Bachelor of Arts with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies

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 General Catalog or contact the Office of Academic Services (621-3336) 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."

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the fourth 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, 201, 202
• GER 101, 102, 201, 202
• GRK 101, 102, 201, 202
• ITA 101, 102, 201, 202
• JPN 101, 102, 201, 202
• LAT 101, 102, 201, 202
• POR 101, 102
• RUS 101, 102, 201, 202
• SLG 101, 102, 201, 202
• SPA 101, 102, 201, 202 or 203

Note:  If students select Portuguese, the intermediate level of study may be completed upon transfer to The University of Arizona.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS -- The Interdisciplinary Studies degree is a special major which allows students to combine three disciplines (two of which must be in the Colleges of Humanities, Science, and/or Social and Behavioral Sciences) into a coherent and intellectually challenging program of academic concentration that is not otherwise available through the colleges' departmentally based majors and minors. Designing the major requires that the student (1) construct the program of study with the aid of an academic advisor from the Office of Academic Services and the three departmental advisors; (2) prepare a written proposal; and (3) have the final proposal and program accepted by the University College.  This major can also be completed through the University of Arizona Evening & Weekend Campus (EWC).  The following disciplines are available through EWC:  Communication, English, Political Science, Psychology and Spanish.

Requirements include:

1. All general education requirements.
2. Twenty-one credits within each of three subject areas (disciplines) selected; at least 12 credits in each area must be upper-division course work completed in residence at The University of Arizona.
3. Forty-two credits of upper-division course work.
4. Ninety credits of liberal arts courses through the Colleges of Science, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences or accepted in transfer from other institutions.
5. A 2.0 GPA in each subject area and cumulatively.

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 June 10, 2003