Programs & Degrees
This page contains information and links to the various academic programs that make up the Connection. You will find degree information and requirements for programs ranging from elementary education to hotel and restaurant management, and many programs in between. Faculty and advisors at both institutions are able to guide you through these undergraduate opportunities.
In addition to the programs below, visit NAU Extended Campus for on-line program offerings in Dental Hygiene Completion, Nursing (RN to BSN), Computer Technology, and more. Rio Salado students are encouraged to click on the above web site, or visit another Maricopa Community College's listing below to learn more about in-person offerings nearest them.
NOTE: The following program information may change at any time. Be sure to contact representatives from the Connection partnership to learn more.
| Advisor and Class Locations | Maricopa Community Colleges Advisor | NAU Program Advisors |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration/Management | ||
| Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) | ||
| Paradise Valley Community College |
Paradise Valley Community College Advisor (602) 787-7060 |
Cari Wilkins (602) 493-2732 |
| Communication & Social Sciences | ||
| Speech Communication B.S. (Bachelor of Science) | ||
| Glendale Community College |
Glendale Community College Advisor (623) 845-3063 |
Norma Peru Ray (623) 845-4784 |
| Education | ||
| Elementary Education B.S. (Bachelor of Science) | ||
| Paradise Valley Community College |
Paradise Valley Community College Advisor (602) 787-7060 |
Erin McGehean (602) 493-2739 |
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (480) 732-7317 |
Ellen Nymark (480) 732-7243 |
| Mesa Community College Downtown |
Mesa Community College Advisor (480) 461-7222 (advisement) (480) 461-7452 (transfer center) |
Lacy Holt (480) 461-7984 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale Community College Advisor (480) 423-6539 |
Yvette Smith (480) 423-6098 |
| Glendale Community College |
Glendale Community College Advisor (623) 845-3063 |
Norma Peru Ray (623) 845-4784 |
| South Mountain Community College |
South Mountain Community College Advisor (602) 243-8330 |
Margaret Kirkland (602) 776-4647 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College |
Estrella Mountain Community College Advisor (623) 935-8597 |
Sarah Padelford (623) 935-8558 |
| Health Sciences | ||
| Health Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Imaging An online degree program! B.S. (Bachelor of Science) |
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| GateWay Community College |
GateWay Community College Advisor (602) 286-8600 |
Meredith Kiljan (602) 286-8194 |
| Health Sciences - Respiratory Care An online degree program! B.S. (Bachelor of Science) |
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| GateWay Community College |
GateWay Community College Advisor (602) 286-8600 |
Meredith Kiljan (602) 286-8194 |
| Health Sciences - Surgical Technology An online degree program! B.S. (Bachelor of Science) |
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| GateWay Community College |
GateWay Community College Advisor (602) 286-8600 |
Meredith Kiljan (602) 286-8194 |
| Health Sciences - Physical Therapist Assisting An online degree program! B.S. (Bachelor of Science) |
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| GateWay Community College |
GateWay Community College Advisor (602) 286-8600 |
Meredith Kiljan (602) 286-8194 |
| Health Sciences - Dental Hygiene Completion Offered as on-site or online program! B.S. (Bachelor of Science) |
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| NAU North Valley Campus | TBD |
Diana Pierce Nelson (602) 776-4630 |
| Health Sciences - Medical Assisting An online degree program! B.S. (Bachelor of Science) |
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| Phoenix College |
Phoenix College Advisor Advisement, Transfer Center (602) 285-7110 |
Carey Hausbeck (602) 285-7148 |
| Hotel & Restaurant Management | ||
| Hotel & Restaurant Management B.S. (Bachelor of Science) | ||
| Scottsdale Community College |
Scottsdale Community College Advisor (480) 423-6539 |
Lori Van Haren (480) 423-6408 |
| Interior Design | ||
| Interior Design B.S. (Bachelor of Science) | ||
| Scottsdale Community College |
Scottsdale Community College Advisor (480) 423-6539 |
Yvette Smith (480) 423-6098 |
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Scottsdale Community College Advisor (480) 423-6539 |
Lori Van Haren (480) 423-6408 |
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| Administration of Justice | ||
| Administration of Justice B.I.S. (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies) | ||
| Mesa Community College Downtown |
Mesa Community College Advisor (480) 461-7222 (advisement) (480) 461-7452 (transfer center) |
Lacy Holt (480) 461-7984 |
| Administration of Justice B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) | ||
| Mesa Community College Downtown |
Mesa Community College Advisor (480) 461-7222 (advisement) (480) 461-7452 (transfer center) |
Lacy Holt (480) 461-7984 |
| Emergency Services | ||
| Emergency Services Administration (for Fire Science) B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) | ||
| NAU North Valley Campus |
TBD | Tanya Mure (602) 776-4636 |
| Mesa Community College Downtown |
Mesa Community College Advisor (480) 461-7222 (advisement) (480) 461-7452 (transfer center) |
Lacy Holt (480) 461-7984 |
| Technology Management | ||
| Technology Management B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) An online degree program! | ||
| Administration | ||
| Administration B.A.S. (Bachelor of Applied Science) An online degree program! | ||
| Public Management | ||
| Public Management B.S. or B.A. (Interdisciplinary Studies) - 90/30 transfer - Program FAQs (as .pdf) | ||
| Chandler-Gilbert Community College |
Chandler-Gilbert Community College Advisor (480) 732-7317 |
Ellen Nymark (480) 732-7243 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College | Estrella Mountain Community College Advisor (623) 935-8597 |
Sarah Padelford (623) 935-8558 |
| Paradise Valley Community College |
Paradise Valley Community College Advisor (602) 787-7060 |
Erin McGehean (602) 493-2739 |
| Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale Community College Advisor (480) 423-6539 |
Yvette Smith (480) 423-6098 |
| South Mountain Community College | South Mountain Community College Advisor (602) 243-8330 |
Margaret Kirkland (602) 776-4647 |
| NAU North Valley Campus |
TBD | Tanya Mure (602) 776-4636 |

