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

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 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

• 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--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 111, 112
• History -- HST *231, *232
• Humanities -- HUM 221
• Navajo and Indian Studies -- NIS *111, *160
• Psychology -- +PSY 111, 240, 250
• Sociology -- SOC 111

+PSY 111 required for major.

ARTS--3 units

• ARH 113, 114
• FA 112, 116

LITERATURE--3 units

• ENG 233 or 234

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Last updated March 20, 2000