Contact the Dual Enrollment Team
P: 480-461-6200
E: [email protected]
AY26-27 West-MEC Dual Enrollment Schedule
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
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.
- Review the dual enrollment schedule to see which courses are offered for college credit this academic year.
- Inquire with your West-MEC instructor about opportunities to earn college credit with industry recognized credentials.
- Explore key academic course offerings with the counselor at your sending high school. Credit may also be earned for AP and/or IB exam scores. Visit the Maricopa Colleges National Standardized Exams webpage to learn more.
Welding Technologies
Learn more about the Welding program including certificates, degrees, and career opportunities.
West-MEC Classes and Industry Credentials
Students apply for admission, enroll in at least one course, and submit their credential for verification to receive eligible college credit. Visit the PLA website to learn more.
| Industry Certifications Offered in MPS Classes | MCC Equivalent Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Welding Society (AWS) FCAW 3G American Welding Society (AWS) FCAW 4G | WLD208AC FCAW Code Welding | 5 |
| American Welding Society (AWS) GTAW 3G American Welding Society (AWS) GTAW 4G | WLD208AB GMAW Code Welding | 5 |
| American Welding Society (AWS) SMAW 3G American Welding Society (AWS) SMAW 4G | WLD208AA SMAW Code Welding | 5 |
Dual Enrollment Course Pairing
| High School Class | MCC Course |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Welding | WLD106AA; Introduction to SMAW |
| Year 1 Welding | WLD106AB: SMAW 6010 Plate |
| Year 1 Welding | WLD106AC: SMAW 7018 Plate |
| Year 2 Welding | WLD206AB: Advanced GMAW and FCAW |
| Year 2 Welding | WLD206AD: Advanced GTAW Ferrous |
| Year 2 Welding | WLD150: Welding Blueprint Reading |
High Value Academic Courses for Maricopa College Degrees and University Transfer
The table below highlights recommended college courses for your academic pathway. Make a copy of this Education Plan to map your courses and begin making progress toward completing the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC).
The AGEC is a group of general education courses required for all Maricopa associate degrees. It transfers to Arizona's public universities—including ASU, NAU, and the University of Arizona—helping students stay on track for a bachelor's degree. Arizona residents who complete the AGEC with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher are guaranteed admission to one of the state's public universities.
| Career Pathways | English | Math | Science | Social Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STEM Preparing students for awards in disciplines such as life sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences, | ENG101 First Year Composition ENG102 First Year Composition | MAT15x College Algebra MAT18x Precalculus MAT22x Calculus AB MAT23x Calculus BC MAT206 Statistics | BIO181 Biology for Majors CHM151 Chemistry for Majors PHY111 General Physics | Any one course HIS103 or 104 U.S. History POS110 U.S. Government ECN211 or ECN212 Economics |
STEM Occupational Preparing students for awards in applied technology, computer and information technology, and health sciences. | ENG101 First Year Composition ENG102 First Year Composition | MAT14x College Mathematics or higher | Any lab science (Chemistry recommended) | Any one course HIS103 or HIS 104 U.S. History POS110 U.S. Government ECN211 or ECN212 Economics PSY101 Psychology |
| Business | ENG101 First Year Composition ENG102 First Year Composition | MAT15x College Algebra MAT212 Brief Calculus | Any lab science | Any one course HIS103 or HIS 104 U.S. History POS110 U.S. Government ECN211 or ECN212 Economics |
In addition to dual enrollment, students may 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.
Meet with a college advisor to discuss specific requirements for certificates and degrees.