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Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available95
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio19:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Pima Community College accept credits earned through Advanced Placement exams.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 115 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 120 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 130 or 131 |
| 4 | 6 | ART 130 & 131 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIO 181IN & 182IN |
| 3 | 4 | BIO 100IN | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MAT 220 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 9 | MAT 220 & 231 |
| 3 | 5 | MAT 220 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 10 | CHM 151IN & 152IN |
| 4 | 5 | CHM 151IN | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | CHI 101 & 102 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POS 204 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 5 | CIS 131 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ART 110 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | WRT 101 or Elective |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | WRT 101 or Elective |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 6 | HIS 101 & 102 |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 16 | FRE 101, 102, 201 & 202 |
| 4 | 12 | FRE 101, 102 & 201 | |
| 3 | 8 | FRE 101 & 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GER 101 & 102 |
| 5 | 16 | GER 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| 4 | 12 | GER 101, 102 & 201 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | GEO 103 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 16 | ITA 101, 102, 201 & 202 |
| 3 | 8 | ITA 101 & 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 15 | JPN 101, 102 & 201 |
| 5 | 20 | JPN 101, 102, 201 & 202 | |
| 3 | 10 | JPN 101 & 102 | |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | LAT 101 & 102 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECN 202 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECN 201 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 5 | MUS 125 & 127 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY121IN |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY122IN |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHY122IN |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHY 121IN |
| Psychology | 4 | 4 | PSY 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 19 | SPA 101 & SPA 102 & SPA 201 & SPA 202 & SPA 251 |
| 3 | 16 | SPA 101 & SPA 102 & SPA 201 & SPA 202 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 16 | SPA 101 & SPA 102 & SPA 201 & SPA 202 |
| 4 | 19 | SPA 101 & SPA 102 & SPA 201 & SPA 202 & SPA 251 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT 167 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POS 201 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIS 141 & 142 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HIS 104 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
3
- 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Archeology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
B
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Clinical/Medical Social Work
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Digital Arts
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
- Electrician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
F
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
G
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- General Studies
- Ground Transportation, Other
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health and Wellness, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Industrial Technology/Technician
L
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Work, Other
- Somatic Bodywork
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
V
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Weekend College
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