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

For students attending classes at Cochise 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). Elementary education majors must choose a subject matter concentration in consultation with an academic advisor in the College of Education. The pre-education advisor at The University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus can be contacted at 1140 N. Colombo, Sierra Vista, (458-8278).

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 or 107
• ENG 102 or 108

MATHEMATICS--3 units

• MAT 151

College algebra is the minimum mathematics requirement. One of the following higher level mathematics courses may be substituted:

• MAT 172, 187, 220, 231

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 Cochise College includes the following:

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

Note: If students select Latin, 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 one course from the following options:

• ANT 286, 287

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

• Option 1 -- ART 107, 108
• Option 2 -- HIS 140 or 141 and select one course from HIS 110, 111, 140, 141, 142
• Option 3 -- HUM 205, 206, 207

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES--8 units including laboratory work.
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 101, 102
• Geography -- GEO 102, 105
• Journalism -- JRN 101
• Linguistics -- LIN 101
• Philosophy -- PHI 111, 130
• Political Science -- POS 100, 110
• Psychology -- +PSY 101, 210, 240
• Sociology -- SOC 101, *160

+ PSY 101 is required for the major.

ARTS--3 units

• ART 103, 106, 120, 231
• MUS 100, 101, 102, 110, 111, 132, 201, 210, 260

LITERATURE--3 units

• ENG 220, 221, 222, 224, 265
• SPA 220, 221, 224, 225

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Last updated March 20, 2000