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POS110: American National Government
– 3 credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
25270
South Mountain
LA 330
In Person
09/09 –
12/19
Fall 2025
Tu,Th
8:30AM – 9:55AM
- E. Guthrie
Open
7 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks
-
Book Information
26434
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Lauritano
Open
6 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26435
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Lauritano
Open
4 of 4 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site:
https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19187
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. Hester
Open
9 of 28 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class
-
Book Information
21011
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/20 –
12/12
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Desai
Open
1 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
-
Book Information
14340
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
2 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eight (8) Weeks
-
Textbook info pending
26423
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Lauritano
Open
4 of 9 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26494
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Lauritano
Open
5 of 22 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
POS113: United States and Arizona Social Studies
– 3 credits
Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of Arizona to the U.S. government as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: H, SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16024
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
09/09 –
12/19
Fall 2025
Tu
2:00PM – 3:15PM
- O. Vidal Aparicio
Open
22 of 32 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
POS120: International Relations
– 3 credits
Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: G, SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15138
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
09/24 –
12/19
Fall 2025
W
2:00PM – 3:15PM
- V. Ghosh
Open
10 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
This course will be taught with multiple attendance options.
Students have the flexibility to choose between on campus or Online instruction for each class session throughout the semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
POS140: Comparative Government
– 3 credits
Overview and evaluation of the sub-field of comparative politics. Covers various national governments from around the world: their structure, system, method of governance. Examines methods of assessing these governments. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: G, SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
30393
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- I. Kroman
Open
5 of 18 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
-
Book Information
30394
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- I. Kroman
Open
10 of 13 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
-
Book Information
POS210: Political Ideologies
– 3 credits
Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
11349
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/27 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- N. Damask
Open
7 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31225
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- I. Kroman
Open
7 of 18 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
-
Book Information
31226
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- I. Kroman
Open
11 of 13 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
-
Book Information
POS220: U.S. and Arizona Constitution
– 3 credits
Examination of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
27617
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Flynn
Open
21 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27716
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Felix
Open
5 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class
8-week class option available
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
POS221: Arizona Constitution
– 1 credit
Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
23850
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 22
In Person
11/21 –
11/22
Fall 2025
F,Sat
5:00PM – 10:00PM
- J. Mesnard
Open
17 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Class 23850 meets at SC 22 Friday from Nov 21 to Nov 22, 2025 from 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Class 23850 also meets at SC 22 Saturday from Nov 21 to Nov 22, 2025 from 8:00AM - 6:30PM
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21063
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/20 –
11/28
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- O. Vidal Aparicio
Open
2 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26418
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Burns
Open
1 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Four (4) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
2-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26419
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Burns
Open
20 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Four (4) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
2-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26496
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Burns
Open
23 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Four (4) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
2-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19110
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
09/29 –
10/31
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- T. Lennon
Open
7 of 28 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Second Five (5) Week Class
-
Book Information
POS222: U.S. Constitution
– 2 credits
Examination of the United States Constitution. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
26424
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Burns
Open
27 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
4-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26467
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- J. Burns
Open
30 of 30 seats available
-
Notes
- Notes: Eight (8) Week Class
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
4-week class option available
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
POS110: American National Government – 3 credits
Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25270
|
South Mountain
LA 330 |
In Person
|
09/09 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
Tu,Th
|
8:30AM – 9:55AM
|
|
Open
7 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
26434
|
Rio Salado
Print Based |
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
26435
|
Rio Salado
Print Based |
Print Based
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
4 of 4 seats available |
|
|||||||
19187
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
9 of 28 seats available |
|
|||||||
21011
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
10/20 –
12/12
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
1 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
14340
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 27 seats available |
|
|||||||
26423
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
4 of 9 seats available |
|
|||||||
26494
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 22 seats available |
|
POS113: United States and Arizona Social Studies – 3 credits
Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of Arizona to the U.S. government as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: H, SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16024
|
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
|
09/09 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
Tu
|
2:00PM – 3:15PM
|
|
Open
22 of 32 seats available |
|
POS120: International Relations – 3 credits
Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: G, SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15138
|
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
|
09/24 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
W
|
2:00PM – 3:15PM
|
|
Open
10 of 24 seats available |
|
POS140: Comparative Government – 3 credits
Overview and evaluation of the sub-field of comparative politics. Covers various national governments from around the world: their structure, system, method of governance. Examines methods of assessing these governments. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: G, SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30393
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 18 seats available |
|
|||||||
30394
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
10 of 13 seats available |
|
POS210: Political Ideologies – 3 credits
Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: SB
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11349
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
10/27 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 30 seats available |
|
|||||||
31225
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 18 seats available |
|
|||||||
31226
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 13 seats available |
|
POS220: U.S. and Arizona Constitution – 3 credits
Examination of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
27617
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
21 of 30 seats available |
|
|||||||
27716
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
5 of 30 seats available |
|
POS221: Arizona Constitution – 1 credit
Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23850
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 22 |
In Person
|
11/21 –
11/22
Fall 2025 |
F,Sat
|
5:00PM – 10:00PM
|
|
Open
17 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
21063
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
|
10/20 –
11/28
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
2 of 24 seats available |
|
|||||||
26418
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
1 of 30 seats available |
|
|||||||
26419
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
20 of 30 seats available |
|
|||||||
26496
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
23 of 30 seats available |
|
|||||||
19110
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
09/29 –
10/31
Fall 2025 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
7 of 28 seats available |
|
POS222: U.S. Constitution – 2 credits
Examination of the United States Constitution. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).
Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26424
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Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
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08/25 –
10/13
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
27 of 30 seats available |
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26467
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Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
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10/20 –
12/08
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
30 of 30 seats available |
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