Bachelor of Arts in Food Studies

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Get to know the intricacies of our planet's physical environment to unlock solutions for many of the key challenges the world faces today. Geographers study Earth's features, but with a strong appreciation for the human-environment relations that shape and are shaped by the distributions of these features across the landscape. Physical geography takes a scientific approach to understanding Earth's physical environment. The Bachelor of Science in Geography with a Physical Geography emphasis provides rigorous training in Earth and environmental science, emphasizing quantitative and scientific approaches to studying the physical environment. Students are encouraged to pursue internships and have access to research opportunities at renowned facilities and organizations, including Biosphere 2, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research and the Water Resources Research Center.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of core principles of physical geography in climatology, biogeography, landscapes, and/or water resources
• Exhibit ability to develop research questions, critically understand data sources & bias, integrate scholarly literature, & conduct research using primary and/or secondary source material
• Demonstrate ability to create, refine, and interpret graphical data to compare/contrast spatial patterns & structures
• Recognize the key factors influencing global and regional climate in the past, present, and future
• Identify and utilize appropriate geography methods to provide a systematic framework for examining environmental and social problems and apprehend their roles, individual and collective
• Demonstrate ability to engage in independent high-order critical thinking and synthesize, process, & present geographic concepts, methodologies, & applications in oral, written, & visual forms

Combine a fascination with the past, a love of reading and an appreciation for the complexities of the human experience with this widely applicable degree. History is a field of study that touches every corner of the globe and stretches back in time thousand of years. Students are encouraged to embrace their curiosity to pursue an individualized course of learning in this Bachelor of Arts program. Classwork balances the examination of the documented past with an evaluation of competing historic interpretations. Students enjoy opportunities to specialize their degree with internships at museums and historical institutions, as well as study abroad programs. Upon graduation, students pursue a diverse variety of professions, armed with skills such as critical thinking, writing, public speaking and problem-solving.

Learning Outcomes

• Write clear, well-organized prose.
• Conduct historical research, including appropriate use of primary sources, to provide properly documented evidence to support an argument.
• Recognize and evaluate competing historical interpretations.

Your interest in science, technology, big data and analytics can contribute to solving the natural resources, food, energy and health challenges of the future. A Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Analytics and Technology prepares students for careers at the intersection of science, technology and analytics. Coursework focuses on combining biological, physical and data sciences with technology and helping students apply these tools to real-world environmental, ecological, biological and human challenges. Career opportunities range from precision agriculture and remote sensing to data mining and statistical informatics.

As the first Bachelor of Arts in Law in the country, this degree is designed to meet the high demand for professionals with legal training across a wide spectrum of careers. Law provides the base for many professions, from human rights advocacy to politics, and the rigorous academics involved give students a highly sought-after set of skills. Undergraduates in the Law B.A. program, the first of its kind in the nation, receive instruction from faculty in the College of Law and the School of Government and Public Policy. Students learn key foundational aspects of law, such as criminal and civil procedure, contracts and torts, while specialized internships in real-world environments allow them to home in on areas of interest. Not only is this degree an essential component for careers in which legal training is a distinct advantage, but it also can provide an expedited path to law school or the university's accelerated master's option, where students can earn a Master of Legal Studies in just one extra semester

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of the reciprocal relationship between law and society including individual rights and liberty as reflected in the American law tradition.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of the reciprocal relationship between law and society including individual rights and liberty as reflected in the American law tradition.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of legal process and procedure, both in theory and in practice.
• Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of legal process and procedure, both in theory and in practice.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of foundational concepts related to government accountability and the mechanisms for ensuring accountability, including judicial review.
• Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of foundational concepts related to government accountability and the mechanisms for ensuring accountability, including judicial review.
• Demonstrate competency in key jurisprudential concepts, doctrines, and theories relevant to the common law.
• Students will demonstrate competency in key jurisprudential concepts, doctrines, and theories relevant to the common law.
• Development of core skill sets in legal reasoning and argumentation.
• Students will demonstrate development of core skill sets in legal reasoning and argumentation.

Preserving our planet's precious resources and learning innovative ways to use them wisely in the future calls for visionary leaders. You could be one of them. Geography is the study of Earth's physical features and the complicated relationship between humans and the environment. The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Geography with an emphasis in Water, Environment and Society takes this a step further. Students explore the broad scope of water supply and demand - a theme that has emerged as a critical planning issue in communities in the Western U.S. and around the world - at a school recognized as the world's No. 1 program in water resources by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Courses examine key questions facing policymakers and train students in the methods decision-makers use to address these issues, including remote sensing, geographic information science (GIS) and field methods. Students are encouraged to pursue internships and have access to research opportunities at renowned facilities and organizations, including the Water Resources Research Center, Arizona Project WET and Biosphere 2.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of core principles of physical geography in climatology, biogeography, landscapes, and/or water resources
• Exhibit ability to develop research questions, critically understand data sources & bias, integrate scholarly literature, & conduct research using primary and/or secondary source material
• Demonstrate ability to create, refine, and interpret graphical data to compare/contrast spatial patterns & structures
• Recognize the key factors influencing global and regional climate in the past, present, and future
• Identify and utilize appropriate geography methods to provide a systematic framework for examining environmental and social problems and apprehend their roles, individual and collective
• Demonstrate ability to engage in independent high-order critical thinking and synthesize, process, & present geographic concepts, methodologies, & applications in oral, written, & visual forms

Are you passionate about creating a healthy world? Learn how disease affects human biology and how to design, develop and formulate drugs that prevent or treat diseases. Pharmaceutical sciences are the foundation of new drug design, development and delivery. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences program learn to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge while also learning about governmental regulations of the drug development process, chemical-biological interactions of current drugs, the discovery of new drugs, and the techniques and tools in use by the pharmaceutical sciences industry. From discovering new therapies to testing and manufacturing new medications, this degree acts as a powerful springboard to careers in pharmacy, medicine, biotechnology, drug development and regulatory affairs.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand chemical-biological interactions as related to current drugs and the discovery and development of new drugs.
• Students will be able to understand the governmental regulation of the drug development process, including the demanding requirement for stringently controlled research.
• Students will be able to apply the scientific method to address gaps in knowledge, through hypothesis formulation, data collection/analysis, and rational interpretation.
• Students will be able to understand the techniques, and modern tools in use by the pharmaceutical science industry.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively in written and oral presentation.

Identify and assess global trends in political, financial and social areas and become an empowered leader who communicates and inspires across cultural boundaries. Global Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to thinking critically about global issues. This Bachelor of Arts is structured around intellectual and experiential frameworks that empower students to analyze, adapt, communicate, problem-solve and empathize. The Global Political and Economy emphasis examines the mechanisms of order and disorder, and cooperation and conflict among humans. It also explores the major types of formal organizations, including nation-states, international or transnational organizations, and nongovernment organizations. Students gain knowledge of diverse global institutions and their political, economic, social and cultural impacts on the world. They also develop ""global competency"" by obtaining the necessary skills for engaging in problem-solving across boundaries.

Learning Outcomes

• Concentration Specific Outcomes; 1. Global Cultures: Students will analyze how local, regional, and/or national cultures have been impacted by globalizing forces. 2. Global Health: Students will Identify and assess how the health of humans and human communities have been impacted by globalizing forces. 3. Political Economy and Institutions: Students will explain how globalizing political-economic and institutional forces shape order/disorder and cooperation/conflict around the world. 4. Global Societies: Students will articulate how globalization has impacted identities, cultures, and local/national communities in ways that generate social stability and instability.
• Foreign Language; Global Studies students will communicate in a foreign language commensurate with a sixth-semester proficiency
• Globalization in Regional Context; Global Studies students will identify and articulate how globalizing forces impact a major region of the world
• Globalizing Forces; Global Studies students will articulate and critically evaluate the causes and consequences of globalizing forces
• Multi-Disciplinarity; Global Studies students will demonstrate familiarity with multi-disciplinary approaches to Global Studies
• Verbal and Written Communication; Global Studies students will demonstrate success in expressing themselves effectively in written and verbal communication

Learn how the undergraduate Psychology major prepares you to enter the workforce with just four years of study and research on human behavior. Psychology is the study of the mind and how it influences actions. Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology learn about individual behavior and that of society as a whole. Coursework includes the study of development, learning, personality, memory, perception, consciousness, sexuality, love, spirituality and more. Undergraduates learn fundamental principles and concepts of psychology and crucial problem-solving skills relevant to a variety of industries. Potential career fields include social work, therapy, public health, human resources, nonprofit sectors, sales and marketing, and law and forensics. The B.A. allows students with an interest in careers in psychology to graduate job-ready.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge Base in Psychology; Students should demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems. Students completing a baccalaureate degree should show depth in their knowledge and application of psychological concepts and frameworks to problems of greater complexity. 1.1 Identify key concepts, content domains, and overarching themes in psychology 1.3 Apply psychological principles to understand and solve personal, social, and occupational issues
• Scientific Inquiry and Critical thinking; The skills in this domain involve the development of scientific reasoning and problem solving, including an understanding of effective research methods. Students should learn basic skills and concepts in interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena. 2.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret and/or conduct basic psychological research. 2.3 Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem solving 2.5 Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
• Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World; The skills in this domain involve the development of ethical knowledge concerning conducting psychological research broadly and assessing the quality of research and research-based information in the popular press. Students completing a baccalaureate degree should also have more direct opportunities to demonstrate adherence to professional values that will help them optimize their contributions and work effectively, even with those who do not share their heritage and traditions. This domain also promotes the adoption of personal and professional values that can strengthen community relationships and contributions. 3.1 Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice 3.2 Build and enhance interpersonal relationships by having opportunities to demonstrate adherence to professional values 3.3 Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels
• Communication; Students should demonstrate competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills. Students completing a baccalaureate degree should produce a research study or other psychological project, explain scientific results, and present information to a professional audience. 4.1 Demonstrate effective writing 4.2 Exhibit effective presentation skills
• Professional development; The emphasis in this goal is on application of psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, and career preparation. The skills at the baccalaureate level refer to abilities that sharpen student readiness for post-baccalaureate employment, graduate school, or professional school. In addition, career professionals can be enlisted to support occupational planning and pursuit. This emphasis is designed to optimize the competitiveness of graduates for securing places in the workforce. 5.1 Apply psychological content and skills to career goals 5.5 Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation

Prepare to become a change-maker and a thought leader in a global economy that spans the Caribbean, North America, Latin America, Africa and Europe. The Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies investigates the historical and contemporary experiences of Africana peoples and how they are shaped by gender, class, race and global conditions. Students choose from one of three emphases: African American History, Culture & Aesthetics; Comparative Global African Diaspora; or Performance, Media, & Digital Africana Studies. This interdisciplinary major gives students essential professional skills applicable to many careers, including the ability to understand people from any background; writing; critical thinking; public speaking; creativity; leadership; and initiative. Classes focus on literature, history, culture, film, technology, arts, politics and more. The program is a leader in digital learning and boasts the nation's first Hip-Hop minor. Students are supported by faculty and a network of community leaders, with opportunities for internships, study abroad and more.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the different and shared historical and contemporary experiences of the Africana world.
• Develop diversity and intercultural competencies (focusing on issues of race, color, class, and gender)
• Acquire and apply digital literacies and technological competencies as they apply to the Africana experience.
• Expose students to engagement and global education related to the Africana experience.
• Furnish and equip students with critical thinking and analytical skills that can be used in addressing challenges affecting the Africana communities.

If a career in Spanish language translation or interpretation interests you, the University of Arizona has a specific Spanish major emphasis to train students at the undergraduate level. Spanish language translators and interpreters are in high demand across health care, legal, nonprofit and business settings. Students wishing to earn their Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a Translation and Interpretation emphasis gain Spanish language immersion while learning linguistics and translation and interpretation theory and practice. Undergraduates also learn about the intersection of language with human rights and social justice issues, especially in the areas of health care and law. Practicums and internships in legal institutions and hospitals and clinics within the community help students gain experience with translation and interpretation beyond the classroom.