Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics

The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Physics degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in Physics or are preparing for application to professional graduate programs in various medical fields. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as a secondary education Physics teacher, physicist, or materials scientist. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, Physics professor, physicist, engineer, or researcher.

Details

Field of Interest

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Degree Type

Associate in Science (AS)

Academic Plan

Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8606

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

Communicate scientific ideas, both qualitatively and quantitatively, using an appropriate technical vocabulary.
Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds.
Provide order of magnitude estimates for physical quantities in appropriate units.
Describe, predict, and explain real-world phenomena, utilizing a variety of different representations, such as mathematical, graphical, and pictorial formalisms.
Collect and analyze experimental data, and then draw reasonable conclusions to both develop and support the laws of Physics.
Apply principles of Physics to solve problems both inside and outside the classroom.
Transfer information and problem-solving methods from familiar to unfamiliar contexts.

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.

Materials Scientists

$79,740 Show expanded career information for Materials Scientists

Natural Sciences Managers

$133,350 Show expanded career information for Natural Sciences Managers

Physicists

$175,510 Show expanded career information for Physicists

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

$93,960 Show expanded career information for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Quality Control Analysts

$65,020 Show expanded career information for Quality Control Analysts

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

$105,560 Show expanded career information for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Remote Sensing Technicians

$65,020 Show expanded career information for Remote Sensing Technicians

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

* 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 Science, Emphasis in Physics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Physics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Physics
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Physics

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 OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which is a prerequisite	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 ).		FYC or FYC	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		SB or SB or L or SB	3
				SB	3
				HU	3
or	or				1–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		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 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.		MA or MA	4–5
		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.		L	0–3
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
or	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	4–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		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 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 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	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.		SQ or SQ	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or . or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or .		MA or MA	4–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or or , or equivalent.			3
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.		SQ or SQ	4
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or or , or equivalent.	May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors.		0–3
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or or , or equivalent.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		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
Elective	Elective Course				3
Elective	Elective Course				3
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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).assessment		0–5
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5

Term 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 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
				HU	3
				SB	3
			Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and requirements simultaneously.	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.			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.	(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors.	MA or MA	3–4
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 .		SG or SG	4
( and ) or	( and ) 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.		SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ	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.	May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors.	MA or MA	0–4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.	May be completed after transferring to ASU		0–4
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.	(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors.	MA or MA	3–4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.			4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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
Elective	Elective Course				3
Elective	Elective Course				3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.			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
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.			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
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.			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

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 OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which is a prerequisite	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 ).		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	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.	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
		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.	L	0–3

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: 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	4–5
				SB	3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	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.		SQ or SQ	4–5
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or . or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in or .		MA or MA	4–5

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	Area	Credits
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	SB or SB or L or SB	3
			SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.		4
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.	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	4–5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.		4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.		4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.		4

Term 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 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
				HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or or , or equivalent.			3
( and ) or	( and ) 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.		SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ	4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or or , or equivalent.			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		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
Elective	Elective Course				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	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	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		May demonstrate proficiency as indicated assessment		0–5
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		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
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

Term 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 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
				HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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.	(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors.	MA or MA	3–4
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.		SQ or SQ	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.	(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors.	MA or MA	3–4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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
Elective	Elective Course				3
Elective	Elective Course				3
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		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
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		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
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5

Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
			Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and requirements simultaneously.	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
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 .		SG or SG	4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or or , or equivalent.	May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors.		0–3
( and ) or or ( and ) or	( and ) or or ( and ) 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.		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	4–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		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
Elective	Elective Course				3

Term 9Term 9Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9Term 9Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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.	May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors.	MA or MA	0–4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.	May be completed after transferring to ASU		0–4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or or permission of Instructor.			4
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		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

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

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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