Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021
FIELD OF INTEREST: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS (STEM)
CREDIT HOUR PROGRAMS are both theoretical and application in nature. Degrees take
approximately two years to complete (based on full-time status); while certificates take less than
two years to complete.
Associate in Arts Degree (AA) is designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges
and universities. In general, the components of the degree meet requirements for majors in the
Liberal Arts or programs of study other than business or science.
Associate in Science Degree (AS) 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.
Note: it is strongly recommended that students meet with an academic advisor to determine the
correct coursework to take based on intended major and transfer institution of choice.
TRANSFER PATHWAY PROGRAMS
MCCCD Transfer Pathway Programs were created to allow Maricopa Community College students
a smooth transition into an in-state college such as ASU, NAU, or UA.
(Please click program title for detailed information from our Center for Curriculum and Transfer
Articulation.)
ASTRONOMY (AS)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (AS)
CHEMISTRY (AS)
EXERCISE SCIENCE: PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY (AA)
GEOGRAPHY (AA)
GEOGRAPHY - METEOROLOGY (AS)
GEOLOGY (AS)
PHYSICS (AS)
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (AA)
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