Beauty and Wellness

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness promotes progressive thinking, skills, and experiences to enhance personal growth and professional success. This interdisciplinary AAS is designed to provide students with business and financial acumen, effective and collaborative communication skills, critical thinking techniques, and leadership qualities to be empowered professionals. Students who complete this AAS have fundamental strategies to effectively and successfully implement innovative principles in the beauty industry to serve consumers. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness may transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree.

Details

Field of Interest

Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Plan

Beauty and Wellness (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

3209

Total credits required

61-70

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2023

Admission criteria

Entry into this program requires a current, active aesthetician, cosmetology, hairstyling, or instructor license. All licenses must be in good standing.

Credits for prior learning will be awarded for equivalent Beauty and Wellness (BAW) prefix courses based on licensure.

Notes

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

What You'll Learn

Identify strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, and core values for ongoing personal and professional growth.
Apply advanced effective communication skills (including written and spoken word, nonverbal language, and active listening) to develop relationships, manage conflicts, and work towards positive outcomes with diverse populations.
Synthesize information during the decision making process to guide action to produce intentional outcomes for self and consumers.
Apply effective marketing strategies utilizing various media channels.
Employ financial concepts for personal and business growth.
Appraise overall workplace wellness, and health and safety standards for effective and continual improvement to create a positive consumer experience.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

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 Arizona-based 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.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

$40,660 Show expanded career information for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Manicurists and Pedicurists

$35,340 Show expanded career information for Manicurists and Pedicurists

Retail Salespersons

$34,110 Show expanded career information for Retail Salespersons

Skincare Specialists

$39,130 Show expanded career information for Skincare Specialists

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

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.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.

Beauty and Wellness
Aesthetician License/Aesthetician Instructor License
Cosmetology License/Instructor Cosmetology License
Hairstylist License/Instructor Hairstylist License
Nail Technician/Nail Technician Instructor License
Massage Therapist/Massage Therapist Instructor License

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.

A list of program prerequisites for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW118)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Hairstylist or Hairstylist Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Hair Stylist State Licensure)		20
PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW119 and BAW212 and BAW214 and BAW218)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Cosmetology or Cosmetology Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Nail Essentials and Skin Essentials and Student Salon III and Cosmetology State Licensure)	No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW114. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW116. and Prerequisites: None.	30
PLA or (BAW102 and BAW110 and BAW115)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Aesthetician or Aesthetician Instructor License or (Aesthetics Essentials and Advanced Aesthetics and Aesthetics Mastery)	No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None.	12
PLA or (BAW100 and BAW105 and BAW111)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Nail Technician/Nail Technician Instructor License or (Nail Technology I and Nail Technology II and Nail Technology III)	No requisites or No requisites and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW100 or permission of Program Director. and No requisites	12
PLA or (BAW120 and BAW121 and BAW220 and BAW221)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Massage Therapist/Massage Therapist Instructor License or (Massage Therapy Basics and Massage Therapy Advanced and Massage Therapy Mastery I and Massage Therapy Mastery II)		14

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option				3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
Elective	General Electives	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.		0–9
Elective	General Elective	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.		0–17
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
Elective	General Electives	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.		0–17
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
Elective	General Electives	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.		0–15

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3

Part-time Sequence

To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.

A list of program prerequisites for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW118)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Hairstylist or Hairstylist Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Hair Stylist State Licensure)		20
PLA or (BAW104 and BAW106 and BAW114 and BAW116 and BAW119 and BAW212 and BAW214 and BAW218)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Cosmetology or Cosmetology Instructor License or (Hair Essentials I and Hair Essentials II and Student Salon I and Student Salon II and Nail Essentials and Skin Essentials and Student Salon III and Cosmetology State Licensure)	No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW114. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BAW116. and Prerequisites: None.	30
PLA or (BAW102 and BAW110 and BAW115)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Aesthetician or Aesthetician Instructor License or (Aesthetics Essentials and Advanced Aesthetics and Aesthetics Mastery)	No requisites or Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None. and Prerequisites: None.	12
PLA or (BAW100 and BAW105 and BAW111)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Nail Technician/Nail Technician Instructor License or (Nail Technology I and Nail Technology II and Nail Technology III)		12
PLA or (BAW120 and BAW121 and BAW220 and BAW221)	Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for Massage Therapist/Massage Therapist Instructor License or (Massage Therapy Basics and Massage Therapy Advanced and Massage Therapy Mastery I and Massage Therapy Mastery II)		14

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		Critical course OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Required Course	Required Course Option				3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences	Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences	Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences	Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences	Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences	Recommended: PSY101, PSY132, SOC101, SOC157, SWU250, or WED110	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative	BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option			3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative	BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option			3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative	BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option			3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative	BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option			3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative	BIO160 or (CHM107 and CHM107LL) or (CHM130 and CHM130LL) or (FON241 and FON241LL) recommended	SG or SQ	4
Required Course	Required Course Option			3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Elective	General Electives	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	0–9
Elective	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	0–17
Elective	General Electives	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	0–17
Elective	General Electives	Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	0–15

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Credits
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3
BAW298++	Special Projects	1–3
GBS/HEC132	Personal and Family Financial Security	3
MGT253	Owning and Operating a Small Business	3
MKT110	Marketing and Social Networking	3

Course Area Key

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics

SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

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.

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/freeForm13?id=178637).

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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness

Beauty and Wellness

Details

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

$40,660 Show expanded career information for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Manicurists and Pedicurists

$35,340 Show expanded career information for Manicurists and Pedicurists

Retail Salespersons

$34,110 Show expanded career information for Retail Salespersons

Skincare Specialists

$39,130 Show expanded career information for Skincare Specialists

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