Bachelor of Arts in Education with a major in Elementary Education
For students attending classes at Diné 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 bachelors 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.
Formal admission to the College of Education is required of all undergraduate students who wish to pursue a major or earn a teaching certificate 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:
Fifty-six units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree completed by beginning of professional program (junior year).
Cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 (4.0 scale) or higher on the most current 56 units of college course work.
Basic skills testing (formerly the PPST) has been suspended since spring 1994; however, for future admissions, the faculty in the College of Education are looking at various forms of basic skills assessment.
Students who are judged eligible for admission are evaluated by additional criteria. Those individuals who wish to pursue a bachelors degree in teacher education should contact the College of Education, Office of Student and Career Services. Students are strongly encouraged to contact education advisors early in their academic programs for more details concerning admission criteria.
GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
ENGLISH--6 units
- ENG 101, 102
MATHEMATICS--3 units
- MTH 110
College algebra is the minimum mathematics requirement. One of the following higher level mathematics courses may be substituted:
- MTH 111, 118, 191, 192, 220, 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. Completion of one of the following options at Diné College will fulfill this requirement.
- Option 1 -- NAV 101, 102, 201, 202
- Option 2 -- NAV 211, 212
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:
- HST 234
- NIS 221, 225
LIST 2 (Western Traditions and Cultures) - complete a two-course sequence from the following options:
- Option 1 -- FA 112, 115, 131
- Option 2 -- HST 101 or 102 and select one course from HST 101, 102, 135, 136
BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES--4 units (including lab) from Category 1 and 4 units (including lab) from Category 2.
- Category 1:
Biology -- BIO 180, 184, 190, 205, 226, 242
- Category 2:
Astronomy -- AST 100
Chemistry -- CHM 130 or 151, 152 or 230
Geology -- GLG 101, 102
Physics -- PHY 101, 121, 131INDIVIDUALS, 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 111, 112
- History -- HST *231, *232
- Humanities -- HUM 221
- Navajo and Indian Studies -- NIS *111, *160
- Psychology -- PSY 111, 240, 250
- Sociology -- SOC 111
ARTS--3 units
- ARH 113, 114
- FA 112, 116
LITERATURE--3 units
- ENG 233 or 234
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Last updated April 18, 2000