Associate in General Studies (AGS) Degree and General Education Requirements
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) 2024-2025
Description
The Maricopa County Community College District Associate in General Studies degree requires 60-64 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above. The degree includes the following components:
- First Year Composition
- Mathematics
- Computer Usage
- Oral Communication
- Critical reading
- Humanities, Arts and Design
- Social-Behavioral Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Literacy and Critical Inquiry
III. General Electives (enough additional courses numbered 100 or above, completed with a grade of “D” or better, to bring total credits to at least 60)
Purpose of the Degree
The Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree is recommended for students whose educational goals require flexibility. The degree allows students to apply any course numbered 100 or above, including some that are not transferable to the Arizona public universities and may not be transferable to other universities, toward the credits required for the degree. Therefore, for students who intend to transfer to another college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree, this degree may be less appropriate than other associate degrees offered by the Maricopa Community Colleges: Associate in Arts (AA); Associate in Arts, Elementary Education (AAEE); Associate in Arts, Fine Arts (AAFA); Associate in Business-General Requirements (ABUS-GR); Associate in Business-Special Requirements (ABUS-SR); Associate in Science (AS); and all emphases of these degrees.
Academic Policies that Govern the Associate in General Studies Degree:
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The graduation policies within the general catalog must be satisfied (Administrative Regulation 2.3.9). First Year Experience is required (FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success)
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A single course can simultaneously count toward a Core Area and a Distribution Area requirement. Courses that meet this criterion are bold print and underscored in the Core areas and Distribution areas (on the course list at the conclusion of this document). For example, CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking may be used to satisfy both the Literacy and Critical Inquiry requirement of the Distribution area and the Core curriculum’s Critical Reading area. While multiple requirements can be met with a single course, the credits are only counted one time toward the required minimum for the degree. A course cannot satisfy more than one Core area, even if it is approved for more than one Core area. A course cannot satisfy more than one Distribution area, even if it is approved for more than one Distribution area.
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Credits transferred from outside of MCCCD must be at a grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Transfer credit graded pass/fail or pass/no credit may be transferred if documentation collected by the community college indicates that this was the only grading option available to the student and that the Pass grade (“P”) is equivalent to a “C” or better.
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Courses with different credit systems (quarter hours, trimester, units) are converted to semester credit hours. The recovery of a deficiency in a requirement (Prerequisites, Required Courses, Restricted Electives, or General Education) category due to a quarter-hour or other credit system application will be determined by the college.
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Completion of the AGS with a minimum Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale) of at least 2.0 for Arizona residents and 2.50 for non-residents meets Arizona public university general admission requirements. However, meeting all AGS minimums does not ensure admission to specific university majors or programs with selective admission processes and/or limited enrollment. Furthermore, because the AGS is not designed to align with the requirements for bachelor’s degrees, not all credits may be transferable and students may have deficiencies in lower division (100- and 200-level) courses for a particular major.
Summary of Degree Requirements
Details on how to identify courses approved for each of the different categories is described following the outline.
I. Required Courses - Credits: 1-3
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
| or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
II. MCCCD General Education - Credits: 35-48
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Areas | ||
| First-Year Composition 1 | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Select three to six credits | 3-6 | |
| Computer Usage | ||
| Select one credit | 1 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Introduction to Human Communication Part I and Introduction to Human Communication Part II and Introduction to Human Communication Part III | ||
| Interpersonal Communication Part I and Interpersonal Communication Part II and Interpersonal Communication Part III | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Distribution Areas | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Students are encouraged to choose course work from more than one discipline | 9 | |
| Social-Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Students are encouraged to choose course work from more than one discipline. 2 | 6-9 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Two lecture courses and one corresponding laboratory course are to be selected. Credits for lecture and lab components may be combined or each may carry separate credit. For appropriate course selection students should consult with an academic advisor. | 7-8 | |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry | ||
| Select zero to three credits 3 | 0-3 | |
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First-Year Composition may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full
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If COM100 Introduction to Human Communication, COM110 Interpersonal Communication, or COM230 Small Group Communication is shared between the AGS’ Core and Distribution areas, the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirements for the degree may be met with just 6 additional credits in this area (see Academic Policies section on prior page). The credits for the shared COM course are only counted once, but they may be applied to meet both Oral Communication and Social-Behavioral Science requirements.
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The Literacy and Critical Inquiry requirement may be met by CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking(which also satisfies Critical Reading) or COM225 Public Speaking Public Speaking (which also satisfies Oral Communication) with a grade of “C” or better. The credits for shared courses are only counted once, but may be applied to meet both a Core (see course list above) and a Distribution Area requirement.
Alternatively, the Literacy and Critical Inquiry requirement may be met with a grade of “D” or better by selecting an additional 3 credits from the list of approved options.
III. General Electives - Credits: 13-26
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits.
Associate in General Studies Total Credits: 60-64
All courses listed meet AGS requirements as specified.
AGS General Education Core
(16 credits - grade of “C” or better1)
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First-Year Composition may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full
First-Year Composition (6 Credits)1
Courses below meet Arizona General Education Curriculum AGEC requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First-Year Composition 1 | ||
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
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First-Year Composition may be met with fewer than 6 credits if student has transfer credit from ASU, NAU or UAZ for a single course that meets FYC in full
Oral Communication (3 Credits)
Courses below simultaneously count towards a Core Area and a Distribution requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Introduction to Human Communication Part I and Introduction to Human Communication Part II and Introduction to Human Communication Part III | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication Part I and Interpersonal Communication Part II and Interpersonal Communication Part III | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
Critical Reading (0-3 Credits)
Courses below simultaneously count towards a Core Area and a Distribution requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
Mathematics (3-6 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematical Concepts and Applications | ||
| College Algebra Prep | ||
| College Algebra Prep | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Intermediate Algebra with Review | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Mathematical Analysis for Business | ||
| Mathematical Analysis for Business | ||
| Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations and Numeration Systems | ||
| Investigating Geometry, Probability and Statistics | ||
Courses below meet Arizona General Education Curriculum AGEC requirements. | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
| College Mathematics with Review | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions and Plane Trigonometry | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions and Plane Trigonometry | ||
| College Algebra/Functions | ||
| College Algebra/Functions and Plane Trigonometry | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review and Plane Trigonometry | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review | ||
| College Algebra/Functions with Review and Plane Trigonometry | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Brief Calculus | ||
| Brief Calculus | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Elementary Linear Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematical Structures | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | ||
| Modern Differential Equations | ||
| Modern Differential Equations | ||
Equivalent course/Satisfactory completion of a higher level Mathematics course. | ||
Computer Usage (1 Credit)
Computer-related course or demonstration of comparable computer skills. Additional courses may be approved by individual colleges. Students should contact their advisor for college-specific courses satisfying the requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core - Computer Usage | ||
| Select 1 credit from the following: | 1 | |
| Accounting | ||
| Computerized Accounting | ||
| Applied Biological Sciences | ||
| Bioinformatics and Scientific Computing | ||
| Administration of Justice Studies | ||
| Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice | ||
| Architecture | ||
| Architectural CAD III: Site Plans and Sections | ||
| Architectural CAD IV: Structural Systems | ||
| Architectural CAD V: Mechanical and Electrical Systems | ||
| Art and Visual Communication | ||
| Introduction to Digital Arts | ||
| 2D Media Design | ||
| 3D Computer Design | ||
| Computer Art | ||
| Electronic Publishing Design I | ||
| Digital Photographic Imaging I | ||
| Electronic Presentation Design | ||
Any 180++ course | ||
| Digital Graphic Arts I | ||
| Digital Graphic Arts II | ||
| Computer Illustration | ||
| Business-Personal Computers | ||
Any BPC Course(s), including: | ||
| Computer Usage and Applications 1 | ||
| Computer Information Systems | ||
Any CIS Course(s), including: 2 | ||
| Survey of Computer Information Systems 1 | ||
| C++: Level I 1 | ||
| C#: Level I 1 | ||
| Java Programming: Level I 1 | ||
| Computer Science | ||
Any CSC Course(s), including: 3 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science (C++) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science (C++) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Computer Science (Java) 1 | ||
| Digital Design Fundamentals 1 | ||
| Programming in C/C++ 1 | ||
| Programming In C/C++ 1 | ||
| Computer Literacy 1 | ||
| Computer Literacy 1 | ||
| Computer Literacy 1 | ||
| Applied Problem Solving With Visual Basic 1 | ||
| Applied Problem Solving With Visual Basic 1 | ||
| Applied Problem Solving With Visual Basic 1 | ||
| Principles Of Programming With C#.NET 1 | ||
| Principles Of Programming With C#.NET 1 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures 1 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures 1 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures 1 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures 1 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures 1 | ||
| Court Reporting | ||
| Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block I | ||
| Court Reporting: Machine Shorthand Theory Block II | ||
| Drafting Technology | ||
| Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD 1,4 | ||
| Computer Aided Drafting II: AutoCAD | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
ECH238 | ||
| Education | ||
| Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education | ||
| Early Education | ||
| Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education | ||
| Electrical Engineering | ||
| Digital Design Fundamentals 1 | ||
| Electronic | ||
| Digital Logic and Circuits | ||
| Computer Programming for Technology | ||
| Microprocessor Concepts | ||
| Microprocessor Applications | ||
| Advanced Microprocessors and Systems | ||
| Electronic Technology | ||
| Digital and Logic Circuits | ||
| Microprocessor Applications | ||
| English | ||
| Composition Skills | ||
| Food & Nutition | ||
| Introductory Nutrition | ||
| General Business | ||
| Business Statistics 1 | ||
| Geographic Information Science | ||
| Geographic Information Technologies 1 | ||
| Geographic Information Science I 1 | ||
| Hotel Restaurant Management | ||
HRM126 | ||
| Journalism | ||
| Development of Small Publications | ||
| Paralegal Studies | ||
| Litigation Technologies | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Elements of Statistics 1 | ||
| Music Theory/Composition | ||
| Computer Literacy for Musicians 1 | ||
| Music: Commercial/Business | ||
| Computer Literacy for the Music Business | ||
| Electronic Music I | ||
| Networking Technology | ||
| Visual Basic for Technology | ||
| Office Automation Systems | ||
| Computer Keyboarding I | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | ||
| Social Work | ||
| Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government 1 | ||
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Course meets Arizona General Education Curriculum AGEC requirements.AGEC designations are subject to change. See AGEC matrix at aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/agec for each course's value(s) in the semester it is taken.
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Except CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I, CIS162AC Visual C++: Level I, CIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management, CIS259 Visual Basic Programming II
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Except CSC200 Principles of Computer Science (Java), CSC200AA Principles of Computer Science (Java), CSC200AB Principles of Computer Science (Java), CSC210 Data Structures And Algorithms (Java), CSC210AA Data Structures and Algorithms (Java), CSC210AB Data Structures and Algorithms (Java)
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Must be taken with CSC100AA Introduction to Computer Science (C++) or CSC100AB Introduction to Computer Science (C++) to meet AGEC value
AGS General Education Distribution Areas
(28-29 credits- grade of “D” or better)
Humanities, Arts and Design (9 Credits)
Students are encouraged to choose courses from more than one discipline.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Area - Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
| Select nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Arabic Humanities | ||
| Arabic Culture and Islam 1 | ||
| American Indian Studies | ||
| American Indian Religions 1 | ||
| Administration of Justice Studies | ||
| Ethics and the Administration of Justice 1 | ||
| Art Humanities | ||
Any Art Humanities Course(s), including: | ||
| Introduction to Art 1 | ||
| Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages 1 | ||
| Art from Renaissance to Modernism 1 | ||
| History of American Art | ||
| History of Graphic Design | ||
| Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Art 1 | ||
| History of Photography 1 | ||
| Introduction to Chinese Art 1 | ||
| History of American Indian Art 1 | ||
| Art of Asia 1 | ||
| Art of Africa, Oceania, and Americas 1 | ||
| Art of Ancient Egypt 1 | ||
| Roman Art and Architecture 1 | ||
| Mexican Art History 1 | ||
| Pre-Columbian Art History | ||
| Art and Architecture of the Islamic World to 1800 | ||
| Visual Language and Interpretation | ||
| ART | ||
| Photography I 1 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Women Across Cultures 1 | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion 1 | ||
| Anthropology Goes to the Movies 1 | ||
| Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World 1 | ||
| Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World 1 | ||
| Death and Dying Across Cultures 1 | ||
| Chicana and Chicano Studies | ||
| Chicana and Chicano Studies 1 | ||
| Communication | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature 1 | ||
| Construction | ||
| Construction and Culture (formerly CNS101) 1 | ||
| Dance Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Dance in the United States 1 | ||
| Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts 1 | ||
| Dance in Popular Culture 1 | ||
| Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 1 | ||
| Education | ||
| Cultural Diversity In Education (effective Spring '22) 1 | ||
| Children's Literature 1 | ||
| The Art of Storytelling 1 | ||
| Multicultural Folktales 1 | ||
| Early Education | ||
| EED225 | Language and Literacy in the Context of Culture and Relationships 1 | 3 |
| English | ||
| Reading and Writing About Literature 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Language 1 | ||
| Writing about Literature 1 | ||
| English Humanities | ||
Any ENH Course(s), including: 2 | ||
| Introduction to Literature 1 | ||
| Literature and the American Experience | ||
| Chicano Literature 1 | ||
| Writers/Directors and Current Issues 1 | ||
| African-American Literature 1 | ||
| Rap Literature: The Oral Tradition | ||
| Mystery Fiction from the Nineteenth Century to the Present | ||
| Sports in Literature and Film 1 | ||
| Introduction to US Ethnic Literature 1 | ||
| World Literature Through the Renaissance 1 | ||
| World Literature After the Renaissance 1 | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary Literature 1 | ||
| Nature and Environmental Literature 1 | ||
| Poetry Study 1 | ||
| Gender, Media, and Culture 1 | ||
| Survey of English Literature Before 1800 1 | ||
| Survey of English Literature After 1800 1 | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare 1 | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare: The Early Plays 1 | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare: The Late Plays 1 | ||
| Survey Of Gothic Literature 1 | ||
| American Literature Before 1860 1 | ||
| American Literature After 1860 1 | ||
| J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: Battling Modernism 1 | ||
| Mythology 1 | ||
| Contemporary Global Literature and Film | ||
| Literature and Film 1 | ||
| Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film 1 | ||
| Shakespeare On Film 1 | ||
| American Indian Literature 1 | ||
| Literature of the Southwest 1 | ||
| Modern Fiction 1 | ||
| Narrative Genres | ||
| Dark Futures: Dystopian Narrative | ||
| Whodunnits: Mystery Narrative | ||
| Happily Ever: Children's Narrative | ||
| Stuff Blows Up: Action Narrative | ||
| Tour of Duty: War Narrative | ||
| Heroic Quests: Fantasy Narrative | ||
| Out There: Science Fiction Narrative | ||
| Facing Fear: Horror Narrative | ||
| Make 'em Laugh: Comedy Narrative | ||
| Love and Passion: Romance Narrative | ||
| The Wild Frontier: Western Narrative | ||
| Topics in American Literature 1 | ||
| 19th Century Women Writers 1 | ||
| Contemporary Women Writers 1 | ||
| Children's Literature 1 | ||
| Multicultural Folktales 1 | ||
| Banned Books and Censorship 1 | ||
| Film, Media, and Theatre | ||
| Career Pathways in the Media 1 | ||
| French | ||
| Advanced French I 1 | ||
| Game Studies | ||
| Games, Culture and Aesthetics | ||
| Health Care Related | ||
| Clinical Health Care Ethics 1 | ||
| History | ||
| History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 1 | ||
| History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present 1 | ||
| United States History to 1865 1 | ||
| United States History 1945 to the Present 1 | ||
| World History to 1500 1 | ||
| World History 1500 to the Present 1 | ||
| History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 1 | ||
| History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present 1 | ||
HIS203 | 1 | |
| History of Religion 1 | ||
| History of England to 1700 1 | ||
| History of England 1700 to Present 1 | ||
| Honors | ||
| The Honors Experience 1 | ||
| Humanities | ||
Any HUM course(s), including: 3 | ||
| Great Ideas Symposium | ||
| General Humanities 1 | ||
| Humanities Through the Arts 1 | ||
| Contemporary Humanities 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Honors Forum 1 | ||
| Humanities: Universal Themes 1 | ||
| Humanities: Universal Themes 1 | ||
| Introduction to Cinema 1 | ||
| Introduction to Television Arts 1 | ||
| Women and Films 1 | ||
| Contemporary Cinema 1 | ||
| Foreign Films: Classics 1 | ||
| Foreign Films: Italian | ||
| Documentary Film | ||
| Hispanic Film 1 | ||
| African-Americans in Film 1 | ||
| Film Comedy 1 | ||
| The Films and Career of Alfred Hitchcock 1 | ||
| History and Film 1 | ||
| Disability Studies 1 | ||
| Introduction to Holocaust Studies 1 | ||
| Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance 1 | ||
| Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World 1 | ||
| Intercultural Perspectives 1 | ||
| Asian Ideas and Values 1 | ||
| The Art of Storytelling 1 | ||
| Topics in the Humanities | ||
| Interior Design | ||
| Historical Architecture and Furniture 1 | ||
| Modern Architecture and Furniture 1 | ||
| Japanese Humanities | ||
| Traditional and Modern Japanese Culture 1 | ||
| Latin | ||
| Intermediate Latin I 1 | ||
| Intermediate Latin II 1 | ||
| Music: History/Literature | ||
| Survey of Music History 1 | ||
| Music in World Cultures 1 | ||
| American Jazz and Popular Music 1 | ||
| Survey of Broadway Musicals 1 | ||
| Rock Music and Culture 1 | ||
| Survey of American Music 1 | ||
| Music and Culture 1 | ||
| Hip-Hop Music and Culture 1 | ||
| Music History and Literature to 1750 1 | ||
| Music History and Literature 1750 to Present 1 | ||
| Topics in Music 1 | ||
| Philosophy | ||
Any PHI Course(s), including: | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy 1 | ||
| Introduction to Logic 1 | ||
| World Philosophy 1 | ||
| Introduction to Ethics 1 | ||
| History of Ancient Philosophy 1 | ||
| Contemporary Moral Issues 1 | ||
| Medical and Bio-Ethics 1 | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Legal Ethics | ||
| Environmental Ethics 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Sexuality 1 | ||
| Political Philosophy 1 | ||
| Metaphysics: An Introduction 1 | ||
| Theory of Knowledge 1 | ||
| Philosophical Psychology | ||
| Plato 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Religion 1 | ||
| Introduction to Eastern Philosophy 1 | ||
| Ethics in Higher Education | ||
| Philosophy of Sport 1 | ||
| Service Learning Experience in Philosophy | ||
| Queer Studies | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies 1 | ||
| Queer Media Studies 1 | ||
| Religious Studies | ||
Any REL Course(s) | ||
| World Religions 1 | ||
| Introduction to Religion 1 | ||
| Religion in the Hispanic World 1 | ||
| Religion and Film 1 | ||
| Classics of Western Religions 1 | ||
| Classics of Asian Religions 1 | ||
| American Indian Religions 1 | ||
| Religion and the Modern World 1 | ||
| Religion in America 1 | ||
| Ritual, Symbol, and Myth 1 | ||
| Introduction to Judaism 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) | ||
| Introduction to Islam 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Qur'an | ||
| Introduction to Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) | ||
| Religion and Culture | ||
| Spiritual But Not Religious | ||
| African-American Religions 1 | ||
| Religions of Indigenous Peoples | ||
| Religion and Science 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Religion 1 | ||
| Eco Religion | ||
| Religion, Peace and Violence | ||
| Religion in Ireland: Neolithic to Early Medieval 1 | ||
| History of Religion in Ireland: Medieval to Modern 1 | ||
| Introduction to Christianity 1 | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament 1 | ||
| Mysticism East and West | ||
| Goddess Religions | ||
| Religion in Community Service | ||
| Capstone: The Story of Belief | ||
| Service Learning Experience in Religious Studies | ||
| Service Learning Experience in Religious Studies | ||
| Service Learning Experience in Religious Studies | ||
| Women and World Religions 1 | ||
| Religion and Sexuality 1 | ||
| Studies in Language & Culture | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics 1 | ||
| Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory 1 | ||
| Spanish | ||
| Spanish and Spanish-American Film I 1 | ||
| Spanish and Spanish-American Film II 1 | ||
| Advanced Spanish I 1 | ||
| Advanced Spanish II 1 | ||
| Spanish Humanities | ||
| Spanish and Latin American Film in Translation 1 | ||
| Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest 1 | ||
| Sustainability/Social Sciences and Humanities | ||
| Sustainable Cities 1 | ||
| Storytelling | ||
| The Art of Storytelling 1 | ||
| Multicultural Folktales 1 | ||
| Traditional Storytelling Around the World 1 | ||
| Social Work | ||
| Introductory Ethics: A Social Service Perspective 1 | ||
| Textiles and Clothing | ||
| Cultural Aspects of Clothing 1 | ||
| Theater | ||
| Introduction to Theatre 1 | ||
| Modern Drama 1 | ||
| Theatre and Film | ||
| Introduction to Cinema 1 | ||
| Introduction to Television Arts 1 | ||
| Contemporary Cinema 1 | ||
| Theater/Performance/Production | ||
| Introduction to Design Scenography 1 | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature 1 | ||
| Women’s Studies | ||
| Women and Films 1 | ||
| 19th Century Women Writers 1 | ||
| Contemporary Women Writers 1 | ||
| Women and World Religions 1 | ||
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Course meets Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements.
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Except HUM120 Cultural Viewpoints in the Arts, HUM225 Introduction to Popular Culture
Social-Behavioral Sciences (6-9 Credits)
Students are encouraged to choose courses from more than one discipline. Social-Behavioral Sciences requirements may be met with 6 credits only if COM100 Introduction to Human Communication, COM110 Interpersonal Communication, or COM230 Small Group Communication is shared between Core and Distribution (see Academic Policies section). The credits are only counted once, but may be applied meet Oral Communication and Social-Behavioral Science requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Area - Social-Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select six to nine credits from the following: | 6-9 | |
| African American Studies | ||
| Ethnic Relations in the United States 1 | ||
AFR203 | 1 | |
| African-American History 1865 to Present 1 | ||
| American Indian Studies | ||
| Survey of American Indian Issues 1 | ||
| American Indian History 1 | ||
| Sovereign Indian Nations 1 | ||
| American Indian Law | ||
| Administration of Justice Studies | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice 1 | ||
| Computer Applications in Justice Studies | ||
| Current Issues In Criminal Justice 1 | ||
| Criminology 1 | ||
| Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety | ||
| Community Relations 1 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Global Health 1 | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 1 | ||
| Ethnic Relations in the United States 1 | ||
| Women Across Cultures 1 | ||
| Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World 1 | ||
| Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World 1 | ||
| Human Impacts on Ancient Environments 1 | ||
| Principles of Archaeology 1 | ||
| Southwest Archaeology 1 | ||
| Sports and Culture 1 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution 1 | ||
| Forensic Anthropology 1 | ||
| Behavioral Health Services Technology | ||
| Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services 1 | ||
| Addictions, Substance Use Disorders, and Recovery 1 | ||
| Ethnic Relations | ||
| Ethnic Relations in the United States 1 | ||
| Child/Family Studies | ||
| Personal Growth and Family Relations 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Life 1 | ||
| The Modern Family 1 | ||
| Child Development 1 | ||
| Human Development 1 | ||
| Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight 1 | ||
| Sexuality over the Life Span 1 | ||
| Communication | ||
| Courses below meet Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. | ||
| Introduction to Human Communication | ||
| Introduction to Human Communication Part I and Introduction to Human Communication Part II and Introduction to Human Communication Part III | ||
| Interpersonal Communication 1 | ||
| Interpersonal Communication Part I and Interpersonal Communication Part II and Interpersonal Communication Part III | ||
| Intercultural Communication in Everyday Life | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Introduction to Organizational Communication | ||
| Elements of Intercultural Communication | ||
| Counseling | ||
| Stress Management 1 | ||
| Human Resilience: Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral Applications 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Child Development 1 | ||
| Economics | ||
| Economic History of the United States 1 | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles 1 | ||
| Microeconomic Principles 1 | ||
| The World Economy 1 | ||
| World Economic Systems 1 | ||
| Education | ||
| Introduction to Education 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 1 | ||
| Early Education | ||
| The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight 1 | ||
| Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight 1 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology | ||
| Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety 1 | ||
| English | ||
| Introduction to the Study of Language 1 | ||
| Forensic Science | ||
FOR275 | 1 | |
| Fire Science Technology | ||
| Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety 1 | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Human Geography 1 | ||
| United States and Arizona Social Studies 1 | ||
| World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere 1 | ||
| World Geography II: Western Hemisphere 1 | ||
| Introduction to Economic Geography 1 | ||
| Arizona Geography 1 | ||
| Health Science | ||
| Healthful Living 1 | ||
| Principles of Physical Fitness and Wellness | ||
| History | ||
Any HIS Course(s), including 2 | ||
| History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages | ||
| History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 | ||
| History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present | ||
| United States History to 1865 | ||
| United States History 1865 to Present | ||
| Arizona History | ||
| Southwest History | ||
| United States History 1945 to the Present | ||
| Mexican American History and Culture | ||
| History of Eastern Civilizations to 1850 | ||
| History of Eastern Civilizations 1850 to Present | ||
| American Indian History | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Environmental History | ||
| History of Women in America | ||
HIS203 | ||
| African-American History 1865 to Present | ||
| The Chicana/o in 20th and 21st Century America | ||
| History of Islamic Civilization from the 6th Century to 1800 | ||
| Latin American Civilization in the Colonial Period | ||
| Latin American Civilization in the Post-Colonial Period | ||
| US Experience in Vietnam 1945 - 1975 | ||
| The Modern Middle East | ||
| Honors | ||
| Leadership Development: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Disability Studies | ||
| International Business | ||
| Cultural Dimension for International Trade | ||
| Information Studies | ||
| Information in a Post-Truth World | ||
| Information Without Borders: Research in a Global Society | ||
| Hacking and Open Source Culture | ||
| Mass Communications | ||
| Media and Society | ||
| Management | ||
| Management and Leadership I | ||
| Management and Leadership II | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Public Affairs Economics | ||
| Political Science | ||
Any POS course(s), including: | ||
| Introduction to Political Science 1 | ||
| Current Issues | ||
| American National Government 1 | ||
| United States and Arizona Social Studies 1 | ||
| World Social Studies 1 | ||
| Issues in American Politics 1 | ||
| International Relations 1 | ||
| Issues in World Politics 1 | ||
| State and Local Government 1 | ||
| Comparative Government 1 | ||
| United Nations Studies | ||
| Political Ideologies 1 | ||
| Arizona Constitution | ||
| U.S. Constitution | ||
| Civil Rights and Liberties 1 | ||
| Public Policy/Service Internship | ||
| Volunteerism for Political Science: A Service Learning Experience | ||
| Volunteerism for Political Science: A Service Learning Experience | ||
| Volunteerism for Political Science: A Service Learning Experience | ||
| Political Issues and Public Policy 1 | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 1 | ||
| Psychology of Parenting 1 | ||
| Psychology and Culture 1 | ||
| Understanding Death and Dying 1 | ||
| African/Black Psychology 1 | ||
| Sports Psychology 1 | ||
| Health Psychology 1 | ||
| Psychology of Religion 1 | ||
| Psychology of Gender 1 | ||
| Developmental Psychology 1 | ||
| Understanding and Changing Behavior 1 | ||
| The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities 1 | ||
| Social Psychology 1 | ||
| Psychology of Personality 1 | ||
| Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being 1 | ||
| Psychological Disorders 1 | ||
| Psychology of Human Sexuality 1 | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology 1 | ||
| Psychology of Altered States of Consciousness 1 | ||
| Queer Studies | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies 1 | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies 1 | ||
| Recreation | ||
| Leisure and the Quality of Life 1 | ||
| Society and Business | ||
| Society and Business 1 | ||
| Studies in Language & Culture | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics 1 | ||
| Sociology | ||
Any SOC course(s), including: 3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
| Drugs and Society 1 | ||
| Human Sexuality 1 | ||
| Sovereign Indian Nations 1 | ||
| Sociology of Families and Relationships 1 | ||
| Social Implications of Technology 1 | ||
| Gender and Society 1 | ||
| Sport and Society 1 | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations 1 | ||
| Social Problems 1 | ||
| Sociology Through Film 1 | ||
| The Sociology of Health and Illness 1 | ||
| Sustainability/Social Sciences and Humanities | ||
| Sustainable Cities 1 | ||
| Sustainability/Natural Sciences | ||
| Sustainable World 1 | ||
| Social Work | ||
| Introduction to Social Work 1 | ||
| A Social Services Perspective of Government 1 | ||
| Mindfulness for Stress Management 1 | ||
| Victimology and Crisis, a Social Services Perspective 1 | ||
| Effective Helping in a Diverse World 1 | ||
| Textiles and Clothing | ||
| Cultural Aspects of Clothing 1 | ||
| Women’s Studies | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies 1 | ||
| American Women Since 1920 1 | ||
| Yaqui Indian History and Culture | ||
| Yaqui Indian History and Culture 1 | ||
- 1
Course meets Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements.
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Except HIS111 World History 1500 to the Present, HIS170 American Indian History of the Southwest,HIS173 United States (U.S.) Military History 1603 to Present, HIS251 History of England to 1700, HIS252 History of England 1700 to Present
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Except SOC143 Sociology of African American Problems, SOC245 Social Deviance, SOC253 Social Class and Stratification, SOC265 Sociology of Aging
Natural Sciences (7-8 Credits)
Two lecture courses and one corresponding laboratory course are to be selected. The lecture and corresponding laboratory course(s) may carry separate credit. For appropriate course selection students should consult with an advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Area - Natural Sciences | ||
| Select seven to eight credits from the following: | 7-8 | |
| Agricultural Science | ||
| Plant Growth and Development 1 | ||
| Soils 1 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Archaeological Field Methods 1 | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution 1 | ||
| Laboratory Methods in Archaeology 1 | ||
| Forensic Anthropology 1 | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| Survey of Astronomy 1 | ||
| Life in the Universe 1 | ||
| Introduction to Solar System Astronomy 1 | ||
| Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology 1 | ||
| Biology | ||
| Biology Concepts 1 | ||
| Introduction to Human Genetics for Non-Majors 1 | ||
| Cells to Systems: An Introduction to Biology for Non-Majors 1 | ||
| Environmental Biology 1 | ||
| Introduction to Biotechnology 1 | ||
| Plants and Society 1 | ||
| Natural History of the Southwest 1 | ||
| Microbes and Society 1 | ||
| Introduction to Animal Behavior 1 | ||
| Marine Biology 1 | ||
BIO149AH | ||
| Field Biology: Ecological and Environmental Field Experience | ||
| Field Biology: Ecological and Environmental Field Experience | ||
| Field Biology: Ecological and Environmental Field Experience | ||
| Field Biology: Ecological and Environmental Field Experience | ||
| Introductory Biology for Allied Health 1 | ||
| Introductory Biology for Allied Health 1 | ||
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | ||
| General Biology (Majors) I 1 | ||
| General Biology (Majors) I 1 | ||
| General Biology (Majors) II 1 | ||
| General Biology (Majors) II 1 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | ||
| Microbiology 1 | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Chemistry and Society and Chemistry and Society Laboratory 1 | ||
| Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory 1 | ||
| Fundamental Chemistry with Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry for Engineers with Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I with Lab 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 | ||
| General Chemistry I with Lab 1 | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 | ||
| General Chemistry II with Lab 1 | ||
| Fundamental Organic Chemistry and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | ||
| Fundamental Organic Chemistry with Lab | ||
| Construction | ||
| Foundations of Concrete (formerly CNS106) 1 | ||
| Environmental Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science 1 | ||
| Food and Nutrition | ||
Courses below meet Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. 1 | ||
| Principles of Human Nutrition and Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory | ||
| Forensic Science | ||
| Forensic Science: Physical Evidence 1 | ||
| Forensic Science: Biological Evidence 1 | ||
FOR275 | 1 | |
| Geology | ||
| Geology of the Grand Canyon | ||
| Introduction to Oceanography | ||
| Field Studies for Educators | ||
| Field Studies for Educators | ||
| Field Geology of the Southwest | ||
| Field Geology of the Southwest | ||
| Field Geology of the Southwest | ||
| Special Topics in Geology | ||
| Special Topics in Geology | ||
| Special Topics in Geology | ||
| Special Topics in Geology | ||
| Geology of Arizona Lecture | ||
| Geology of Arizona Lab | ||
| Volunteerism for Geology: A Service Learning Experience | ||
Courses below meet Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. | ||
| Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture and Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab | ||
| Introduction to Geology I - Physical | ||
| Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture and Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab | ||
| Introduction to Geology II - Historical | ||
| Introduction to Planetary Science | ||
| Life in the Universe | ||
| Geological Disasters and the Environment and Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab | ||
| Geological Disasters and the Environment | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Courses below meet Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements. | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geography Lecture | ||
| Introduction to Physical Geography Lab and Introduction to Physical Geography | ||
| Landform Processes | ||
| Introduction to Meteorology I and Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I | ||
| Climate and Weather and Climate and Weather Laboratory | ||
| Physical Science | ||
| Fundamentals of Physical Science 1 | ||
| The Science of Musical Instruments 1 | ||
| Introduction to Physical Science: Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology and Oceanography 1 | ||
| Physics | ||
| Introduction to Physics 1 | ||
| Introduction to Physics 1 | ||
| General Physics I 1 | ||
| General Physics I 1 | ||
| General Physics II 1 | ||
| University Physics I 1 | ||
| University Physics II 1 | ||
| University Physics I: Mechanics 1 | ||
| University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 1 | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Biopsychology 1 | ||
| Research Methods 1 | ||
| Research Methods Laboratory 1 | ||
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Course(s) meets Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements.
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (0-3 Credits)
Literacy requirements may be met with 0 credits only if CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking or COM225 Public Speaking is shared between Core and Distribution (see Academic Policies section). The credits are only counted once, but may be applied to meet [Critical Reading and Literacy and Critical Inquiry] or [Oral Communication and Literacy and Critical Inquiry] requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Area - Literacy and Critical Inquiry | ||
| Select up to three credits from the following: | 0-3 | |
| American Indian Studies | ||
| Fundamentals of Economic Development for Indigenous Nations | ||
| American Indian Religions 1 | ||
| Communication | ||
| Argumentation 1 | ||
| Public Speaking 1 | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature 1 | ||
| Counseling and Personal Development | ||
| Introduction to Multiculturalism 1 | ||
| Critical Reading | ||
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| Critical Reading and Writing in a Global Society 1 | ||
| Culinary Arts | ||
| Food Service Management 1 | ||
| Dance Humanities | ||
| Hip Hop: Arts, Aesthetic and Culture 1 | ||
| Education | ||
| Service-Learning Experience in Education 1 | ||
| English | ||
| Technical and Professional Writing 1 | ||
| Reading and Writing About Literature 1 | ||
| Strategies of Academic Writing 1 | ||
| Persuasive Writing on Public Issues 1 | ||
| Personal and Exploratory Writing 1 | ||
| Writing about Literature 1 | ||
| English Humanities | ||
| American Literature Before 1860 1 | ||
| Contemporary Global Literature and Film 1 | ||
| Literature and Film 1 | ||
| Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film 1 | ||
| Tour of Duty: War Narrative 1 | ||
| Out There: Science Fiction Narrative 1 | ||
| Exercise Science | ||
| Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice 1 | ||
| Food and Nutrition | ||
| Research in Complementary and Alternative Nutrition Therapies 1 | ||
| General Business | ||
| Business Communication 1 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Extreme Weather and Climate 1 | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Documentary Film 1 | ||
| Introduction to Popular Culture 1 | ||
| Disability Studies 1 | ||
| Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance 1 | ||
| Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World 1 | ||
| Information Studies | ||
| Information in a Post-Truth World 1 | ||
| Journalism | ||
| News Writing 1 | ||
| Feature Writing 1 | ||
| Mass Communications | ||
| Cultural Diversity and the Media 1 | ||
| Music: History/Literature | ||
| Hip-Hop Music and Culture 1 | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Logic 1 | ||
| Business Ethics 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Sexuality 1 | ||
| Political Philosophy 1 | ||
| Philosophy of Religion 1 | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Issues in American Politics 1 | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Research Methods 1 | ||
| Research Methods Laboratory 1 | ||
| Religious Studies | ||
| American Indian Religions 1 | ||
| Religion and the Modern World 1 | ||
| Ritual, Symbol, and Myth 1 | ||
| Studies in Language & Culture | ||
| Introduction to Literary and Cultural Theory 1 | ||
| Theatre | ||
| Modern Drama 1 | ||
| Theatre Performance/Production | ||
| Oral Interpretation of Literature 1 | ||
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Course meets Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) requirements.
Elective Courses (15-22 Credits)
May select courses from prefixes already chosen for General Education Distribution requirements in order to develop depth in one or more subject areas.