Political Science pathway (AA)

February 27, 2020/in Social/Behavioral Science & Public Service/by Webmaster

Political Science pathway, AA

The political science pathway allows students to specialize in the study of the organization and behavior of people, groups, and institutions which make up our governments and larger political system. This pathway is designed to assist students who wish to transfer to the university as a Political Science major and prepares them for a variety of careers.

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Program Information

Political Science courses allow students to explore the organization and behavior of people, groups, and institutions that make up our government and larger political systems. Political Science focuses on people interacting with one another and the impact of their decisions and behavior.

Political Science majors have enormous career options available to them: Students may pursue careers in the social sciences, city and state government, public relations, and social and community service. With a graduate degree in Political Science, students can prepare for careers as political scientists, lawyers, and political science professors.

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Faculty

Related Occupations

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.

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

Pipe Welding (AAS)

February 27, 2020/in Industrial Technology & Skilled Trades/by Webmaster

Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Technology, AAS & Certificates

Prepares students for employment as an entry level pipe welder/fitter with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include pipe welding processes of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, pipe fabrication, and trade math. A typical graduate seeks employment in power generation, cross-country pipeline, pressure vessel fabrication, process piping, and related maintenance and construction industries.

(AAS) Degree Map
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Fundamentals of Pipe Welding Certificate Map

Pipefitting
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Program Information

The Pipefitting/Pipe Welding Program emphasizes steel welding. However, all students are expected to become proficient welders on nonferrous materials such as stainless steel alloys. The primary focus is on stick electrode welding and fitting skills. Students train on SMAW (stick electrode), GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), as well as related tools and equipment common in the field. Students qualify for NCCER Pipefitting Certification in addition to AWS, API and ASME welder qualification certification requirements.

Central Arizona College Welding shops are equipped with state of the art cutting and welding equipment, including computerized plasma cutting machines for plate and pipe. Students are trained in a jobsite setting using specialized pipefitting tools and equipment in a real-world environment common to the industry.

Note:

NCCER= National Center for Construction Education and Research

AWS= American Welding Society

API= American Petroleum Institute

ASME= American Society of Mechanical Engineers

SMAW= Shielded Metal Arc Welding

GMAW= Gas Metal Arc Welding

GTAW= Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

The future for welding careers is bright. Certified, skilled welders are in high demand in the construction industry and in all petroleum/ energy related industries. Graduates of CAC’s Pipefitting/ Pipe Welding Program hold desirable jobs in a wide variety of work environments. Employers are always looking for highly trained welders and fitters especially those who are skilled with the unique and stringent requirements of the pipe trades.

Next Steps

Related Occupations

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.

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

Culinary Arts (AAS)

February 25, 2020/in Business & Professional Industries/by Webmaster

Culinary Arts Certificates

The Culinary Arts Certificate provides training in basic and advanced culinary skills and includes practicum experience within a commercial kitchen. Several degrees and certificates can enhance job skills and increase employment possibilities. The Culinary Arts program prepares students for positions as professional chef, cooks, and entry level management. Arizona is one of the top tourism states in the nation offering many exciting places to work upon completion of a Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management certificate or degree program. Through hands on lab work and lecture classes, students will gain a practical real world understanding of the Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management industry.

(Culinary Arts I) Certificate Map

(Culinary Arts II) Certificate Map

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Next Steps

Admissions
Financial Aid
Advising
Course Placement Options
Registration

Program Information

The Culinary Arts program offers training in basic and advanced culinary skills and includes a practicum experience within a local commercial kitchen. Several degrees and certificates can enhance job skills and increase employment possibilities. The Culinary Arts program prepares students for positions as professional chefs, cooks, and entry-level management. Arizona is one of the top tourism states in the nation offering many exciting places to work upon completion of a Culinary Arts or Hotel and Restaurant Management certificate or degree program. Through hands-on lab work and lecture classes, students will gain a practical real world understanding of the Culinary Arts and Hotel Restaurant Management industry.

Culinary Certificates include Culinary Arts I Certificate and Culinary Arts II: Entrepreneurship Certificate.

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Related Occupations

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.

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

Faculty

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

CHEF JAYME ACCALIA
Professor of Culinary Arts
Phone: 520-494-5491
jayme.accalia@centralaz.edu

Spanish pathway (AA)

February 25, 2020/in Communication & English/by Webmaster

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.

Contact Information

Questions about this pathway?

Michael Owens, M.A.
Professor of Language
michael.owens4@centralaz.edu
520-494-5381

John Prevost, M.A.
Professor of Language
john.prevost@centralaz.edu
520-494-5386

Karen Hindhede, M.A.
Literary Arts & Languages Division Chair
karen.hindhede@centralaz.edu
520-494-5074

Michelle Gomez
Literary Arts & Languages
Academic Division Assistant
michelle.gomez@centralaz.edu
520-494-5380

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Spanish Language Faculty

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

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

elementary education BSEE

October 14, 2025/in /by Nicole Haldeman

Elementary education instructor teaching at a whiteboard while students raise their hands, representing classroom learning for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program.

Elementary Education, BSEE

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) degree program prepares professionals with the foundation and skills needed to teach in grades K–8. This program provides an experiential four-year curriculum with real classroom practice, preparing pre-service teachers to educate diverse learners and pursue Arizona teacher certification.

BSEE Degree
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Program Information

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) degree program provides candidates with the necessary foundation to teach in a K-8^th grade classroom.

Coursework provides an experiential four-year curriculum in Elementary Education (K-8). This program prepares pre-service teachers to educate diverse learners. Upon completion of the BSEE, a student will be eligible to seek a Standard Arizona Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education for grades K-8 with the Structured English Immersion Endorsement and the Literacy K-5 Endorsement (with a passing score on the Foundations of Reading exam). CAC awards Institutional Recommendation upon successful program completion. After receiving Institutional Recommendation, students must apply for certification with the Arizona Department of Education.

All students complete 90 hours of field experience and 12 weeks of full-time student teaching in a K-8 classroom.

The program includes 120 credits (including 45 in upper division).

Admissions & Applications

Admissions & Application Process

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (120 credit hours in four years, including a minimum of 45 upper division credit hours)

Step 1: Apply and begin at the Associate Level

Students begin by applying to Central Arizona College and declaring the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) as the Program of Study to begin foundational coursework.

The AAEE includes two years (60 credit hours) of lower division coursework and prepares students to enter the final two years (60 credit hours) of the BSEE.
Candidates who have already earned the AAEE degree should apply as a student in the Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies.
Admissions will process applications and review any official transcripts for courses taken at other institutions.
Students should:
- Meet with an Academic Advisor.
- Apply for an IVP fingerprint clearance card. Students will apply for IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ DPS.

Step 2: Attend an Informational Meeting with the Elementary Education Department or View the Recorded Session

Meeting Schedule

Fall Cohort Entrance: Last Wednesday of January and February
Spring Cohort Entrance: Last Wednesday of August and September
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Format: Microsoft Teams (Join Meeting)

Recorded Session

BSEE Informational Meeting (Recorded Session)

After attending or viewing the Informational Meeting presentation:

Fill out the Microsoft Form (provided at the end of the video or live session) to receive a copy of the presentation and for guidance on the next steps.
If you have not yet completed the AAEE program, you will work with an Academic Advisor to complete the foundational coursework for eligibility to advance to the upper division BSEE coursework.

Questions?

For questions, contact ElementaryEducation@centralaz.edu

Students who are near the completion of the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education will apply for graduation from the AAEE and will be eligible to move to Step 3.

Step 3: Submit Supplemental Application

After attending an Informational Meeting and applying for graduation from the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE), candidates complete a supplemental application to communicate interest in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program. This application will be provided after the candidate attends the informational meeting.

Supplemental Application Deadlines

Fall admissions: Accepted between February 1 – April 15
Spring admissions: Accepted between August 15 – October 30

Step 4: Interview and Program Review

BSEE Supplemental applications are scored with the BSEE Candidate Scoring Rubric.
Based on the application score, students will be invited to an Interview to discuss BSEE Expectations.
• Follow-Up documentation, including a Memorandum of Understanding and program pre-assessment will be provided.

BSEE Candidate Scoring Rubric

Category		Explanation of Points	Points Possible
Residency		a. Pinal County b. Arizona, outside of Pinal County c. Out of state or country	a. 5 pts b. 3 pts c. 1 pt
General Education/Core Courses (Check completed courses)		a. Completed at CAC b. Completed at another institution	a. 3 pts (max 51 pts) b. 1 pt (0–17 pts)
EDU221 ☐ EDU222 ☐ EDU228 ☐ EDU230 ☐ EDU240 ☐ EDU275 ☐ HIS101 ☐ LIT291 ☐ POS220 ☐	MAT141 or above ☐ MAT201 ☐ MAT202 ☐ ENG101 ☐ ENG102 ☐ PSY101 ☐ Natural Sciences ☐ Natural Sciences ☐		a. 3 pts (max 51 pts) b. 1 pt (0–17 pts)
GPA in General Education/Core Courses		a. 3.50–4.0 b. 3.00–3.49 c. ≤ 2.99	a. 20 pts b. 10 pts c. 0 pts
Relevant Education Professions Experience		a. Substantial Relevant Experience b. Adequate Relevant Experience c. No Relevant Experience	a. 5 pts b. 3 pts c. 0 pts
Military		a. Veteran b. Not a Veteran	a. 3 pts b. 0 pts
Pre-Admission Professional Communication and Submissions		Review of materials	a. 15 pts b. 10 pts c. 5 pts

Step 5: Formal Admission to the BSEE Program

After acceptance:

The student will need to meet with an Academic Success Coach to discuss the MAP for upper division coursework.
The Elementary Education Department will work with the student for Practicum and Student Teaching placement.

Completion of BSEE | Exit Interview | Institutional Recommendation

Upon completion of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) and after the registrar completes the graduation audit, the CAC Elementary Education Department will invite the candidate to an exit interview.
The Education department will then submit an Institutional Recommendation with the Arizona Department of Education.
The Institutional Recommendation is required to apply for teacher certification with ADE.
For more information visit the ADE website: Arizona Department of Education

Contact Information

Scholarships

Candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree programs may be eligible for Arizona Teacher Academy (ATA) tuition scholarship funding in the final two years of the program. To be considered for funding, candidates must submit a FAFSA for the appropriate academic year.

More information on submitting a FAFSA located on our webpage: Central Arizona College Federal Student Aid

The Arizona Teachers Academy (ATA) is a program to help pay for tuition and fees for those students in a state university or community college Educator Preparation Program (EPP). The scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees after a student has accepted all other non-loan aid such as institutional scholarships, federal Pell grants, and other private scholarships. To receive the ATA scholarship, you must commit to one year of teaching in an Arizona public school for each academic year you receive the scholarship.

More information on the Arizona Teacher Academy may be found on the following Arizona Department of Education webpage: Arizona Teachers Academy – Arizona Department of Education

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Related Occupations

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.

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

Massage Therapy (AAS)

February 25, 2020/in Nursing, Health & Emergency Careers/by Webmaster

Massage Therapy, AAS & Certificate

The Massage Therapy AAS Degree includes 735 hours of basic curriculum which prepares individuals for entry-level positions performing massage therapy in a variety of settings. With additional classes in general education and expanded medical courses, students may attain an AAS in Massage Therapy with a 1140 hour certificate. This program includes relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, massage therapy for special populations and spa treatments and hydrotherapy. Included in the program is a Chiropractic Assistant certification program. Additional topics include physiotherapy, body mechanics, acupuncture, anatomy, pathophysiology, business skills, and complementary and alternative medicine.

Central Arizona College is the only massage therapy school in the East Valley that offers an AAS in Massage Therapy. CAC Massage Therapy staff have relationships with massage spas and other employers to assist graduates with making employment connections and building lifelong careers.

(AAS) Degree Map

Certificate Map

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Program Information

Central Arizona College is dedicated to providing students with an affordable, industry driven education in Massage Therapy. Our programs focus is to teach massage modalities to enhance health and wellness. People seek Massage Therapy for a variety of reasons- to reduce stress and anxiety, relax muscles, rehabilitate injuries, reduce pain and promote overall health and wellness.

Here at CAC, you will be studying to be a healthcare professional who provides massage therapy. The Massage Therapy AAS Degree includes 1140-hours of basic curriculum which prepares individuals for entry-level positions performing massage therapy in a variety of settings. With additional classes in general education and expanded medical courses, students may attain the AAS in Massage Therapy with a 735 -hour certificate. This program includes relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, massage therapy for special populations and spa treatments and hydrotherapy. Included in the program is a Chiropractic Assistant certification program. Additional topics include physiotherapy, body mechanics, acupuncture, anatomy, pathophysiology, business skills, and complementary and alternative medicine.

Central Arizona College has adopted a Guided Pathway model. The Massage Therapy program at Central Arizona College follows the Arizona Board of Massage Therapy guidelines. CAC requires all students on a Visa or students whose first language is not English to submit a passing score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Test prior to receiving director approval to pursue the Massage Therapy AAS degree. TOEFL examination results must be submitted prior to director approval.

Apply Here: Student Information Packet

Massage Therapy Application Packet

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Our curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level positions performing massage therapy in a variety of settings including resorts, day spas, clinics, health clubs, private offices and cruise ships. Most therapists work at an establishment also develop a private clientele.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) the median annual wage for massage therapists was $35,970 in 2012. Most recent growth in the profession has been in the area of moderately priced massage and in medical massage Demand is expected to grow 23% from 2012to 2022 (BLS).

For more information at the BLS: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/massage-therapists.htm

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Related Occupations

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.

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

Popular Music Performance (AAS)

March 2, 2020/in Visual, Fine & Performing Arts/by Webmaster

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.

Degree Map | Popular Music Performance

Degree Map – Popular Music Performance

Certificate Map | Popular Music Performance

Program Information

The Popular Music Performance A.A.S. Degree prepares individuals for entry-level positions in the entertainment industry by focusing on live performance, with everything from how to perfect your sound, to building confidence, charisma, and comfortability on stage, interacting with the audience, writing, recording, and publishing hit songs, putting on energetic and entertaining shows, and building a profitable career as a stage performer.

If you’re looking for a career in the music industry, look no further! The Entertainment Industry Technology (EIT) program at Central Arizona College will prepare you for an exciting career in the music business. A literal “School of Rock,” the EIT program is your chance to embed yourself in the technology and business of making music for a living – all while doing what you love… making music! This dynamic, hands-on program is designed to vie students comprehensive training in the modern music industry. Learn how to engineer professional-quality music in a recording studio, perform high-energy shows in front of live audiences, mix live sound and design lighting for concerts, get your music licensed in TV shows and movies, intern at professional recording studios or concert halls, and so much more! A fully accredited A.A.S. (Associates of Applied Sciences) degree or certificate can be earned in Recording Engineering, Live Audio & Lighting, Popular Music Performance. With CAC’s EIT program, you get a complete well-rounded education in the music industry with practical hands-on experience and an accredited associate’s degree or certificate in your chosen area of focus. Plus, CAC EIT students get FREE STUDIO TIME and FREE REHEARSAL SPACE for personal music projects and class assignments! CAC has on-campus living, low tuition, and small class sizes with personal attention with inspectors who have had successful careers in the music business. Our instructors are music industry veterans, national recording artists, stage performers, producers, entertainment law attorneys, theater sound & lighting designers, and professional studio musicians, etc. Seating is limited… REGISTER TODAY!

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Equine Management and Training (AAS)

March 2, 2020/in Biological/Physical Sciences & Agriculture/by Webmaster

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.

(AAS) Degree Map

Certificate Map

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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.

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Related Occupations

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.

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

Mathematics pathway (AA)

February 27, 2020/in Computer Technology, Engineering & Math/by Webmaster

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.

(AA) Degree Map

PLO/MSLO Crosswalk

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.

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Math Careers

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree.

If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Scholarships and Internships

Scholarships

Check out these scholarship opportunities for math students just like you.

Central Arizona College Engineering Scholarship (PDF)

Why CAC?

Internships

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Build your resume and gain experience with an internship. Check out these great opportunities for community college students just like you.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2020 Summer Research Team Program – For both Faculty and Students

NCAS- NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars

2019-2020 NASA Psyche Inspired program

NANOTECHNOLOGY-ENABLED WATER TREATMENT (NEWT) (PDF)

APS Summer Engineering Internship

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Summer Actuarial Intern

Next Steps

Related Occupations

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.

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

Psychology pathway (AA)

February 27, 2020/in Social/Behavioral Science & Public Service/by Webmaster

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.

(AA) Degree Map

PLO/MSLO Crosswalk

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.

Contact Information

Career and Transfer Resources

Career & Transfer Resources

Transfer Center

Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.

Career Center

The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.

Next Steps

Related Occupations

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.

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

Faculty

Nneka Reid

NNEKA REID

Professor of Psychology

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

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

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