UA/Pima Community College Transfer Guide for 2001-02

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 General 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 "Acceptance of Transfer Course Work to meet UA General Education Requirements."

ARIZONA GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM (AGEC-A)--35 credits (course lists)
NOTE: Second Language and Major Requirement courses may fulfill AGEC requirements, see your Pima Community College advisor.
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 General Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at Pima Community College includes the following:

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

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

* Common course

PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE STU 210, "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 STU 210.

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Last updated May 14, 2002