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Transfer and major guides are accessible on the following websites: aztransfer.com, maricopa.edu/transfer/
partners, as well as those of individual universities. For appropriate course selection, students should consult
with an academic advisor.
Total: 60-64*
**64 semester credits is the maximum accepted toward most degree programs at Arizona's public
universities. Some exceptions apply; consult with an academic advisor for additional transfer pathways.
Maricopa Communit y Colleges (MCCCD) 2019-2020
A ssociate in Science, (AS) Degree
Description
The Maricopa County Community College District Associate in Science degree requires a minimum of 60
semester credits for the program of study; minimum total credits for major-specific pathway versions of the
Associate in Science degree vary. Refer to the Program (Degree) Search at curriculum.maricopa.edu for credit
minimums for individual degree programs. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required to earn the degree.
The Associate in Science degree, including major-specific pathways within the degree, is governed by the MCCCD
General Academic Policies for Transfer Degrees.
The Associate in Arts degree includes the following components:
I. Program Prerequisites (if applicable)
II. Required Courses (for major-specific pathway versions only)
III. Restricted Electives (for major-specific pathway versions only)
IV. Arizona General Education Curriculum for Science (AGEC-S)
V. MCCCD Additional Requirements (Oral Communication and Critical Reading)
VI. General Electives (if needed to reach minimum credits for degree)
Purpose of the Degree
The Associate in Science degree is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and
universities. In general, the components of the degree meet requirements for majors with more stringent
mathematics and mathematics-based science requirements. Generally, the degree will transfer as a block
without loss of credit to Arizona's public universities and other institutions with district-wide articulation
agreements. In most cases, courses used to satisfy the MCCCD Associate in Science will apply to general
university graduation requirements of the majors that align with Associate in Science degree; however, students
need to be aware of any specific requirements of their intended major at the university to be sure they select
courses that will meet them. Information regarding the articulation of the Associate in Science with majors at the
Arizona public universities can be accessed via the following website: aztransfer.com
It is recommended that students select courses that meet more than one general education and/or awareness
area requirement. Doing so will maximize the number of math and science electives the student can take as part
of his/her Associate in Science degree.
Special Academic Policies that Govern the Associate in Science Degree
• The AGEC-S does not require a course with [CS] Computer/Statistics designation.
• Unlike the AGEC-A and AGEC-B, the same course is allowed to satisfy the ([L] and [HU]) or ([L] and [SB]) areas of the
AGEC-S's Core Area. The credits for such a "shared" course are only counted one time toward the required minimum
for the degree.
