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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Risk Management and Insurance program is designed to provide students with foundational skills in insurance and risk management. Courses offer a framework of knowledge including an introduction to the insurance industry, risk management, principles of property and liability insurance, health, life, personal, and commercial insurance. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Risk Management and Insurance is also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
- Type
- Certificate of Completion (CCL)
- Academic Plan
- Risk Management and Insurance (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 5842
- Total Credits Required
- 18
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
- Analyze risk-based scenarios using basic financial principles.
- Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
- Analyze legal, regulatory, ethical and social implications of insurance decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups, and companies.
- Assess the insurance needs of individuals and businesses.
- Evaluate underwriting and claims functions in terms of their impact on profitability.
- Create a risk management plan to meet the needs of individuals and businesses.
- Propose the appropriate insurance coverage to various risk-based scenarios.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate 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 certificate. 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.
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers
$64,372 Show expanded career information for Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers
Claims Adjusters and Examiners
$60,189 Show expanded career information for Claims Adjusters and Examiners
Health and Safety Engineers
$107,036 Show expanded career information for Health and Safety Engineers
Insurance Clerks
$39,180 Show expanded career information for Insurance Clerks
Insurance Sales Agents
$58,939 Show expanded career information for Insurance Sales Agents
Insurance Underwriters
$64,594 Show expanded career information for Insurance Underwriters
Loss Prevention Managers
$87,401 Show expanded career information for Loss Prevention Managers
Risk Management Specialists
$76,511 Show expanded career information for Risk Management Specialists
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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS100 | Insurance Industry Profession | Gateway course | 3 | |
| INS200 | Principles of Property and Liability Insurance | Critical course | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | ||
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS205 | Personal Insurance | Critical course | 3 | |
| INS210 | Commercial Insurance | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Students must choose six (6) industry/job related credits from the list of Restricted Electives below.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM+++++ | Any COM Communication course(s) | Recommended: COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 | 0–6 | |
| GBS+++++ | Any GBS General Business course(s) |
Recommended: GBS151 Introduction to Business 3 OR GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3 |
0–6 | |
| INS+++++ | Any INS Insurance Studies course(s) except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area | 0–6 | ||
| MGT+++++ | Any MGT Management course(s) | Recommended: MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3 | 0–6 | |
| MKT+++++ | Any MKT Marketing course(s) | Recommended: MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3 | 0–6 | |
| TQM+++++ | Any TQM Total Quality Management course(s) | Recommended: TQM101 Quality Customer Service 3 | 0–6 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS100 | Insurance Industry Profession | Gateway course | 3 | |
| INS200 | Principles of Property and Liability Insurance | Critical course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS205 | Personal Insurance | Critical course | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 3 | ||
| INS210 | Commercial Insurance | 3 |
Restricted Electives:
Students must choose six (6) industry/job related credits from the list of Restricted Electives below.
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM+++++ | Any COM Communication course(s) | Recommended: COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3 | 0–6 | |
| GBS+++++ | Any GBS General Business course(s) |
Recommended: GBS151 Introduction to Business 3 OR GBS205 Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business 3 |
0–6 | |
| INS+++++ | Any INS Insurance Studies course(s) except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area | 0–6 | ||
| MGT+++++ | Any MGT Management course(s) | Recommended: MGT175 Business Organization and Management 3 | 0–6 | |
| MKT+++++ | Any MKT Marketing course(s) | 0–6 | ||
| TQM+++++ | Any TQM Total Quality Management course(s) | Recommended: TQM101 Quality Customer Service 3 | 0–6 |
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Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Disclaimer
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.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=183402).
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