Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Theatre Arts Education

For students attending classes at Pima Community College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Refer to The UA Desert Lynx On-line Catalog or contact the College of Fine Arts (621-1301) for additional information. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Consult your advisor regarding course selection. If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Options for Completion of the University General Education Requirement."

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the second semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA Desert Lynx On-line Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Pima Community College includes the following:

• FRE 110, 111
• GER 110, 111
• ITA 110, 111
• JPN 110, 111
• LAT 110, 111
• POR 110, 111
• RUS 110, 111
• SLG 101, 102
• SPA 110, 111

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS -- A minimum of 18 credits of theatre arts courses must be completed in residence at The University of Arizona, for the major in Theatre Arts Education.

Theatre Arts--32 credits

• DRA 103, 104, 111, 112, 113, 115, 118, 140, 141, 149, 151, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 245

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION -- Consult a Theatre Arts Education advisor at The University of Arizona for assistance in selecting the required course work. Students pursuing a major in theatre arts education must meet the following special requirements before being admitted to the Teacher Education Program:

1. Completion of 56 units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree.
2. Cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 (4.0 scale) or higher on the most current 56 credits of college course work.
3. 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.

As part of the teacher certification process, the State of Arizona requires all teachers to:

1. Satisfactorily complete the Arizona examination on United States and Arizona constitutions;
   or
2. Satisfactorily complete course work (POS 110 and 130 or POS 112) on the United States and Arizona constitutions. (Refer to the individuals, societies and institutions requirement.)

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE HDE 105, "TRANSFER STRATEGIES!" This course offers UA campus visits; meetings with UA staff members who represent the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, The Center for Transfer Students and other University resources; and consultation for evaluating transfer timing. This course transfers to the UA as elective credit. See a P.C.C. counselor/advisor about enrolling in HDE 105.

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Last updated March 14, 2000