Field of Interest
The Associate of Arts (AA), Emphasis in Communication includes a dynamic blend of theory and practical experience that provides students with a solid introduction to the wide-ranging field of Communication. With an associate degree in Communication, students will gain proficiency in a variety of communication contexts including interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, public and professional speaking. This degree prepares students for their bachelor`s degree transfer pathway and equips them with the communication skill set valued so highly by employers. Coursework provides the foundational conceptual knowledge and tools to understand, analyze, and respond to communication challenges and opportunities in a variety of contexts.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
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Field of Interest
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Culture and Society
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Type
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Associate in Arts (AA)
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Academic Plan
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication (DEG)
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Academic Plan Code
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8124
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Total Credits Required
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60-64
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Catalog Year
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2023-2024
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Effective Term
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Fall 2023
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Available Online
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Yes
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Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Describe the communication discipline and its central questions.
- Apply communication theories and practices to develop, maintain and manage effective personal and professional relationships.
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making techniques in a variety of communication settings.
- Analyze messages in various communication settings and channels.
- Research and create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
- Demonstrate the ability to accomplish communicative goals (self-efficacy).
- Apply ethical communication principles and practices.
- Utilize communication to embrace differences in individual, group and public settings.
- Evaluate public discourse and discuss and/or advocate a course of civic action.
- Display competence in oral, written, and visual communication in various personal and professional contexts.
- Engage in scholarly research in the communication discipline.
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.
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$21.98
Annual Median Wage
$45,734
Number of People Employed
678
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.0%
Create and implement methods to market green products and services.
Hourly Median Wage
$37.07
Annual Median Wage
$77,106
Number of People Employed
140
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.6%
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$26.35
Annual Median Wage
$54,827
Number of People Employed
591
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.2%
Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.74
Annual Median Wage
$63,958
Annual Job Openings
1,841
Number of People Employed
13,022
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.1%
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$59.50
Annual Median Wage
$123,767
Number of People Employed
3,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.4%
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$49.24
Annual Median Wage
$102,434
Number of People Employed
1,020
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.9%
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.50
Annual Median Wage
$63,442
Number of People Employed
3,949
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.1%
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$42.01
Annual Median Wage
$87,401
Annual Job Openings
1,543
Number of People Employed
14,399
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.5%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.97
Annual Median Wage
$64,422
Number of People Employed
2,109
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.9%
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$40.13
Annual Median Wage
$83,483
Number of People Employed
608
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.7%
* 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 withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto 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.
- 程度和转移寻求学生可能要求ed 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 available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.
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.
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Communication
- Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Arts, Communication
- Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Communication
- Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Communication
- Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
- Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Communication
- University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
- Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas |
- 除了需求中确认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 withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.
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The language requirement may be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Term 1
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM100 |
Introduction to Human Communication |
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Critical courseGateway course |
SB |
3 |
COM110or COM230 |
Interpersonal CommunicationorSmall Group Communication |
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SB |
3 |
ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better inENG091orESL097orWAC101)或(B或更好ALT100) or (ALT100& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+) or (ESL202& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+).orPrerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better inENG091orESL097orWAC101)或(B或更好ALT100) or (ALT100& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+) or (ESL202& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+). |
Critical course |
FYC |
3 |
MAT14+ |
College Mathematics |
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OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area |
MA |
3–6 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
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FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
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1–3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM225 |
Public Speaking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
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L |
3 |
COM110or COM230 |
Interpersonal CommunicationorSmall Group Communication |
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|
SB |
3 |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better inENG101.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG107. |
|
FYC |
3 |
CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better inENG101orENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better inRDG095orRDG100orRDG111orRDG112orRDG113or permission of Instructor). |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
L |
0–3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
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Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
MKT101 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
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3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
MKT101 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM263 |
Elements of Intercultural Communication |
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C, G, SB |
3 |
HU |
人文、艺术& Design |
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COM/THP241recommended |
HU |
3 |
SQ |
Natural Sciences Quantitative |
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SQ |
4 |
CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
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CS |
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
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Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
GBS221or MAT206or PSY230or PSY230WL or SWU225 |
Business StatisticsorElements of StatisticsorIntroduction to StatisticsorIntroduction to Statistics with LaborStatistics for Social Research/Justice and Government |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inGBS220orMAT217orMAT218.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inMAT14+, orMAT15+, orMAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inMAT092or completion of higher level mathematics course. |
GBS221,MAT206, orSWU225recommended |
CS |
3–4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
MAT206or PSY230or PSY230WL |
Elements of StatisticsorIntroduction to StatisticsorIntroduction to Statistics with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inMAT14+, orMAT15+, orMAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
|
CS |
3–4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
COM222 |
Argumentation |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
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Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM207 |
Introduction to Communication Inquiry |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101orENG107or equivalent, andCOM100or equivalent, or permission of Instructor. |
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3 |
HU |
人文、艺术& Design |
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|
HU |
3 |
SGor SQ |
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative |
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|
SGorSQ |
4 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
|
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Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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|
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3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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|
|
3 |
SGor SQ |
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative |
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|
SGorSQ |
4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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|
|
3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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|
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
|
|
|
3 |
MKT101 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
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|
|
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
PSY290AB or (PSY290AC and PSY290AC) |
Research Methodsor(Research MethodsandResearch Methods Laboratory) |
Prerequisites:ENG101orENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites:PSY230or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites:ENG101orENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites:PSY230or permission of Instructor. Corequisites:PSY290AClab course.andPrerequisites:ENG101orENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites:PSY230or permission of Instructor. Corequisites:PSY290AClecture course. |
|
L, SG |
4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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|
3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas |
- 除了需求中确认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 withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.
|
The language requirement may be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).
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 duringTerm 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM110or COM230 |
Interpersonal CommunicationorSmall Group Communication |
|
|
SB |
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
|
|
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
|
|
|
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
MKT101 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
|
|
|
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
MKT101 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better inENG101.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG107. |
|
FYC |
3 |
CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better inENG101orENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better inRDG095orRDG100orRDG111orRDG112orRDG113or permission of Instructor). |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
L |
0–3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
|
|
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
|
|
|
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
|
|
|
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
COM222 |
Argumentation |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM225 |
Public Speaking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
MAT14+ |
College Mathematics |
|
OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area |
MA |
3–6 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Term 6
Term 6
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM263 |
Elements of Intercultural Communication |
|
|
C, G, SB |
3 |
CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
|
|
CS |
3 |
GBS221or MAT206or PSY230or PSY230WL or SWU225 |
Business StatisticsorElements of StatisticsorIntroduction to StatisticsorIntroduction to Statistics with LaborStatistics for Social Research/Justice and Government |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inGBS220orMAT217orMAT218.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inMAT14+, orMAT15+, orMAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inMAT092or completion of higher level mathematics course. |
GBS221,MAT206, orSWU225recommended |
CS |
3–4 |
MAT206or PSY230or PSY230WL |
Elements of StatisticsorIntroduction to StatisticsorIntroduction to Statistics with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inMAT14+, orMAT15+, orMAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101and eligibility forMAT14+or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
|
CS |
3–4 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
SGor SQ |
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative |
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|
SGorSQ |
4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
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Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
SGor SQ |
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative |
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SGorSQ |
4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
PSY290AB or (PSY290AC and PSY290AC) |
Research Methodsor(Research MethodsandResearch Methods Laboratory) |
Prerequisites:ENG101orENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites:PSY230or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites:ENG101orENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites:PSY230or permission of Instructor. Corequisites:PSY290AClab course.andPrerequisites:ENG101orENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites:PSY230or permission of Instructor. Corequisites:PSY290AClecture course. |
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L, SG |
4 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM207 |
Introduction to Communication Inquiry |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101orENG107or equivalent, andCOM100or equivalent, or permission of Instructor. |
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3 |
HU |
人文、艺术& Design |
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HU |
3 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
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Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
|
3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
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If proficient at this level, see program advisor to select an elective. |
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3–5 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
HU |
人文、艺术& Design |
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COM/THP241recommended |
HU |
3 |
Transfer Option |
Transfer Option |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
MKT101 |
Introduction to Public Relations |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Elective |
Elective |
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3 |
Pathway Map Option Details
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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.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- 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, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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