Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese
The "Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese," as an Associate's degree program, is offered at the Mesa, Glendale, and Rio Salado campuses, but not at SCC.
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Japanese provides the first two years of a four year curriculum for the student who plans to transfer to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Japanese. An Academic Certificate (AC) in Language Studies is also available.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students intending to complete the Academic Certificate in Language Studies (Major Code 6237N) should consider the recommendation notes listed below.
Students may qualify to enter higher level Japanese courses by placement or may qualify to exempt out of taking any Japanese courses by assessment.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
- Interpret intermediate-level informational and literary texts in Japanese.
- Interpret intermediate-level oral communication in Japanese.
- Present information and express opinions in intermediate-level written and spoken Japanese.
- Interact and negotiate meaning in intermediate-level spoken Japanese.
- Explain the relationship between Japanese linguistic practices and cultural perspectives.
- Compare and contrast Japanese language and culture with other languages and cultures.
- Use intermediate-level Japanese in multiple environments and contexts.
- 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.
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$68,050 Show expanded career information for Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Interpreters and Translators
$37,840 Show expanded career information for Interpreters and Translators
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$55,180 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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.
Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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JPN101 | Elementary Japanese I | Critical course Gateway course OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
Elective | Elective | JPN115 or JPN116 recommended | 0–3 | ||
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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JPN102 | Elementary Japanese II | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
JPH245 | Traditional and Modern Japanese Culture | G, HU | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or 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 SB or L or SB | 0–3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | JPN115 or JPN116 recommended | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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JPN201 | Intermediate Japanese I | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
ENG213 or SLC201 |
Introduction to the Study of Language or Introduction to Linguistics | HU, SB or HU, SB | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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JPN202 | Intermediate Japanese II | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
HU or SB |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Social-Behavioral Sciences | Either HU or SB may be met by ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses | HU or SB | 3 | |
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
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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JPN101 | Elementary Japanese I | Critical course Gateway course OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
Elective | Elective | JPN115 or JPN116 recommended | 0–3 | ||
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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JPN102 | Elementary Japanese II | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
Elective | Elective | JPN115 or JPN116 recommended | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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JPN201 | Intermediate Japanese I | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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JPN202 | Intermediate Japanese II | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | G | 0–5 | |
JPH245 | Traditional and Modern Japanese Culture | G, HU | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 5
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 SB or L or SB | 0–3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG213 or SLC201 |
Introduction to the Study of Language or Introduction to Linguistics | HU, SB or HU, SB | 3 | ||
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU or SB |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Social-Behavioral Sciences | Either HU or SB may be met by ENG213 OR SLC201 in Required Courses | HU or SB | 3 | |
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 |
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=190002).
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.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Japanese