Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Special Education and Rehabilitation

For students attending classes at Arizona Western College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. A maximum of 72 units of community college credit may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The University of Arizona On-line Catalog or contact the Office of Student and Career Services in the College of Education (Education Bldg., Rm. 247) for additional information (621-7865).

Formal admission to the College of Education is required of all undergraduate students who wish to pursue a major in the College of Education. Admission to the College of Education is competitive. The deadlines for admission are the second Friday in September for any Spring term and the second Friday in February for any Fall term. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Fifty-six units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree completed by beginning of professional program (junior year).
2. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 (4.0 scale) or higher on the most current 56 units of college course work.

GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

ENGLISH--6 units

• ENG 101, 102

MATHEMATICS--3 units

• MAT 142 or 151

One of the following higher level mathematics courses may be substituted:

• MAT 172, 187, 212, 221

SECOND LANGUAGE--16 units
This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The University of Arizona On-line Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Arizona Western College includes the following:

• FRE 101, 102
• GER 101, 102, 201, 202
• SPA 101, 102, 201, 202

Note: If students select French, the intermediate level of study may be completed upon transfer to The University of Arizona.

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDY AREAS

TRADITIONS AND CULTURES--9 units from List 1 and List 2

LIST 1 (Non-Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete the following:

• ANT 140

LIST 2 (Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete a two-course sequence from the following options:

• Option 1 -- ARH 241, 242
• Option 2 -- HIS 101 or 102 and select one course from HIS 101, 102, 103, 121 or 122

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES--8 units
The special education and rehabilitation program in the College of Education requires BIO 201 and BIO 202.

INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS--9 units from at least two areas. One of the courses (identified with an * [asterisk] preceding the course number) must focus on gender, class, race or ethnicity.

• Anthropology -- ANT 120, 130
• Geography -- GEO 105
• History -- HIS *230
• Philosophy -- PHI 101, 105
• Psychology -- +PSY 101, *170, 270
• Sociology -- SOC 101, *170, *240

+ PSY 101 required for major.

ARTS--3 units

• ARH 241, 242
• ART 101, 102, 111
• MUS 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111 and 191, 120

LITERATURE--3 units

• ENG 170, 180, 190, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261
• SPA 260

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Last updated April 18, 2000