Maricopa Community Colleges

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD)

2003-2004 Associate in Science (AS) Degree Special Requirements (SR)

MCCCD Governing Board Date: March 25, 2003

 

The Maricopa County Community College District Associate in Science Special Requirements

(AS SR) is a degree requiring a total of 60-64 semester credits for the program of study. The degree has three major components: 1) General Education which includes the Arizona General Education Curriculum S (AGEC S) and MCCCD Additional Requirements, 2) Additional Mathematics and Science Requirements, 3) Major Specific Requirements.

 

The degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to Arizona’s public universities into majors that articulate with the Associate in Science Special Requirements pathway and for students who plan to complete lower division course work toward a baccalaureate program at other degree granting institutions.  The AS SR is designed for students who know their major and plan to pursue an associate degree or transfer to an Arizona university, as yet undecided, and satisfy requirements in majors with more stringent mathematics and mathematics-based science requirements.  Additional information on academic majors at the Arizona public universities can be accessed via the following web address:

 

http://www.abor.asu.edu/4_special_programs/atass/index.html

 

 Select Student Information

 Degrees and Pathways

 Scroll down to the bottom of the page

 Select the letter of the major you're interested in

 

The degree transfers as a block without loss of credit to Arizona’s public universities and other institutions with district-wide articulation agreements. All semester credits used to satisfy the MCCCD Associate in Science Special Requirements will apply to university graduation requirements of the university major for which the AS SR was designed, regardless of whether the credit was awarded for completion of course work or for prior learning.  For additional information on credit awarded for prior learning assessment, see the policy on Credit for Prior Learning in the general catalog.

 

The MCCCD Associate in Science, Special Requirements:

 

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requires 60-64 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above to be completed with a grade of C or better;

 

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uses the following policies to help students complete the required Core and Awareness Areas in AGEC S without exceeding the 35 semester credits;

 

 

1.

Courses can satisfy a Core Area and one or two Awareness Areas simultaneously.

 

 

2.

A course cannot be used to satisfy more than one Core Area requirement.

 

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uses the following policy to help students complete the program requirements at a minimum of 60 semester credits but not more than 64 semester credits;

 

 

Courses can satisfy multiple areas within the degree simultaneously (AGEC S Core Area, AGEC S Awareness Area, MCCCD Additional Requirements, Non-English Language Requirements, Additional Mathematics and Science Requirements, Common Lower Division Program Requirements).

 

 

 

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follows the general education policy below;

 

 

 

 

General Education Designations (example: [FYC], [SB], [HU], etc.)

 

 

 

 

Effective Fall 2000 the course evaluation and/or general education designation as listed in the Arizona CEG (Course Equivalency Guide) within the Arizona Course Applicability System (AZCAS) is valid for the term in which the student is awarded credit on the transcript. A course evaluation and/or general education designation may be subject to change.  Given that curriculum is dynamic at both MCCCD and the institutions to which MCCCD students transfer, students have the option to petition for general education evaluations and/or general education designations.

 

 

 

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requires courses that transfer as an equivalent course, departmental elective credit

(XXXXDEC), or general elective credit (Elective) at all Arizona public universities according to the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) within the Arizona Course Applicability System (AZCAS). The course evaluation and/or general education designation as listed in AZCAS is valid for the term in which the student is awarded credit on the transcript

 

 

 

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follows the graduation policies within the MCCCD general catalog.

 

 

 

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includes both courses and their modular equivalents; either the course or the modular equivalents will satisfy the Associate in Science Special Requirements.

 

 

 

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accepts one of the courses that is cross-referenced with other courses;

 

 

 

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provides for exemption from Arizona university admission requirements for students who complete the Associate in Science degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum 2.0 on a 4.0=A scale for Arizona residents and a minimum 2.5 on a 4.0=A scale for non-residents.

 

 

 

The 60-64 semester credits required for the Associate in Science Special Requirements follow.  See the list entitled MCCCD Courses That Can Be Used to Satisfy MCCCD AGEC A, AGEC B and/or AGEC S for specific course information via the following web address: 

 

http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/academic/curric/

 

 Select Program Information

 Scroll down to Program Sorting/Reporting

 Select the AGEC Course Matrix or

 Select Current Academic Year

 Select desired General Education Designation

 

The list identifies the courses in alpha-order by prefix as well as the different Core Areas and Awareness Areas where the course will apply.  When selecting Mathematical Studies and Natural Sciences options, select from the appropriate AGEC A, B, or S list.

 

 

I. 

MCCCD GENERAL EDUCATION

Credits

 

 

The MCCCD General Education includes two areas, MCCCD AGEC S and MCCCD Additional Requirements.

 

 

 

A.

MCCCD AGEC S

 

 

1.

Core Areas:

35

 

 

a.

First-Year Composition [FYC]

6

 

 

b.

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]

3

 

 

c.

Mathematical Studies [MA/CS]

6

 

To complete the Mathematical Studies requirement select one course to satisfy the Mathematics [MA] S and a second course from Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3 credits).

 

 

 

1)

Mathematics [MA] S (3 credits)
Select a course in a calculus sequence (MAT220/MAT221) or any mathematics course for which that course is a prerequisite.
AND

 

 

2)

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] (3 credits)

 

 

 

d.

Humanities and Fine Arts [HU]

6

 

Students are encouraged to choose course work from more than one discipline for a total of six semester credits.

 

 

 

e.

Social and Behavioral Sciences [SB]

6

 

Students are encouraged to choose course work from more than one discipline for a total of six semester credits.

 

 

 

f.

Natural Sciences [SQ/SG]

8

 

To complete the Natural Sciences requirements:

 

 

Select eight semester credits of either general chemistry
(CHM151 & CHM151LL, and CHM152 & CHM152LL),
OR
Eight semester credits of university physics
(PHY115 & PHY116, or PHY121 & PHY131),
OR
Eight semester credits of general biology (BIO181 & BIO182) appropriate to the major.

 

 

 

The lecture course(s) selected for Natural Sciences must include or be accompanied by the corresponding laboratory course.  The lecture and corresponding laboratory course(s) may carry separate credit.  Students should consult with an advisor for appropriate course selection.  Students should also access the AZ Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) within the AZ Course Applicability System (AZCAS) for information on transfer equivalencies.

 

 

 

2.

Awareness Areas:

 

 

Students must satisfy two Awareness Areas: Cultural Diversity in the United States [C] and either Global Awareness [G] or Historical Awareness [H]. However, it is not necessary for students to exceed thirty-five semester credits to complete the Awareness Areas because courses can satisfy a Core Area and one or two Awareness Areas simultaneously. Therefore no additional semester credits are required to satisfy the two Awareness Areas.

 

 

 

1.

Cultural Diversity in the United States [C]

 

 

AND

 

 

 

2.

Global Awareness [G]

 

 

OR

 

 

 

3.

Historical Awareness [H]

 

 

3.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

0-6

 

Students must satisfy Oral Communication and Critical Reading areas for a total of six (6) semester credits. However, it is not necessary for students to exceed the thirty-five semester credits required in order to complete the MCCCD Additional Requirements because courses can satisfy a Core Area and MCCCD Additional Requirements simultaneously. Therefore no additional semester credits are required to satisfy Oral Communication and Critical Reading.

 

 

 

a.

Oral Communication

 

 

A total of three (3) semester credits is required for Oral Communication.  However, if students select a communication course that satisfies both the Oral Communication area and an area within the Core, then the Oral Communication requirement has been satisfied and additional electives may be taken.

 

 

 

Select from the following options:
COM100 [SB] (3 credits) OR
COM100AA & COM100AB & COM100AC [SB](3 credits) OR
COM110 [SB] (3 credits) OR
COM110AA & COM110AB & COM110AC [SB] (3 credits) OR
COM225 [L] (3 credits) OR
COM230 [L] [SB] (3 credits)

 

 

 

b.

Critical Reading

 

 

A total of three (3) semester credits is required for the Critical Reading area. However, if students select a critical reading course that satisfies both the Critical Reading area and an area within the Core, or if the students demonstrate proficiency through assessment, then the Critical Reading requirement has been satisfied and additional electives may be taken.

 

 

 

CRE101 [L]

OR

equivalent as indicated by assessment

 

 

II.

Additional Mathematics and Science Requirements

11-13

 

 

A.

Additional Mathematics Requirements

3-5

 

Select a course in a calculus sequence (MAT230 or MAT231) or any mathematics course for which that course is a prerequisite.

 

 

 

B.

Additional Science Requirements

8

 

Select one option from the following. Option selected under Natural Sciences [SQ/SG] in MCCCD Core Areas will not apply in the Additional Science Requirement area.

 

 

NOTE: Students should consult with an advisor or department/division chair for appropriate course selection.

 

 

Select eight (8) semester credits of either general chemistry
(CHM151 & CHM151LL, and CHM152 & CHM152LL),
OR
Eight (8) semester credits in university physics
(PHY115 & PHY116, or PHY121 & PHY131),
OR
Eight (8)semester credits in general biology (BIO181 & BIO182) appropriate for the major.

 

 

III.

Major Specific Requirements

 

 

 

A.

Non-English Language Requirements

0-16

 

In some majors students must demonstrate 4th semester proficiency at the 202 course level to satisfy the Non-English Language Requirement or complete a maximum of 16 semester credits.   However, if students select non-English language courses that satisfy multiple areas of the degree, or if students demonstrate proficiency, then the non-English Language Requirement has been satisfied and additional electives may be taken.

 

 

 

B.

Common Lower Division Program Requirements

6

 

A minimum of six (6) semester credits is required for Common Lower Division Program Requirements.  Students should refer to the list of Common Courses for their chosen major and/or consult with an advisor to select courses from the list.  The list of Common Courses is accessible via the link or at the following web address:

http://www.abor.asu.edu/4_special_programs/atass/index.html

 

 Select Student Information

 Select Common Course Matrices

 

 

 

C.

General Electives

 

 

If needed, select courses to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits.

 

 

 

For students who have decided on a major that articulates with the AS SR, but are undecided on the university they will transfer to, courses satisfying the General Electives area should be selected from the list of Common Courses in order for the courses to apply in the major upon transfer.  See advisor for list of Common Courses.  Not all majors have Common Courses.  The list of Common Courses is accessible on the following web site: 

http://www.abor.asu.edu/4_special_programs/atass/index.html

 

 Select Student Information

 Select Common Course Matrices

 

 

 

Students must select courses for General Electives that are acceptable as equivalent courses, departmental elective credit (XXXXDEC), or general elective credit (Elective) at all Arizona public universities according to the Arizona Higher Education Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) within the Arizona Course Applicability System (AZCAS).

 

 

AS / SR Total Credits:

60-64

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