1998-99 UA Pima Community College transfer guide

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a major in Health Education

For students attending classes at Pima Community College and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. Students may obtain a major in health education with an option in community health or school health education. Prior to formal admission to the School of Health Professions, students interested in this major should register in the University College with a major in Pre-Health Education. Refer to The UA Desert Lynx On-line Catalog or the Health Education Program (626-7863) 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."

ARIZONA GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (AGEC-A)--35 credits (click here to see course lists)
Freshman Composition--6 credits
Humanities and Fine Arts--6-9 credits
Biological and Physical Sciences--8 credits
Mathematics--3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences--6-9 credits
Other Requirement Options--0-6 credits

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

Formal admission to the School of Health Professions is required of all undergraduate students. To apply, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

Community Health Education Option
1.
2.		 Completion of 56 units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree in health education.
A cumulative grade-point average of 2.25 (4.0 scale) or higher on all college course work completed.
School Health Education Option
1.
2.		 Completion of 56 units of credit applicable to a baccalaureate degree in health education.
In order to be eligible for enrollment in professional Education courses taught in the College of Education, students selecting this option must meet the following requirements:
a.
b.
c.		 A cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 (4.0 scale) or higher on all college course work completed.
Completion of a minimum of 12 credits at The University of Arizona.
Passing score on the Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Examination or completion of a Developmental Writing Workshop.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Biology--16 credits
  • BIO 181, 182, 201, 202

Chemistry--10 credits

  • CHM 151, 152

Communication--3 credits

  • SPE 110
 Health--3 credits
  • HED 136

Political Science--6 credits

  • POS 130 and 220
 Psychology--4 credits
  • PSY 101

Sociology--3 credits

  • SOC 101

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 April 18, 2000