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The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has opened registration for seven bachelor’s degree programs. Courses will begin in August 2023.
The bachelor’s degree programs are:
- BAS, Data Analytics and Programming: Mesa
- BAS, Information Technology: Phoenix
- BAS, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Computed Tomography: GateWay
- BAS, Public Safety Administration: Phoenix and Rio Salado
- BA, Early Childhood Education - Dual Language: Mesa
- BA, Elementary Education and Special Education: Glendale, Paradise Valley, and Rio Salado
- BS, Behavioral Sciences: South Mountain
“These baccalaureate degrees represent a historic new chapter for our System and the residents of Greater Phoenix,” said MCCCD Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. “By investing and broadening our educational offerings to include baccalaureate degrees, we now provide students with additional opportunities to learn and grow in their chosen paths. We are excited to enroll and welcome our inaugural group of students into these seven diverse programs.”
MCCCD is proud to offer these accredited bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand fields. As Arizona’s top provider of workforce development, MCCCD continues to provide proactive solutions that address the state’s labor shortage that extends across diverse industries.
MCCCD baccalaureate degrees are:
Affordable - less than a third of university tuition
Convenient - courses offered at colleges throughout the Valley
Flexible - meeting busy schedules; in-person, evening, and online options
Personalized - supported by faculty and staff in a small class-size setting.
"The MCCCD community is thrilled to continue offering groundbreaking opportunities for our students as they continue their educational experience," said MCCCD Governing Board President Marie Sullivan. "These baccalaureate degrees are a direct result of a collaborative effort by MCCCD to make this possibility a reality in Maricopa County and MCCCD continues to serve as a foundational model for community colleges around the country to replicate."
For up-to-date information about MCCCD’s Bachelor’s Degree Programs, visit www.maricopa.edu/bachelors-degrees.