Field of Interest
The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Secondary Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor's degree in secondary education leading to teacher certification for grades 6-12 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Foundational education courses and discipline specific courses are designed to provide future teachers with the knowledge and skills related to educational philosophies, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and instruction in order to effectively perform the duties associated with the position of a classroom teacher. Students will participate in classroom field experiences to connect theory with practice.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Education
- Type
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Secondary Education (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8609
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2025
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
State certification requirements include demonstration of proficiency in the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. Proficiency can be demonstrated via the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) Constitutions of the United States and Arizona test or by taking appropriate coursework: GCU113, POS113, HIS103 and POS221, POS221 and POS222, or POS220.
Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for participation in field experiences and for admission to a university teacher education program. Applicants must present an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card to be copied by the advisor or designee. Please contact your advisor for information about obtaining the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
This emphasis is intended to align with the degree requirements for the following transfer partners:
NAU, Secondary Education - Chemistry, BS in Education
NAU, Secondary Education - Physics, BS in Education
Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information: NAU .
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of secondary education content area.
- Synthesize knowledge of current and historical influences on education at the local, state, federal and/or global levels.
- Advocate for the role of education in a democratic society through participation in community activities, demonstrating respect for differing cultures and values.
- Describe accepted professional and ethical standards of conduct that guide interactions with peers, students, teachers, administrators, and community members.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
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 Maricopa County-based annual median 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.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$41.12
Annual Median Wage
$85,534
Number of People Employed
3,356
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 6.7 %
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$27.80
Annual Median Wage
$57,844
Number of People Employed
4,343
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 9.4 %
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.49
Annual Median Wage
$63,427
Number of People Employed
4,319
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 3.3 %
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.38
Annual Median Wage
$63,199
Annual Job Openings
1,105
Number of People Employed
15,112
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 4.7 %
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$16.86
Annual Median Wage
$35,073
Annual Job Openings
2,021
Number of People Employed
15,811
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 4.4 %
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data,
reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s
proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers
including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map.
These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
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.
Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available
course sequences.
The list of courses below has been updated
To view course sequences, select one of the
pathway map options above.
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.
|
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
(CHM150 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM150AA or
(CHM151 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 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 [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 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 |
ENG101 or
ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
Critical course
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
MAT220 or
MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. |
Critical course
Gateway course
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
FYE101 or
FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
|
|
|
1–3 |
| AST/GLG106 |
Life in the Universe |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory score on placement exam. |
|
SQ |
4 |
ENG101 or
ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
Critical course
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
MAT220 or
MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. |
Critical course
Gateway course
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
FYE101 or
FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
|
|
|
1–3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
(CHM152 and
CHM152LL) or
CHM152AA |
(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ |
4 |
ENG102 or
ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
GCU/POS113 or
(HIS103 and
POS221) or
POS220 |
United States and Arizona Social Studies or (United States History to 1865 and Arizona Constitution) or U.S. and Arizona Constitution |
|
Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220
|
H, SB or H, HU, SB or None |
3–4 |
HU and
L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design and Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area with the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] designation.
|
HU and L |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
ENG102 or
ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
MAT230 or
MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. |
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
| PHY121 |
University Physics I: Mechanics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required. |
|
SQ |
4 |
HU and
L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design and Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area with the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] designation.
|
HU and L |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| BIO181++ |
General Biology (Majors) I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. |
|
SQ |
4 |
| CHM235 |
General Organic Chemistry I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
|
3 |
| CHM235LL |
General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. |
|
|
1 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
COM100, or COM110, or COM230 satifies SB; COM225 satifies L
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
MAT230 or
MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. |
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
| PHY121 |
University Physics I: Mechanics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required. |
|
SQ |
4 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
COM100, or COM110, or COM230 satifies SB; COM225 satifies L
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
MAT240 or
MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III |
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. |
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
| PHY131 |
University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division. |
|
SQ |
4 |
To view course sequences, select one of the
pathway map options above.
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.
|
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.
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
ENG101 or
ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
Critical course
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
MAT220 or
MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. |
Critical course
Gateway course
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
FYE101 or
FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
|
|
|
1–3 |
ENG101 or
ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
Critical course
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
MAT220 or
MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement. |
Critical course
Gateway course
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
FYE101 or
FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
|
|
|
1–3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
(CHM150 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM150AA or
CHM151 or
(CHM151 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 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 [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
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SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ |
3–5 |
MAT230 or
MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. |
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
| AST/GLG106 |
Life in the Universe |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory score on placement exam. |
|
SQ |
4 |
MAT230 or
MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. |
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
(CHM152 and
CHM152LL) or
CHM152AA |
(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ |
4 |
HU and
L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design and Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area with the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] designation.
|
HU and L |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
MAT240 or
MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III |
Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. |
|
MA or MA |
4–5 |
| PHY121 |
University Physics I: Mechanics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or permission of Department or Division. One year of high school physics suggested but not required. |
|
SQ |
4 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Term 5
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
CHM235 and
CHM235LL |
General Organic Chemistry I and General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM235 or Corequisites: CHM235. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. |
|
|
4 |
GCU/POS113 or
(HIS103 and
POS221) or
POS220 |
United States and Arizona Social Studies or (United States History to 1865 and Arizona Constitution) or U.S. and Arizona Constitution |
|
Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220
|
H, SB or H, HU, SB or None |
3–4 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
May be met by HIS103
|
HU |
0–3 |
| PHY241 |
University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY131 or permission of Instructor. |
|
|
4 |
HU and
L |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design and Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area with the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] designation.
|
HU and L |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Term 6
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
CHM236 and
CHM236LL |
General Organic Chemistry II and General Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM236 or Corequisites: CHM236. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. |
|
|
4 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
COM100, or COM110, or COM230 satifies SB; COM225 satifies L
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
MAT276 or
MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. |
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MA or MA |
3–4 |
COM100 or
COM225 or
COM110 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites or No requisites |
COM100, or COM110, or COM230 satifies SB; COM225 satifies L
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SB or L or SB or SB |
3 |
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- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
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- H = Historical Awareness
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Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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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.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Science (AS) in Associate in Science, Emphasis in Secondary Education
