Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Information Studies and eSociety
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Attention: Rio Salado College does not offer the following courses for completion:Â
- EDU292 - This course is available at CGCC, EMCC, GCC, MCC, PVCC, PC, SCC, SMCC.
- IFS210 - This course is available at CGCC, MCC.
- IFS213 - This course is available at MCC.
Courses may be offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats. Please contact a Rio academic advisor for the most current information. All courses completed at any Maricopa Community College are transferable to Rio based on District policy. Estimated additional costs would be consistent with your current tuition rate.
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Information Studies and eSociety is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for work in: marketing, social media, libraries, editing, copywriting, public relations, online content creation, and communication. Students will examine their roles as content creators and consumers in a global society, critically engage with information, and communicate and collaborate across diverse populations and platforms. This program also provides university transfer options in addition to workforce preparedness.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
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:
- Apply the principles and theories of information creation, information seeking behaviors, and digital communications.
- Analyze historical and cultural perspectives of information creation, access, and use.
- Articulate the roles of citizens as information creators and consumers in a sustainable global society.
- Create, implement, and modify a research plan to meet an information need.
- Critically evaluate information in a variety of formats for perspectives, gaps, and influence.
- Use information according to ethical, legal, copyright, and policy considerations.
- Practice collaborative working relationships across multiple platforms while taking into account communication opportunities and challenges.
- Employ appropriate digital tools and media to create professional works in various mediums for diverse audiences.
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 annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Advertising and Promotions Managers
$105,680 Show expanded career information for Advertising and Promotions Managers
Editors
$48,690 Show expanded career information for Editors
Library Assistants, Clerical
$31,370 Show expanded career information for Library Assistants, Clerical
Library Technicians
$37,980 Show expanded career information for Library Technicians
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$63,590 Show expanded career information for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
$65,720 Show expanded career information for Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Public Relations Specialists
$62,210 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
Technical Writers
$39,090 Show expanded career information for Technical Writers
Writers and Authors
$58,150 Show expanded career information for Writers and Authors
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 Pathway Planner 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.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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IFS210 | Information Without Borders: Research in a Global Society | Critical course Gateway course | G, SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
Elective | Elective | 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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IFS201 | Information in a Post-Truth World | L, SB | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or L | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | PSY230 recommended for University of Arizona, Information Studies and eSociety, Bachelor of Arts. | CS | 3 | |
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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IFS213 | Hacking and Open Source Culture | H, SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | EDU/HUM/STO292 or ENH295 recommended. | HU | 3 | |
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | EDU/HUM/STO292 or ENH295 recommended. | HU | 3 | |
SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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IFS210 | Information Without Borders: Research in a Global Society | Critical course Gateway course | G, SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | 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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MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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IFS201 | Information in a Post-Truth World | L, SB | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Term 4
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 | SB or L | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | PSY230 recommended for University of Arizona, Information Studies and eSociety, Bachelor of Arts. | CS | 3 | |
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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IFS213 | Hacking and Open Source Culture | H, SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | EDU/HUM/STO292 or ENH295 recommended. | HU | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | EDU/HUM/STO292 or ENH295 recommended. | HU | 3 | |
SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Elective | Elective | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Electives
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. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
Recommend Elective courses be selected from the following:
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication
IFS215 Cultural Context of Health Information
MKT110 Marketing and Social Networking
MCO120 Media and Society
POS210 Political Ideologies
PSY132 Psychology and Culture
SOC241 Race and Ethnic Relations
Recommended for University of Arizona, Information Studies and eSociety, Bachelor of Arts:
Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment.
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
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=183994).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.