Associate in Applied Science in Risk Management and Insurance

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management

在应用科学副(AAS)的风险agement and Insurance program is designed to provide students with foundational skills in insurance and risk management. This program encourages development of critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills as well as techniques for planning and organizing personal and business insurance strategies. 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. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Risk Management and Insurance is also available and is fully embedded in this program.

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Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Risk Management and Insurance (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3172
Total Credits Required
62-70
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:

  1. Apply effective oral, written, and visual business communication skills.
  2. Analyze risk-based scenarios using basic financial principles.
  3. Apply current technology to specific business tasks.
  4. Demonstrate critical thinking through written and oral formats.
  5. Analyze legal, regulatory, ethical and social implications of insurance decisions and their impact on various individuals, groups, and companies.
  6. Assess the insurance needs of individuals and businesses.
  7. Evaluate underwriting and claims functions in terms of their impact on profitability.
  8. Create a risk management plan to meet the needs of individuals and businesses.
  9. Propose the appropriate insurance coverage to various risk-based scenarios.
  10. 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.

* 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.
  • 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.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INS100 Insurance Industry Profession Gateway course 3
INS200 Principles of Property and Liability Insurance Critical course 3
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
CIS105or
BPC110
Survey of Computer Information SystemsorComputer Usage and Applications CS 3
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INS205 Personal Insurance 3
INS210 Commercial Insurance 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 3
HU 人文、艺术& Design HU 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
MA Mathematics Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area MA 3–6
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3
SGor
SQ
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Restricted Electives

Students must choose a total of 24 credits from list of options below.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INS+++++ Any INS Insurance Studies course Must complete 6-9 credits in this subject
Any INS Insurance Studies course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area.
6–9
CIS113DEor
CIS114DEor
CIS117DM
Microsoft Word: Word ProcessingorExcel SpreadsheetorMicrosoft Access: Database Management Maximum of 3 credits for this option 0–3
ACC+++++ Any ACC Accounting course Maximum of 9 credits in this subject 0–9
COM+++++ Any COM Communication course Maximum of 3 credits in this subject 0–3
EPS+++++ Any EPS Entrepreneurial Studies course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
GBS+++++ Any additional GBS General Business course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject
RecommendGBS120orGBS233as one of the course options
0–6
IBS+++++ Any IBS International Business course Maximum of 3 credits in this subject 0–3
MGT+++++ Any MGT Management course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
MKT+++++ Any MKT Marketing course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
REA+++++ Any REA Real Estate course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
SBS+++++ Any SBS Small Business Management course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
TQM+++++ Any TQM Total Quality Management course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INS100 Insurance Industry Profession Gateway course 3
INS200 Principles of Property and Liability Insurance Critical course 3
FYE101or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Elective 3
INS205 Personal Insurance 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INS210 Commercial Insurance 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101or
ENG107
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
ENG102or
ENG108
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL FYC 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105or
BPC110
Survey of Computer Information SystemsorComputer Usage and Applications CS 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MA Mathematics Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area MA 3–6
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication SBorL 3
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
SGor
SQ
Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative SGorSQ 4
RE Restricted Elective 3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU 人文、艺术& Design HU 3
SB Social & Behavioral Sciences SB 3

Restricted Electives

Students must choose a total of 24 credits from list of options below.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
INS+++++ Any INS Insurance Studies course Must complete 6-9 credits in this subject
Any INS Insurance Studies course except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area.
6–9
CIS113DEor
CIS114DEor
CIS117DM
Microsoft Word: Word ProcessingorExcel SpreadsheetorMicrosoft Access: Database Management Maximum of 3 credits for this option 0–3
ACC+++++ Any ACC Accounting course Maximum of 9 credits in this subject 0–9
COM+++++ Any COM Communication course Maximum of 3 credits in this subject 0–3
EPS+++++ Any EPS Entrepreneurial Studies course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
GBS+++++ Any additional GBS General Business course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject
RecommendGBS120orGBS233as one of the course options
0–6
IBS+++++ Any IBS International Business course Maximum of 3 credits in this subject 0–3
MGT+++++ Any MGT Management course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
MKT+++++ Any MKT Marketing course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
REA+++++ Any REA Real Estate course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
SBS+++++ Any SBS Small Business Management course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6
TQM+++++ Any TQM Total Quality Management course Maximum of 6 credits in this subject 0–6

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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.

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.

View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=183424).

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