The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Yoga Instruction prepares students to become qualified yoga instructors. The program provides students with a foundation in the theory, tradition and practice of yoga, knowledge of anatomy and physiology applied to yoga instruction, instructional methodology in the art and science of teaching yoga asanas, and practice teaching experience.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Students must enroll in a Physical Activities: Yoga course each semester.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Practice industry accepted professional and ethical behavior.
- Utilize effective written and oral communication skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field of yoga.
- Utilize a range of movement techniques based in body knowledge to assess the skill level of yoga students and demonstrate appropriate movement modifications.
- Analyze yoga philosophy, historical roots, current issues and trends in personal and professional yoga practice.
- Develop and implement individual strategies for yoga instruction grounded in established theories, philosophies and guidelines.
- Apply evaluative feedback from self and others to develop and refine teaching approaches and style.
Successful completion of this certificate 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.
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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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. 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.
Fall Semester (Term 1)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED101YO or PED103YO | Yoga or Yoga | 0–1 | |||
| PED150 | Tradition and Practice of Yoga I | 2 | |||
| PED270 | Teaching Yoga: Level I | 2 | |||
| Restricted Electives | Choose from list of Restricted Electives below | 1–2 | |||
| PED102YO | Yoga - Intermediate | Taken every semester | 1 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED155 | Tradition and Practice of Yoga II | 2 | |||
| PED271 | Teaching Yoga: Level II | 2 | |||
| Restricted Electives | Choose from list of Restricted Electives below | 1–2 | |||
| PED102YO | Yoga - Intermediate | Complete PED102YO every semester | 1 |
Summer Semester (Term 3)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED102YO | Yoga - Intermediate | Complete PED102YO every semester | 1 | ||
| PED272 | Teaching Yoga: Alignments and Adjustments | Summer Course | 2 |
Fall Semester (Term 4)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED102YO | Yoga - Intermediate | Complete PED102YO every semester | 1 | ||
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | SG | 4 | ||
| PED274 | Teaching Yoga: Practicum | Practicum course | 1 | ||
| Restricted Electives | Choose from list of Restricted Electives below | 1–2 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED101YO or PED103YO | Yoga or Yoga | 0–1 | |||
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | SG | 4 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED101YO or PED102YO or PED103YO or PED201YO | Yoga or Yoga - Intermediate or Yoga or Yoga - Advanced | Complete PED102YO every semester | 4 | ||
| PED150 | Tradition and Practice of Yoga I | 2 | |||
| PED155 | Tradition and Practice of Yoga II | 2 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED270 | Teaching Yoga: Level I | 2 | |||
| PED271 | Teaching Yoga: Level II | 2 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PED272 | Teaching Yoga: Alignments and Adjustments | Summer Course | 2 | ||
| PED274 | Teaching Yoga: Practicum | Practicum course | 1 | ||
| Restricted Electives | Choose from list of Restricted Electives below | 1–2 |
Restricted Electives:
Students must complete at least one credit from List 1 and two credits from List 2, OR three credits from List 2.
List 1
PED101YO Yoga (1)
PED102YO Yoga - Intermediate (1)
PED103YO Yoga (0.5)
PED201YO Yoga - Advanced (1)
PED101YK Kundalini Yoga (1)
PED103YK Kundalini Yoga (0.5)
PED101YP Power Yoga (1)
PED102YP Power Yoga - Intermediate (1)
PED103YP Power Yoga (0.5) 1
List 2
+ PED280 Introduction to Yoga Therapy (2)
+ PED281 Yoga Therapy - Upper Body Principles (2)
WED162 Meditation and Wellness (1) 2-3
- SG = Natural Sciences General
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 curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Yoga Instruction (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=135205).
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.