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Field of Interest
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness promotes progressive thinking, skills, and experiences to enhance personal growth and professional success. This interdisciplinary AAS is designed to provide students with business and financial acumen, effective and collaborative communication skills, critical thinking techniques, and leadership qualities to be empowered professionals. Students who complete this AAS have fundamental strategies to effectively and successfully implement innovative principles in the beauty industry to serve consumers. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness may transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
- Type
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Academic Plan
- Beauty and Wellness (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 3209
- Total Credits Required
- 61-72
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2022
- Available Online
- Yes
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, and core values for ongoing personal and professional growth.
- Apply advanced effective communication skills (including written and spoken word, nonverbal language, and active listening) to develop relationships, manage conflicts, and work towards positive outcomes with diverse populations.
- Synthesize information during the decision making process to guide action to produce intentional outcomes for self and consumers.
- Apply effective marketing strategies utilizing various media channels.
- Employ financial concepts for personal and business growth.
- Appraise overall workplace wellness, and health and safety standards for effective and continual improvement to create a positive consumer experience.
- 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.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
$31,817 Show expanded career information for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$15.29
Annual Median Wage
$31,817
Annual Job Openings
1,886
Number of People Employed
11,203
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.2%
Manicurists and Pedicurists
$25,889 Show expanded career information for Manicurists and Pedicurists
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$12.44
Annual Median Wage
$25,889
Annual Job Openings
613
Number of People Employed
3,343
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 30.2%
Retail Salespersons
$29,661 Show expanded career information for Retail Salespersons
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$14.26
Annual Median Wage
$29,661
Annual Job Openings
10,126
Number of People Employed
57,882
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.9%
Skincare Specialists
$37,006 Show expanded career information for Skincare Specialists
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$17.79
Annual Median Wage
$37,006
Annual Job Openings
311
Number of People Employed
1,706
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 23.0%
Admission Criteria
Entry into this program requires a current, active aesthetician, cosmetology, hairstyling, or instructor license. All licenses must be in good standing.
Credits for prior learning will be awarded for equivalent Beauty and Wellness (BAW) prefix courses based on licensure.
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 Pathway Planner 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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
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.
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Full-time Sequence
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Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW118) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Hairstylist or Hairstylist Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Hair Stylist State Licensure) | 20 | |||
| PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW119 and BAW212 and BAW214 and BAW218) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Cosmetology or Cosmetology Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Nail Essentials and Skin Essentials and Student Salon III and Cosmetology State Licensure) | No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW114. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW116. and Prerequisites: None. | 30 | ||
| PLA or (BAW102 and BAW110 and BAW115) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Aesthetician or Aesthetician Instructor License or (Aesthetics Essentials and Advanced Aesthetics and Aesthetics Mastery) | No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. | 12 | ||
| PLA or (BAW100 and BAW105 and BAW111) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Nail Technician/Nail Technician Instructor License or (Nail Technology I and Hair Essentials II and Nail Technology III) | 12 | |||
| PLA or (BAW120 and BAW121 and BAW220 and BAW221) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Massage Therapist/Massage Therapist Instructor License or (Massage Therapy Basics and Massage Therapy Advanced and Massage Therapy Mastery I and Massage Therapy Mastery II) | 14 |
Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| Elective | General Electives | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–9 | ||
| Elective | General Elective | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–17 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| Elective | General Electives | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–17 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| Elective | General Electives | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–15 |
Required Course Options
Students must select courses for a total of 9 credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
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Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites Program Prerequisites
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW118) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Hairstylist or Hairstylist Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Hair Stylist State Licensure) | 20 | |||
| PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW119 and BAW212 and BAW214 and BAW218) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Cosmetology or Cosmetology Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Nail Essentials and Skin Essentials and Student Salon III and Cosmetology State Licensure) | No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW114. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW116. and Prerequisites: None. | 30 | ||
| PLA or (BAW102 and BAW110 and BAW115) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Aesthetician or Aesthetician Instructor License or (Aesthetics Essentials and Advanced Aesthetics and Aesthetics Mastery) | No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. | 12 | ||
| PLA or (BAW100 and BAW105 and BAW111) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Nail Technician/Nail Technician Instructor License or (Nail Technology I and Nail Technology II and Nail Technology III) | 12 | |||
| PLA or (BAW120 and BAW121 and BAW220 and BAW221) |
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Massage Therapist/Massage Therapist Instructor License or (Massage Therapy Basics and Massage Therapy Advanced and Massage Therapy Mastery I and Massage Therapy Mastery II) | 14 |
Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| 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 test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). | Critical course | FYC | 3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| 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 | SB or L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 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 | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor). | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences |
Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110 |
SB | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended | SG or SQ | 4 | |
| Required Course | Required Course Option | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | General Electives | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–9 | ||
| Elective | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–17 | ||
| Elective | General Electives | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–17 | ||
| Elective | General Electives | Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | 0–15 |
Required Course Options
Students must select courses for a total of 9 credits
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 | |||
| BAW298++ | Special Projects | 1–3 | |||
| GBS/HEC132 | Personal and Family Financial Security | 3 | |||
| MGT253 | Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 | |||
| MKT110 | Marketing and Social Networking | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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, we encourage you to meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Applied Science in Beauty and Wellness (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=176794).
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 Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness