Associate in Applied Science in Licensed Residential Appraiser

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The Licensed Residential Appraiser (AAS) program does not currently meet the educational requirements for Puerto Rico.

Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Licensed Residential Appraiser equips students for careers in real estate and appraisal. It will prepare students for the Appraisal Qualification Board (AQB)-approved Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser exam or its equivalent. Upon completion, they will fulfill the education and experience requirements established by the AQB for prelicensing education. Additionally, students will be qualified to take the Arizona State Real Estate Salesperson's Exam. The curriculum emphasizes key topics such as license laws, real and personal property, financing, purchasing, selling, renting, legal descriptions, property rights and interests, ownership, contracts, real estate terminology, economics, real estate investment, foreclosure, land use, and property evaluation.

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Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Licensed Residential Appraiser (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3104
Total Credits Required
60-70.5
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Explain the nature, importance, and purposes of residential real estate appraisal.
  2. Collect, analyze, and interpret data in preparation for completing a URAR form.
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse audience.
  4. Employ ethical practices and standards according to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
  5. Demonstrate a proficiency in all three approaches to value: Cost approach, income approach, and data approach.
  6. Write a form appraisal report using all the three approaches to value, site analysis, economic analysis, and reconciliation.
  7. Describe both social and economic determinant of value.
  8. Examine case studies related to the appraisal process.
  9. 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 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.
  • 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 during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG101 or
ENG107
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
REA270 Basic Appraisal Principles 2
REA271 Basic Appraisal Procedures 2
REA272 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 1
REA150 Supervisory Appraiser/Appraiser Trainee 1
FYE101 or
FYE103
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3
MAT140 or
MAT141 or
MAT142 or
MAT145 or
MAT146 or
MA
College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics or College Mathematics with Review or College Mathematics with Review or Mathematics Any higher approved general education course in the Mathematics area MA or MA or MA or MA or MA or None 3–6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment L 0–3
ENG102 or
ENG108
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
REA273 Residential Market Analysis Highest And Best Use 1
REA274 Residential Appraiser Site Valuation And Cost Approach 1
NS Natural Sciences 4
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology OR Permission of Program Director SB 0–3
REA275 Residential Sales Comparison and Income Approaches 2
REA276AA Residential Report Writing And Case Studies I 1
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication SB or SB or L or SB 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
PSY230 or
(PSY230 and
PSY231)
Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) CS or CS 3–4
REA179 Real Estate Principles I Complete either (REA179 and REA180) OR REA201 0–3
REA280AA Appraiser Practicum 6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
REA180 or
REA201
Real Estate Principles II or Real Estate Principles I and II REA180 should be taken if REA179 was completed in Term 3 3–6
REA290AH Real Estate Seminar: Contract Writing 0.5
ECN211 or
ECN212
Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles SB or SB 3
MKT271 Principles of Marketing 3
REA280AB Appraiser Practicum II 6

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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.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm3?id=187361).

Previous Catalog Years

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