Associate in Arts, Emphasis in American Indian Studies

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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 Student Center 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.

Full-time Sequence

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

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include:

  • Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits)
  • Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits)
  • Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits)

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:

  • Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits)
  • Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits)
  • Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits)
  • Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits)

For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AIS/SOC105 Introduction to American Indian Studies Critical course Gateway course C 3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix except MAT206. QNR 3–6
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AIS/SOC160 American Indian Law AIS/SOC160 satisfies a required course for AC in American Indian Studies C, H 3
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3
AHM Arts and Humanities Recommend AIS213/REL203 or ENH259 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. AHM 3
OCM Oral Communication OCM 3
Elective General Elective 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AIS101 or
AIS110 or
AIS112 or
AIS140 or
AIS170 or
AIS201 or
AIS213		 Survey of American Indian Issues or Navajo Government or American Indian Policy or American Indian History or American Indian History of the Southwest or Indigenous Nation Building or American Indian Religions C, SB or C, H or None or C, H, SB, SCB or C, H or None or C, AHM, HU, L 3
NSI Natural Sciences Recommend BIO100, CHM107 and CHM107LL, GPH211, OR GPH213 and GPH215. NSI 4
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences Recommend AIS/HIS140 or AIS/SOC141 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. SCB 3
Elective General Elective 0–3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AHM Arts and Humanities Recommend AIS213/REL203 or ENH259 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. AHM 3
NSI Natural Sciences NSI 4
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences Recommend AIS/HIS140 or AIS/SOC141 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. SCB 3
Elective General Elective 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)

Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include:

  • Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits)
  • Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits)
  • Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits)

Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:

  • Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits)
  • Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits)
  • Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits)
  • Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits)

For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

Note: Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device, some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this page on a device with a larger screen.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AIS/SOC105 Introduction to American Indian Studies Critical course Gateway course C 3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM 3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC 3
MAT14+ College Mathematics OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix except MAT206. QNR 3–6

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AIS/SOC160 American Indian Law AIS/SOC160 satisfies a required course for AC in American Indian Studies C, H 3
OCM Oral Communication OCM 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AIS101 or
AIS110 or
AIS112 or
AIS140 or
AIS170 or
AIS201 or
AIS213		 Survey of American Indian Issues or Navajo Government or American Indian Policy or American Indian History or American Indian History of the Southwest or Indigenous Nation Building or American Indian Religions C, SB or C, H or None or C, H, SB, SCB or C, H or None or C, AHM, HU, L 3
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences Recommend AIS/HIS140 or AIS/SOC141 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. SCB 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AHM Arts and Humanities Recommend AIS213/REL203 or ENH259 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. AHM 3
NSI Natural Sciences Recommend BIO100, CHM107 and CHM107LL, GPH211, OR GPH213 and GPH215. NSI 4

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AHM Arts and Humanities Recommend AIS213/REL203 or ENH259 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. AHM 3
NSI Natural Sciences Recommend BIO100, CHM107 and CHM107LL, GPH211, OR GPH213 and GPH215. NSI 4

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SCB Social and Behavioral Sciences Recommend AIS/HIS140 or AIS/SOC141 for students intending to earn the Academic Certificate in American Indian Studies. SCB 3
Elective General Elective 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
Elective General Elective 3
Elective General Elective 0–3

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.

  • AHM = Arts and Humanities
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • FYC = First-Year Composition
  • H = Historical Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • NSI = Natural Sciences
  • OCM = Oral Communication
  • QNR = Quantitative Reasoning
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • WCM = Written Communication