Associate in Science

Details

Degree Type

Associate in Science (AS)

Academic Plan

Associate in Science (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8600

Effective Term

Fall 2026

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

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

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
Students pursuing an Associate for transfer to a university or a MCCCD bachelor's degree should note the following changes to the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements, effective Catalog Years 2026-27 and beyond. Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to assess whether transitioning to the Reimagined AGEC requirements aligns with educational goals and to ensure completion of all graduation requirements. Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will include: Oral Communication [OCM] (3 Credits) Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] (3 Credits) Institutions in the Americas [IAM] (3 Credits) Effective Catalog Year 2026-27 and beyond, AGEC Requirements will no longer include: Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] (3 Credits) Computers/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3-5 Credits) Cultural, Global, and Historical Awareness Areas [C, G, H] (0-3 Credits) Subject Options -AGEC-S only (8 Credits) For a full outline of the Reimagined AGEC Requirements, please visit Maricopa’s AGEC Webpage.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC, WCM or WCM, FYC	3
QNR	Quantitative Reasoning		MAT220, MAT221 or Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite.	QNR	4–5
NSI	Natural Sciences		Natural Sciences* (Select a sequence from General Chemistry, University Physics, General Biology for Majors, or Geology from the Natural Sciences [NSI] Note below)	NSI	4
GE	General Elective				3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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, WCM or FYC, WCM	3
AHM	Arts and Humanities			AHM	3
IAM	Institutions of the Americas			IAM	3
SCB	Social and Behavioral Sciences			SCB	3
OCM	Oral Communication		Oral Communication - One course in Communication Studies or World Languages	OCM	3–4

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
AHM	Arts and Humanities		AHM	3
SCB	Social and Behavioral Sciences		SCB	3
NSI	Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences* (Select a sequence from General Chemistry, University Physics, General Biology for Majors, or Geology from the Natural Sciences [NSI] Note below)	NSI	4
GE	General Elective			3
GE	General Elective			3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Credits
GE	General Elective	3
GE	General Elective	3
GE	General Elective	3
GE	General Elective	3
GE	General Elective	3

*Natural Sciences [NSI] Options

Students must complete eight to ten (8-10) credits of General Chemistry, University Physics, General Biology for Majors, or Geology.

CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) OR
CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND
CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR
CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR
CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4)
AND
CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND
CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR
CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 8-9

OR
PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR
PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4)
AND
PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR
PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 8-10

OR
BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I (4) AND
BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II (4) 8

OR
GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND
GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Laboratory (1) OR
GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4)
AND
GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND
GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historial Laboratory (1) OR
GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 8

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