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.
| Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) |
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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:
Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:
For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage. |
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIS205 or (GPH111 and GPH112) or GPH113 |
Geographic Information Technologies or (Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water and Hazards Lecture and Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, Water and Hazards Laboratory) or Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards | CS or NSI in combo w/ GPH112; and NSI in combo w/ GPH111; or NSI, SQ | 3–4 | ||
| MAT220 or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. | MA, QNR or MA, QNR | 4–5 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| AHM | Arts and Humanities | AHM | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
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 | ||
| GCU102 | Human Geography: Spatial Relationships Between Humans and Culture with Their Environment | G, SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| GPH212 | Introduction to Meteorology I | NSI in combo w/ GPH214; | 3 | ||
| GPH214 | Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I | NSI in combo w/ GPH212; | 1 | ||
| MAT230 or MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | QNR, MA or MA, QNR | 4–5 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| OCM | Oral Communication | OCM | 3 | ||
| GPH213 | Climate and Weather | NSI in combo w/ GPH215; | 3 | ||
| GPH215 | Climate and Weather Laboratory | NSI in combo w/ GPH213; | 1 | ||
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics | NSI, SQ | 4 | ||
| AHM | Arts and Humanities | AHM | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT240 or MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA, QNR or MA, QNR | 4–5 | ||
| PHY131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | NSI, SQ | 4 | ||
| IAM | Institutions of the Americas | IAM | 3 | ||
| SCB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | SCB | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
| Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) |
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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:
Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include:
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
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| GIS205 or (GPH111 and GPH112) or GPH113 |
Geographic Information Technologies or (Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water and Hazards Lecture and Physical Geography: Climate, Landforms, Water and Hazards Laboratory) or Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards | CS or NSI in combo w/ GPH112; and NSI in combo w/ GPH111; or NSI, SQ | 3–4 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCU102 | Human Geography: Spatial Relationships Between Humans and Culture with Their Environment | Critical course Gateway course | G, SB, SCB | 3 | |
| MAT220 or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Critical course OR Higher mathematical level Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] approved General Education course with a MAT prefix for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. | MA, QNR or MA, QNR | 4–5 |
Term 3
| 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 | ||
| MAT230 or MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | QNR, MA or MA, QNR | 4–5 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| GPH212 | Introduction to Meteorology I | NSI in combo w/ GPH214; | 3 | ||
| GPH214 | Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I | NSI in combo w/ GPH212; | 1 | ||
| IAM | Institutions of the Americas | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies ([L] and [HU]) or ([L] and CRE101) requirements simultaneously. | IAM | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| GPH213 | Climate and Weather | Fulfills CLAS Science and Society Elective at ASU | NSI in combo w/ GPH215; | 3 | |
| GPH215 | Climate and Weather Laboratory | NSI in combo w/ GPH213; | 1 | ||
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics | NSI, SQ | 4 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT240 or MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA, QNR or MA, QNR | 4–5 | ||
| PHY131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | NSI, SQ | 4 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM | Oral Communication | OCM | 3 | ||
| AHM | Arts and Humanities | AHM | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHM | Arts and Humanities | AHM | 3 | ||
| SCB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | SCB | 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
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First-Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- IAM = Institutions of the Americas
- MA = Mathematics
- NSI = Natural Sciences
- OCM = Oral Communication
- QNR = Quantitative Reasoning
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
- WCM = Written Communication