Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Family Life Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to study in fields related to family life education, human development, or child and family studies. The program includes study of child and adult development, marriage and family relationships, and the intersections of school, community, and family. Students can pursue careers in public, private, and human service agencies working with children, youth, and families. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Child and Family Organizations, Management and Administration is available and can be fully embedded in this AA.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
For some occupations within this field, students may be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB vaccination. Please consult with your faculty mentor to discuss these and other occupational requirements.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Describe the developmental framework, processes, and contexts of human development.
- Describe basic research methods, ethical considerations, and cross-cultural research in the family and human development field.
- Describe major theories of human development.
- Describe the foundations of the family life education field as well as its historical, contemporary, and future contexts.
- Evaluate current national and global policies and dynamics that impact family systems.
- Analyze emerging issues that impact the development of family social policy.
- Compare and contrast historical, social, and political factors, values, and practices that impact diverse family groups.
- Describe diverse human behaviors throughout the life cycle.
- Apply theories and methodologies used when studying human behavior.
- Evaluate the context and the issues of work experiences that impact the family and human development professional.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Childcare Workers
$30,250 Show expanded career information for Childcare Workers
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
$53,490 Show expanded career information for Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
$37,020 Show expanded career information for Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,950 Show expanded career information for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Fundraisers
$60,010 Show expanded career information for Fundraisers
Personal Care Aides
$30,070 Show expanded career information for Personal Care Aides
Recreation Workers
$33,560 Show expanded career information for Recreation Workers
Social and Community Service Managers
$69,700 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
$39,460 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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NOTE: This pathway represents the 60 credits required to complete the Associate of Arts at MCCCD. Students in the NAU 90/30 program should consult with their NAU advisor to determine the additional 30 credits they should complete.
NOTE: This pathway represents the 60 credits required to complete the Associate of Arts at MCCCD. Students in the NAU 90/30 program should consult with their NAU advisor to determine the additional 30 credits they should complete.Recommend a four (4) credit or higher math course to complete at least twelve (12) credits of natural science and mathematics.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS205 | Human Development | SB | 3 | ||
CFS210 | Family Life Education | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or MAT15+ | College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. Recommend MAT15+ for students transferring to UofA. Recommend a four (4) credit or higher course be completed for students transferring to NAU`s BIS in Applied Human Behavior science track to complete at least twelve (12) credits of natural science and mathematics. | MA or MA | 3–6 | |
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS112 | Personal Growth and Family Relations | SB | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously if CRE101 is not required | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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NOTE: This pathway represents the 60 credits required to complete the Associate of Arts at MCCCD. Students in the NAU 90/30 program should consult with their NAU advisor to determine the additional 30 credits they should complete.
NOTE: This pathway represents the 60 credits required to complete the Associate of Arts at MCCCD. Students in the NAU 90/30 program should consult with their NAU advisor to determine the additional 30 credits they should complete.Recommend a four (4) credit or higher math course to complete at least twelve (12) credits of natural science and mathematics.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS210 | Family Life Education | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
MAT14+ or MAT15+ | College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. Recommend MAT15+ for students transferring to UofA. Recommend a four (4) credit or higher course be completed for students transferring to NAU`s BIS in Applied Human Behavior science track to complete at least twelve (12) credits of natural science and mathematics. | MA or MA | 3–6 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS205 | Human Development | SB | 3 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CFS112 | Personal Growth and Family Relations | SB | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously if CRE101 is not required | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective |
General Electives
Recommend that students choose general electives from the CFS prefix, specifically the following (if not already required by a student`s chosen transfer subplan):
CFS210 Family Life Education 3
CFS240 Human Behavior in Context 3
CFS243 Cross-cultural Parenting 3
CFS250 Social Policy and Families 3
CFS258 Families in Society 3
CFS259 Sexuality Over the Life Span 3
Students who complete the following courses will satisfy the requirements for the Certificate of Completion (CCL) (5401) in Child and Family Organizations Management and Administration:
CFS206 Child and Family Organizations: Management and Administration 3
CFS207 Organization and Community Leadership in Child and Family Organizations 3
CFS208 Child and Family Organizations: Fiscal Management and Grant Writing 3
CFS209 Child and Family Organizations: Project Management 3
FCS250 Portfolio Development and Professional Writing 3
FCS260 Family and Consumer Science Internship 1
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=189999).
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