Spanish pathway (AA)

Spanish pathway (AA)

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Spanish pathway (AA)

Spanish pathway, AA



The Spanish program at Central Arizona College strives to provide students with the skills necessary to read, write, speak, and listen, as well as understand the cultural norms, values, beliefs and regional variations where Spanish is spoken. This pathway is designed to help students transfer to a university as a Spanish or Spanish Education major or provides them with a degree that is ideal as a double-major for many programs, as knowledge of Spanish assists with nearly all career opportunities.

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Program Information

SPANISH 101/SPANISH 102

These beginning level courses are designed to provide a general background in the language and understanding of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. We offer face to face, hybrid and online classes.

SPANISH 201/SPANISH 202

These Intermediate level courses are designed to provide a more nuanced study of the Spanish language and greater understanding of cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through film, music, news sources, literature and other expressions. These classes meet 100% online.

Why is it important to learn Spanish?

-There are over 400 million Spanish speakers world-wide.

-With more than 33 million speakers, Spanish is the second largest language in the United States.

-Hispanics are the largest minority in the United States, with the majority of them being Spanish speakers.

-Being able to speak Spanish greatly enhances your resume. Being a Spanish speaker will make you more competitive in the workplace.

-Given the increasing importance of trading with Latin American countries, Spanish speakers have additional career opportunities.

-Whether as a Spanish teacher or that of any discipline, you can make a difference in the field of education.

-Your ability to understand Spanish enables you to gain important insights which monolinguals cannot.

-As we grow older, our memory begins to fade. Learning a foreign language actually helps keep your memory sharp.

-You can travel to any Spanish-speaking country and really immerse yourself in the culture.

Related Courses

While Central Arizona College has a transfer pathway in Spanish, we also offer a strong curriculum in Sign Language. We strive to provide students with the skills necessary to understand and communicate in American Sign Language, as well as to understand the cultural norms, values, beliefs of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Currently, the division offers transfer-level classes in Sign Language. The second year courses fulfill the AGEC- Global and Cultural Awareness credits.

Spanish Language Faculty


Michael Owens, M.A.
Signal Peak Campus, L110
520-494-5381
michael.owens4@centralaz.edu


Milagros Huang, M.A.
Adjunct Professor
Spanish
milagros.huang@centralaz.edu


Natalia Owens, M.A.
Adjunct Professor
Spanish
natalia.owens@centralaz.edu


Kimberly Musser-Quist, B.S.
Adjunct Professor
American Sign Language
Kimberly.musserquist@centralaz.edu

Popular Music Performance (AAS)

Popular Music Performance (AAS)

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Popular Music Performance (AAS)

Popular Music Performance, AAS & Certificate



The Popular Music Performance A.A.S. Degree prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry by providing an opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of skills needed for live songwriting, all aspects of live pop music performance and recording.


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Equine Management and Training (AAS)

Equine Management and Training (AAS)

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Equine Management and Training (AAS)

Equine Management and Training, AAS & Certificate



The Equine Management & Training degree contains two emphases for the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may complete a horse trainer or equine business management program of study. The degree prepares students for employment in a variety of areas in the horse industry. Classroom activities & practical laboratory experiences are provided in both options. Students are required to supply their own horse & tack.

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Program Information

EQUINE MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING AAS

Total Credits: 70

The Equine Management and Training AAS Degree contains two options for the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students complete a Horse Trainer or an Equine Business Management program of study. The degree prepares students for employment in a variety of areas in the horse industry. Classroom activities and practical laboratory experiences are provided in both options.

Note****Students in this program must provide their own horse, limited stalls available at Signal Peak Campus.

Statistics pathway (AA)

Mathematics pathway (AA)

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Statistics pathway (AA)

Mathematics pathway, AA


The Mathematics pathway is designed to transfer to a university major where students can specialize in one of these areas: actuarial sciences, statistics, secondary education, cryptology, cartography, topology, data science, and research.


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Program Information

The Mathematics pathway is designed to transfer to a university major where students can
specialize in one of these areas: actuarial sciences, statistics, secondary education, cryptology, cartography, topology,
data science, and research.

Psychology pathway (AA)

Psychology pathway (AA)

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Psychology pathway (AA)

Psychology pathway, AA



The psychology pathway aims to help students graduate with an understanding of contemporary psychology through practical experience. The psychology program uses an applied approach by coordinating psychological theory with real world application. Students are encouraged to use guiding principles in a variety of settings.

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Program Information

Psychology is the study of the remarkable, three-pound, gelatinous mass of fat and protein known as the human brain and how it engages in perception, cognition, emotion, and attitudes which guide behavior.

Courses in psychology focus on the individual person and the extent to which our behaviors depend on social relationships and structures in which people are embedded and the biological systems of which we are comprised. Courses serve as preparation for work in the field of psychology as well as careers in health care, law enforcement, education, social work, business, or public policy.

Psychology Faculty

KATHY BROOKS

Professor of Psychology

Office: Signal Peak Campus O122
Kathy.Brooks@centralaz.edu

GUSTAVO GONZALEZ-CUEVAS, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Office: Signal Peak Campus T217
Gustavo.GonzalezCuevas@centralaz.edu

Steve Ornelas

STEVE ORNELAS, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Office: Signal Peak Campus T219
Steve.Ornelas@centralaz.edu

Nneka Reid

NNEKA REID 

Professor of Psychology

Office: San Tan Campus B104
Nneka.ReidDix@centralaz.edu

Structural Welding Student

Structural/Fabrication Welding (AAS)

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Structural/Fabrication Welding (AAS)

Structural Welding Technology, AAS & Certificates



Prepares students for employment as an entry level welder/fabricator with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include quality control, thermal cutting processes, Flux cored Arc welding with gas, Flux-cored Arc welding without gas, and using engine driven welding machines with portable semi-automatic wire feeders. Students will learn structural fabrication and introduction to steel erection through various projects. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, and steel erection industries.

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Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate Map
Advanced Structural Welding and Fabrication

Program Information

Central Arizona College is Arizona’s premier structural steel welding and fabrication training center. We offer two college certificates and a two-year Associates degree in Structural Welding Technology. During your time spent in the program, you will also have the opportunity to obtain industry welding certifications and industry training certifications through NCCER. The Structural Welding Degree prepares students for employment as a welder/fabricator with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Flux Cored Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, welding design and fabrication, detail drawing, and CAD skills. A typical graduate finds employment in mining, steel fabrication, steel erection, aerospace, manufacturing, and other industries.

We bring real-world scenarios with a working job-site environment to give full exposure to what the Structural Welding trade feels like. Students will weld on I-beams and H-columns as they would do in a structural fabrication shop; then erect those beams and columns as if they were on the job site. Our instructors are Certified Welding Inspectors, as well as Certified Welding Educators through the American Welding Society with years of welding industry experience to bring top of the line learning to our students.

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Medical Assistant (AAS)

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Medical Assistant, AAS & Certificate



The Medical Assistant AAS Degree and Certificate programs are offered at the SMC campus.  The AAS degree program is accredited by CAAHEP and is designed to prepare degree students to be eligible to take the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification exam in addition to the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam while certificate program students are eligible to take the AMT or NHA certification exams upon completion of their respective programs.  Graduates who pass these credentialing exams will be able to practice in the health care facility as CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), or CCMA (NHA).

Graduates are expected to take one of certification exams for which they are eligible.

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Program Information

The Medical Assistant AAS Degree Program at SPC and SMC campuses is accredited by CAAHEP and is designed to prepare students to be eligible to take the AAMA Certification Exam by the completion of the program. Graduates who pass this exam will be able to practice in a health care facility as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Graduates are expected to take the CMA test after Practicum.

Student Information

Admission Application
Student Handbook

Mission Statement

To provide an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment where competency based education in Medical Assistant is focused on the needs of the patient and intended to produce competent and progressive Medical Assistant professionals of the highest caliber.

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program the students will incorporate critical thinking based on cognitive knowledge in performance of psycho motor (skills) and effective (behavior) domains in their practice as medical assistants in the following areas:

  1. Foundation for Clinical Practice: Provide patient care
  2. Applied Communications competencies
  3. Medical Business Practices competencies
  4. Medical Law and Ethics competencies
  5. Safety and Emergency Practices competencies
Hotel and Restaurant Management (AAS)

Hotel and Restaurant Management (AAS)

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Hotel and Restaurant Management, AAS & Certificate



The Hotel and Restaurant Management AAS Degree includes hospitality industry certified courses, university-level business courses and the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A). The AGEC-A requirements in this AAS Degree fulfill university transfer with remaining courses to be evaluated on a course-bycourse basis.

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Program Information

Do you want to increase your earning capacity?  Do you dream of owning a restaurant, hotel or related business?  Do you desire to advance up the career ladder quicker?  Do you want the opportunity to work anywhere in the world?  Start your tomorrow, today in CAC’s Hotel & Restaurant Management Program.

Arizona is one of the top tourism states in the nation.  Many entry-level positions are easily attainable, although career advancement and earnings can greatly be accelerated through the completion of a Hotel and Restaurant Management program certificate or degree.  Employment opportunities include hotels, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, and travel and tourism establishments. World of Possibilities Brochure and Hospitality Career Ladder.  Skills in hospitality education are highly transferable to other service and management positions in every part of the world.

Why CAC versus private or public universities?  College credits are accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), meaning, they will transfer to other colleges and universities. After completing your freshman and sophomore years at Central Arizona College at lower costs than the universities, your degree will transfer to Northern Arizona University, W. A. Franke College of Business, School of Hotel & Restaurant Management in the Flagstaff site with junior status.  You may choose to instead attend NAU Flagstaff site or one of the NAU satellite programs available at NAU Partnership at Scottsdale Community College, Pima Community College & online.  Other universities such as UNLV that offer Hotel and Restaurant programs will accept transfer credits upon their approval process. Contact the Area Coordinator, Northern Arizona University, SCC – PVCC – GWCC, 480-423-6407 and examine the following Plan of Study:

What can CAC offer you regarding HRM?  Central Arizona College offers all HRM majors the option of completing and receiving a Hotel & Restaurant Management Certificate of 18 credits, which is then embedded in the Associates of Applied Science or A.A.S. in Hotel & Restaurant Management of 65 credits.  This A.A.S. degree also contains all the Arizona General Education Curriculum or AGEC courses required with an Associate of Arts or A.A. degree.  HRM courses are applicable as elective courses for the Culinary Arts A.A.S., the Business Management Certificate and the Business A.A.S. Degrees.  Consult the current course catalog for final course selection and credit requirements.

Each HRM course at Central Arizona College utilizes the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Institute or AHLAEI curriculum national industry standard materials. Students may receive a nationally recognized and industry standardized AHLA Course Certificate with a 70% final exam competency score for each HRM course completed.  This program provides specialized workplace skills enhancing options entry to mid-level job opportunities and for progressive or lateral career options in hotel & restaurant management.  This program includes a foundation of concepts and skills that relate to the hospitality industry, such as, supervision, managing front office operations, facilities & hospitality law.

Scholarships are available directly through CAC, AHLA, National Restaurant Association or NRA and industry opportunities.  Internships are made available through Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida, the American Hospitality Academy or AHA at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and at international destinations, Yellowstone Park and other private food service and hotel companies for HRM majors to apply.

Faculty

amanda potts

PROFESSOR AMANDA POTTS
Professor of Hotel and
Restaurant Management
and Culinary Arts
Phone: 520-494-5222
amanda.potts@centralaz.edu

Sociology pathway (AA)

Sociology pathway (AA)

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Sociology pathway (AA)

Sociology pathway, AA



Studying history opens doors to understanding the human past, interactions between cultures and our environment, and how processes take place. Students in history learn how to examine and analyze sources, build arguments, engage in debates of divergent viewpoints, and understand whose stories are told and whose are left out. Understanding the modern world and our potential future requires understanding what came before. History is a field that is constantly changing: there are always new perspectives and new discoveries, as well as vital conversations about how to understand what took place and understand where we fit in the narrative. Students of history interact with new and old media, perform quantitative and analyses, and strive to present material in innovative and compelling ways for audiences of all backgrounds.


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Program Information

Sociology is the systematic study of how society impacts individuals and group social interactions. The sociology pathway allows students to study social life, social changes, and social causes that impact consequences in society relating to social group behavior. The sociology pathway explores and examines critical problems involving race, ethnicity, education, deviance, and social structures equipping students with important analytical and research skills.

Sociology Faculty

DR. DAWN CONLEY

DAWN CONLEY, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology
Office: Signal Peak T 100
Dawn.Conley@centralaz.edu

DERRICK SPAN, Ed.D.

Professor of Sociology
Office: San Tan D115
Derrick.Span@centralaz.edu

Recording Engineering (AAS)

Recording Engineering (AAS)

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Recording Engineering (AAS)

Recording Engineering, AAS & Certificate



The Recording Engineering A.A.S. Degree prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry by providing an opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of creating a home recording studio or a professional multi track studio. Skills include recording, production, editing, and arranging various types of audio recordings. Based on Avid Pro Tools HD, students learn the basics of Digital Audio Workstations (D.A.W.) in a 20-workstation Mac Pro Lab where each student works at a Mac Pro computer before advancing into one of three recording studios, each custom designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to real world equipment for practical recording applications. Student also will intern at professional recording studios for the experience of real world applications.


Degree Map – Recording Engineering