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Course Sequence
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:
- Field of Interest
- Culture and Society
- Type
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8124
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Available Online
- Yes
- Notes
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.
Community Health Workers
$49,190 Show expanded career information for Community Health Workers
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
$23.64
Annual Median Wage
$49,190
Annual Job Openings
118
Number of People Employed
787
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 21.6 %
Green Marketers
$77,106 Show expanded career information for Green Marketers
Create and implement methods to market green products and services.
Typical Education Level
Hourly Median Wage
$37.07
Annual Median Wage
$77,106
Annual Job Openings
16
Number of People Employed
140
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.6 %
Health Educators
$73,950 Show expanded career information for Health Educators
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
$35.55
Annual Median Wage
$73,950
Annual Job Openings
111
Number of People Employed
819
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.9 %
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$71,962 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
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
$34.59
Annual Median Wage
$71,962
Annual Job Openings
1,675
Number of People Employed
13,832
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.2 %
Marketing Managers
$133,431 Show expanded career information for Marketing Managers
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
$64.14
Annual Median Wage
$133,431
Annual Job Openings
509
Number of People Employed
4,658
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.2 %
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
$102,434 Show expanded career information for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
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
Annual Job Openings
110
Number of People Employed
1,020
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.9 %
Public Relations Specialists
$64,304 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
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
$30.91
Annual Median Wage
$64,304
Annual Job Openings
435
Number of People Employed
4,128
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.1 %
Regulatory Affairs Managers
$92,221 Show expanded career information for Regulatory Affairs Managers
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
$44.33
Annual Median Wage
$92,221
Annual Job Openings
1,286
Number of People Employed
13,478
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.6 %
Social and Community Service Managers
$70,822 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
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
$34.04
Annual Median Wage
$70,822
Annual Job Openings
272
Number of People Employed
2,170
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.7 %
Urban and Regional Planners
$85,097 Show expanded career information for Urban and Regional Planners
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
$40.91
Annual Median Wage
$85,097
Annual Job Openings
64
Number of People Employed
656
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.7 %
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 Degree Progress Report 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.
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 Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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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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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| COM110 or COM230 |
Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication | SB or SB | 3 | ||
| 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+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 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 |
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| COM225 | Public Speaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 | |
| COM110 or COM230 |
Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication | SB or SB | 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.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
Term 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 | C, G, SB | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | COM/THP241 recommended | HU | 3 | |
| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
| CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| GBS221 or MAT206 or PSY230 or PSY230WL or SWU225 |
Business Statistics or Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics with Lab or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.View requisites | GBS221, MAT206, or SWU225 recommended | CS or CS or CS or CS or CS | 3–4 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| MAT206 or PSY230 or PSY230WL |
Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | CS or CS or CS | 3–4 | |
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| COM222 | Argumentation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM207 | Introduction to Communication Inquiry | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| PSY290AB or (PSY290AC and PSY290AC) |
Research Methods or (Research Methods and Research Methods Laboratory) | Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course. and Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lecture course.View requisites | L, SG or L, SG | 4 | |
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
| 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+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 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 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM110 or COM230 |
Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication | SB or SB | 3 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 |
Term 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 |
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| 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.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| COM222 | Argumentation | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM225 | Public Speaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 | |
| MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM110 or COM230 |
Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication | SB or SB | 3 | ||
| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM263 | Elements of Intercultural Communication | C, G, SB | 3 | ||
| CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
| GBS221 or MAT206 or PSY230 or PSY230WL or SWU225 |
Business Statistics or Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics with Lab or Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course.View requisites | GBS221, MAT206, or SWU225 recommended | CS or CS or CS or CS or CS | 3–4 |
| MAT206 or PSY230 or PSY230WL |
Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | CS or CS or CS | 3–4 |
Term 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| PSY290AB or (PSY290AC and PSY290AC) |
Research Methods or (Research Methods and Research Methods Laboratory) | Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course. and Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lecture course.View requisites | L, SG or L, SG | 4 | |
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
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 in ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
| Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 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 | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | COM/THP241 recommended | HU | 3 | |
| Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| MKT101 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
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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 = First Year Composition
- 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 with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
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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 Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Communication