Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Resources with a major in Family Studies

For students attending classes at Northland Pioneer College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. The School of Family and Consumer Resources offers undergraduate majors in family studies, family and consumer sciences education with secondary education and family life education tracks, and retailing and consumer studies. A maximum of 72 units of community college credit may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The University of Arizona On-line Catalog or contact the School of Family and Consumer Resources (621-1075) for additional information.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

There are no equivalent courses available at Northland Pioneer College for the major in Family Studies. Complete this requirement after transfer to the UA.

BASIC SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES

COMMUNICATION--6 units

• HUS 130, 140
• SPT 120

COMPUTER SKILLS--3 units

• Complete this requirement after transfer to the UA

ENGLISH--6 units

• ENL 101, 102

MATHEMATICS--3 units

• MAT 130

GENERAL EDUCATION STUDY AREAS
Select course work from five of the six study areas listed. A minimum of 32 units is required in the five study areas selected.

1. WESTERN CIVILIZATION--6-9 units

• ANT 102
• ART 115, 116
• HIS 105, 106, 155, 156
• HUM 150, 151
• MUS 150

2. BIOLOGICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES--8 units, one lab required

• BIO 100, 181, 182, 201, 202
• HES 145

3. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES--8 units

• AGR 120
• CHM 130 or 151, 152
• GLG 101, 102
• MAT 125, 220, 230, 231
• PHY 113, 114

4. INDIVIDUALS, SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS--6-9 units

• PSY 101*
• SOC 120*

* These courses are required for the major in Family Studies.

5. NON-WESTERN CIVILIZATIONS--3 units

• ANT 205
• PHL 150

6. ARTS, LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE--6 units

• ART 101, 115, 116
• ENL 220, 221, 230, 231, 233, 234
• LAN 116, 120, 121, 125, 126, 130, 131, 160, 201, 202, 260
• MUS 150
• PHO 200
• SPT 160
• Any second language literature or instruction course(s)
• Any art, dance or music performance course to a maximum of three units

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Last updated December 21, 2001