Mountain View High School

As a Dual Enrollment student, you have the opportunity to take college classes at your own high school and graduate from high school with enough credits to be well on your way to earning a college degree. Some high school students earn certificates of completion and/or an associate's degree along with their high school diploma!

Benefits include:

  • Affordable tuition - a single credit is 75% less than the cost of in-state universities
  • No textbook fees
  • Tuition assistance for eligible students: Maricopa Grant
  • Course/credit transfers to state universities and many out-of-state schools

High Value Academic Courses for MCC Degrees and University Transfer

The table below displays best bet high school classes for earning college credit that satisfies general education requirements for college degrees. In addition to dual enrollment, students may also earn credit in concurrent enrollment classes, and/or with AP and/or IB exam scores. Visit the Maricopa Colleges National Standardized Exams webpage to learn more.

* Concurrent enrollment allows Under 18 students to enroll into college courses on the college campus or online including specialized programs such as Achieving a College Education (ACE) and Hoop of Learning.

There is a distinction between STEM Academic and STEM Occupational. STEM Academic prepares students for awards in disciplines such as life sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences, while STEM Occupational focuses on preparing students for awards in applied technology, computer and information technology, and health sciences.

High School Graduation RequirementSTEM Academic DegreesSTEM Occupational Degrees
Liberal Arts Degrees
Business Degrees
EnglishENG101 First Year Composition
ENG102 First Year Composition
ENG101 First Year Composition
ENG102 First Year Composition
ENG101 First Year Composition
ENG102 First Year Composition
MathMAT15x College Algebra
MAT18x Precalculus
MAT22x Calculus AB
MAT23x Calculus BC
MAT206 Statistics
MAT14x College Mathematics or higherMAT15x College Algebra
MAT212 Brief Calculus
ScienceBIO181 Biology for Majors
CHM151 Chemistry for Majors
PHY111 General Physics
Any lab science (Chemistry recommended)Any lab science
Social StudiesAny one course
HIS103 or 104 U.S. History
POS110 U.S. Government
ECN211 or ECN212 Economics
Any one course
HIS103 or HIS 104 U.S. History
POS110 U.S. Government
ECN211 or ECN212 Economics
PSY101 Psychology
Any one course
HIS103 or HIS 104 U.S. History
POS110 U.S. Government
ECN211 or ECN212 Economics
Mountain View HS AcademiesCreative Design & Engineering (Engineering)
Science & Medical Professions
Active Civic Engagement
Art, Music & Production
Creative Design & Engineering Occupational Careers (e.g. Interior Design, Product Design, Construction)
Marketing & Management

Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education is about doing, creating and innovating. Students in our programs take what they learn and apply it to something tangible, like building robots or extracting DNA. Every program is hands on, and every program gives students the foundational skills to move forward in a career pathway. Each CTE program leads to college and career pathways, giving students the opportunity to earn industry certificates and dual enrollment credits.

The dropdown menus below show the high school class code and title with the corresponding college course code. Review the high school dual enrollment schedule to see which courses are offered this academic year.

man working on car engineAutomotive Technologies

Learn about the Automotive Service program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Industry Credentials and College Credit

ASE and OSHA Certifications: Students complete MCC admissions and submit certificate verification to automatically earn 3-23 college credits. Visit the PLA website to learn more.

Industry Certifications Offered in MPS ClassesMCC Equivalent Course TitleCredits
ASE Student Certifications – G1/Maintenance and Light RepairASE101 Introduction to Automotive Service1
ASE Student Certifications – A1 – Engine RepairASE110AU Engine Fundamentals4
ASE Student Certifications – A2 – Automatic Transmission/TransaxleASE120AU Automatic Transmission and Transaxle4
ASE Student Certifications – A3 – Manual Drive Train & AxlesASE130AU Manual Drive Trains and Axles4
ASE Student Certifications – A4 – Suspension & SteeringASE141AU Steering, Suspension, and Pre-alignment
ASE241AU Advanced Steering, Suspension, and Alignment
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2
ASE Student Certifications – A5 – BrakesASE151AU Introduction to Brake Systems
ASE251AU Advanced Brake Systems
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2
ASE Student Certifications – A7 – Heating & Air ConditioningASE170AU Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems4
ASE Student Certifications – Automobile Service TechnologyASE101 Introduction to Automotive Service2

construction worker with blueprint looking at building scaffoldingCabinetmaking

Learn more about the Construction Trades program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Industry Credentials and College Credit

NCCER and OSHA Certifications: Students complete MCC admissions and submit certificate verification to automatically earn 1-10 college credits. Visit the PLA website to learn more.

Industry Certifications Offered in MPS ClassesMCC Equivalent Course TitleCredits
OSHA 10 - Construction IndustryCON103 Foundation of Construction Safety1

two men working on computer switchesComputer Maintenance

Learn more about the Network and Systems Administration program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Industry Credentials and College Credit

CompTIA A+ Industry Certification: Students complete MCC admissions and submit certificate verification to automatically earn credit for MCC-BPC170 and BPC270. Visit the PLA website to learn more.

Industry Certifications Offered in MPS ClassesMCC Equivalent Course TitleCredits
COMPTIA A+BPC170: A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support
BPC270: A+ Exam Prep: Operating Systems Configuration and Support
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3

person sitting at computer editing photosDigital Photography

Learn more about the Digital Arts program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
AR23 Advanced Digital PhotographyAVC100: Introduction to Digital Arts
AR23 Advanced Digital PhotographyAVC142: Introduction to Digital Photography

Person using ruler on blueprint

Drafting & Design Technologies

Learn more about the Computer Assisted Design and Drafting program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High SchoolMCC
IT31 Intro to Computer Aided DesignDFT105AA: Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD
IT32 Advanced Computer Aided DesignDFT254AA: Computer Aided Drafting II: AutoCAD

Teacher and child working with blocksEducation Professions

Learn more about the Education Studies program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities. Future early childhood (K-2) teachers are encouraged to attend EVIT and enroll into the Early Childhood Education program to maximize earned college credit and scholarship opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
FS53 Teacher Training ProgramEDU221: Introduction to Education
FS54 Student Teacher ExperienceEDU282AC: Service-Learning Experience in Education

person in computer lab editing photosGraphic Design

Learn more about the Digital Arts program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
GV40 Introduction to Graphic DesignAVC100: Introduction to Digital Arts
GV40 Introduction to Graphic DesignAVC169: 2D Media Design
GV41 Graphic DesignAVC183: Digital Graphic Arts I
GV42 Advanced Graphic DesignAVC283: Digital Graphic Arts II

two students in classMarketing

Learn more about the Marketing program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
BE52 Marketing IMKT271: Principles of Marketing
BE53 Marketing IIGBS151: Introduction to Business
BE53 Marketing IIMGT253: Owning and Operating a Small Business
BE54 Student StoreMKT112: Retail Customer Service

girl sitting beside tree with laptop computerSoftware Development

Learn more about the Programming and Mobile Applications program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
CB30 Exploring Computer Coding and App DevelopmentCIS156: Python Programming: Level I
CB37 Introduction to Apple iOS App DevelopmentCIS163AA: Java Programming: Level I

person doing exercise squats with barSports Medicine

Learn more about the Exercise Science program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
CT83 Sports Medicine & Rehab Services InternshipEXS101: Introduction to Exercise Science

two people in computer lab talkingVideo Production

Learn more about the Web Design and Development program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
GV20 Introduction to Video ProductionCIS120DK: Introduction to Digital Video Editing
GV20 Introduction to Video ProductionCIS120DL: Introduction to Adobe After Effects

person weldingWelding Technologies

Learn more about the Welding program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.

Industry Credentials, High School Classes, and College Credit

AWS, ASME, and API Certifications: Students complete MCC admissions and submit certificate verification to automatically earn 5-15 college credits. Visit the PLA website to learn more.

Industry Certifications Offered in MPS ClassesMCC Equivalent Course TitleCredits
American Welding Society (AWS) FCAW 3G
American Welding Society (AWS) FCAW 4G
WLD208AC FCAW Code Welding5
American Welding Society (AWS) GTAW 3G
American Welding Society (AWS) GTAW 4G
WLD208AB GMAW Code Welding5
American Welding Society (AWS) SMAW 3G
American Welding Society (AWS) SMAW 4G
WLD208AA SMAW Code Welding5

Dual Enrollment Course Pairing

High School ClassMCC Course
IT72 Welding II IntermediateWLD106AA: Introduction to SMAW
IT73 Welding and Materials ProcessesWLD106AB: SMAW 6010 Plate
IT74 Advanced WeldingWLD106AC: SMAW 7018 Plate