationships, spatial reasoning, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
Demonstrate the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas and how they build on one another.
Use patterns and relationships to make generalizations and predictions.
Present information accurately in various ways (graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally).
Apply appropriate mathematical strategies and reasoning to solve problems.
Justify mathematical processes and results.
Use technology to assist in learning and investigating mathematical ideas.
Determine and apply appropriate technologies to solve problems efficiently.
Critically evaluate information for relevance, usefulness, and applicability.
Communicate mathematics both orally and in writing using appropriate terminology and notation.
Collaborate effectively and appropriately in a diverse, multicultural setting to solve problems.
Critique the reasoning of others.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Actuaries

$98,380 Show expanded career information for Actuaries

Financial Quantitative Analysts

$73,870 Show expanded career information for Financial Quantitative Analysts

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$69,960 Show expanded career information for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Mathematicians

$112,530 Show expanded career information for Mathematicians

Operations Research Analysts

$78,330 Show expanded career information for Operations Research Analysts

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Statistical Assistants

$48,350 Show expanded career information for Statistical Assistants

Statisticians

$97,450 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Mathematics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Statistics)
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Computational Mathematical Sciences
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or an appropriate District placement.	Critical course Gateway course	MA or MA	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
				HU	3
				SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
or	or				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent.	Critical course	MA or MA	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
or or	or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or , or an appropriate District placement for or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.		CS or CS or CS	3–4
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ( or or or or or )] or a grade of B or better in or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or . or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or .		MA or MA	4–5
				SQ	4
				HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
				SQ	4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
				SQ	4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: C or better in [( & ), or , or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ) or or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and ( or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: or . One year High School physics or and is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or and suggested but not required.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
				SQ	4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: C or better in [( & ), or , or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ) or or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and ( or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: or . One year High School physics or and is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or and suggested but not required.	Complete eight to ten (8-10) credits of General Biology (Majors), General Chemistry, or University Physics. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
				SQ	4
or or or or	or or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or ( or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or ( or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or ( or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or CS or CS or CS or None	3–4
				SQ	4
		Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor.		CS	4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
				SQ	4
or or or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or or or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: C or better in (, or , or , or , or 1 yr of high school biology) and (, or , or higher, or eligibility for ). or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ( or or or or one year of high school biology) and or higher or eligibility for . or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: C or better in [( & ), or , or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ) or or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and ( or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: or . One year High School physics or and is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or and suggested but not required.		SQ or SQ or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or			SQ or SG	4
				SB	3
				L	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or	or			SQ or SG	4
or	or			SG or SQ	4
or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: ( or ) and . Prerequisite or Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division and . Corequisites: or permission of Department or Division.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG or SQ or SQ	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor.			3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or	or			SQ or SG	4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or or ( and ) or or or	or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: ( or ) and . Prerequisite or Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division and . Corequisites: or permission of Department or Division.	Complete eight to ten (8-10) credits of General Biology (Majors), General Chemistry, or University Physics. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or	or			SQ or SG	4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or	or			SQ or SG	4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC/ and , or permission of Instructor.			3
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or	or			SQ or SG	4
or or or ( and ) or or or or ( and ) or	or or or ( and ) or or or or ( and ) or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: ( or ) and . Prerequisite or Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division and . Corequisites: or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or No requisites		SG or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG	4–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or an appropriate District placement.	Critical course Gateway course	MA or MA	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
or	or				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent.	Critical course	MA or MA	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or . or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or .		MA or MA	4–5
or or	or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or , or an appropriate District placement for or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.		CS or CS or CS	3–4

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
				HU	3
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
or or or or	or or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or ( or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or ( or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or ( or equivalent) and permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or CS or CS or CS or None	3–4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
		Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor.		CS	4
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department/Division Chair.		MA or MA	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
				HU	3
				HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
				L	3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ( or or or or or )] or a grade of B or better in or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor.			3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Instructor. or No requisites		CS or None	3–4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
				SQ	4
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
				SQ	4
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
				SQ	4
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: C or better in [( & ), or , or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ) or or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and ( or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: or . One year High School physics or and is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or and suggested but not required.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
				SQ	4
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: C or better in [( & ), or , or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ) or or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and ( or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: or . One year High School physics or and is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or and suggested but not required.		SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
				SQ	4
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC/ and , or permission of Instructor.			3
				SQ	4
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
				SQ	4
or or or or ( and ) or or or ( and ) or ( and ) or or or	or or or or ( and ) or or or ( and ) or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: C or better in (, or , or , or , or 1 yr of high school biology) and (, or , or higher, or eligibility for ). or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ( or or or or one year of high school biology) and or higher or eligibility for . or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or Prerequisites: C or better in [( & ), or , or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ), or , or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( and ) or or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and ( or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: or . or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: or . One year High School physics or and is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or and suggested but not required.		SQ or SQ or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ in combo w/ GLG103 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or			SQ or SG	4
				HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency.
or	or			SQ or SG	4
				HU	3
or	or			SG or SQ	4
				HU	3
or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	or ( and ) or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or higher, or satisfactory district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: ( or ) and . Prerequisite or Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division and . Corequisites: or permission of Department or Division.	Complete a two-semester sequence lecture/lab combination. The same prefix must be selected for both Natural Science requirements.	SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG or SQ or SQ	4–5
				HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or	or			SQ or SG	4
or or ( and ) or or or	or or ( and ) or or or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: ( or ) and . Prerequisite or Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division and . Corequisites: or permission of Department or Division.	Select a course with the same prefix as the SQ course selected.	SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ	4–5
				HU	3
or	or			SQ or SG	4
				HU	3
or	or			SQ or SG	4
				HU	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
or	or			SQ or SG	4
or or or ( and ) or or or or ( and ) or	or or or ( and ) or or or or ( and ) or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [( or ) and ], or , or , or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: ( or ) and . Prerequisite or Corequisites: or or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Department or Division and . Corequisites: or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites or No requisites		SG or SG or SG or SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ or SQ or SQ or H; SG in combo w/ GLG104 and SG in combo w/ GLG102 or H, SG	4–5
				HU	3

Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
				SB	3
				HU	3
				HU	3
				HU	3
				HU	3
				HU	3
				HU	3
				HU	3
				HU	3

Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3
				SB	3
				HU	3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or permission of Department or Division Chair.			3
				SB	3
				SB	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites	Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.	SB or SB or L or SB	0–3

Term 10Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or , or , or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

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