Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Womens Studies with Emphasis in Queer, Trans and Sexuality Studies

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A focus on applied mathematics prepares you to enter the job market with an undergraduate degree or to attend graduate school for science or engineering. Applied mathematicians use mathematical models to solve complex problems. Students earning a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with an Applied Mathematics emphasis engage in interdisciplinary study with core mathematics courses and a minor that is independent of the Department of Mathematics. They master a variety of mathematical problem-solving methods. Upon graduation, students are primed to apply their quantitative and computational knowledge and logical thinking skills across industries like engineering, technology, natural science, manufacturing, business and government. Others choose to further their education in science or engineering graduate studies, taking on challenging research projects.

Design is all around us: from the height of a street curb to the plastic lid on your coffee cup, invisible choices were made that shape how you live. What choices would you make if you could design the world around you? The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities with an emphasis in Spatial Organization & Design Thinking provides an innovative approach to understanding and affecting the physical world, bringing a humanities perspective to the future of the built environment. The program offers courses in sustainability, digital media, fabrication technology, and more, preparing you for jobs that communicate about-and effect change in-buildings, cities, and landscapes. This degree can also be a stepping stone to graduate studies in design, architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture.

Gain an understanding of global interactions between nations for a career involved in human rights, diplomacy, security, and war and peace. Political science is the study of government, public policy and the political behavior of individuals and groups. Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science program with an emphasis in International Relations graduate with a broad knowledge of the foundations, history and dynamics of politics in the U.S. and around the globe. Most importantly, they understand the unique relationships between the U.S. and other countries. Students take courses in political theory, foreign affairs, socio-political issues, and ideas and methods. They're also encouraged to acquire a double major or a minor in a secondary language. Fieldwork includes opportunities to intern at nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to critically analyze political information given an issue important in modern U.S. society.
• Students will be able to differentiate the theoretical, structural, historical, and scientific dimensions of politics.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Students will demonstrate sensitivity and tolerance of racial, cultural, and other human differences.
• Students will demonstrate commitment to being a politically responsible citizen.
• Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the American political system and/or political systems and governmental institutions around the world
• Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the political processes and institutions that form public policies and impact citizens, as well as the political culture that allows individuals and groups to affect how those processes function.
• Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of foundational concepts, theories, and methodologies used in the study of (their chosen field within) political science.
• Students will be able to demonstrate research and writing skills relevant to the field of political science.
• Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking about political issues by assessing competing arguments and developing proficiency in communicating arguments in oral and/or written formats.

The study of world religions offers you a deeper understanding of global cultures and belief systems to address life's biggest questions. Religion has been a central force in world history, and it continues to play a powerful role in the human experience. The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies provides students with a broad understanding of human diversity, the complexities of social and cultural systems of thought, and the human pursuit of meaning. Coursework examines the dynamic traditions of world religions, the role of religion in global politics, the relationship of religion and science, and the religious dimensions of art and culture. Combined with core academic skills in written and oral communication, the Religious Studies degree prepares students to become independent thinkers and problem solvers in the 21st century.

Learning Outcomes

• Religious Diversity; Students will be able to recognize religious diversity and explain its history and its role in a globalized world.
• Verbal and Written Communication; Students will be able to research, interpret, and communicate ideas and data effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Religion and World Religion; Students will be able to demonstrate increased research-based knowledge of religion and world religions and compare this data to popular stereotypes and misconceptions of religions.
• Critical Thinking; Students will be able to demonstrate independent critical thinking by assessing and critiquing scholarly discourse and developing and supporting original ideas.

Create sustainable growing solutions that aid in feeding, clothing and fueling our ever-expanding population while ensuring a healthy planet for future generations. The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Plant Systems has four tracks; students in the Controlled Environment Agriculture track cultivate technologies to efficiently produce plants and plant-based products. Students learn how to use environmentally, socially and economically sustainable growing systems in arid lands and urban settings. Thanks to the university's location in Tucson, this interdisciplinary program pioneers the study of arid agriculture. The discoveries made here offer farmers and leaders around the world solutions to growing more, improving yields and reducing pest problems, all while using less land, chemicals and water. Students graduate with a science-based foundation, prepared to advance the industry of modern agriculture.

When music informs everything you do from who you are to what you love embark on a degree that sets you up for success in the field of music performance and advances your euphonium skills. Students earning the Bachelor of Music in Performance with an emphasis in Euphonium can take advantage of the Fred Fox School of Music's two concert bands, a select wind ensemble, two jazz bands, numerous jazz combos and a large and challenging orchestra program. In addition to these performance opportunities, students benefit from personalized attention and instruction. This includes a weekly lesson, a studio class, daily warm-ups and technique classes, plus ensemble and chamber coaching. The School of Music averages between 450 and 550 students, which provides opportunities that are typically only offered at larger schools of music.

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.

Discover how the immersion into another culture can help you navigate an increasingly connected world. The Bachelor of Arts in French offers two emphases. The French and Francophone focus suits students with wide-ranging interests in French and Francophone studies to complete a French major without taking all courses in French. After completing the core requirements in French language, students take courses in the major that are taught in English. Students benefit from a diverse program, with coursework in language, literature and culture. There are also opportunities to study abroad in Paris, which is one of the oldest and most established study abroad programs at the University of Arizona.

Learning Outcomes

• Communication; Communicate in French, both orally and in writing, by engaging in interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communication activities.
• Culture; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of other culture(s) in an essay on a cultural topic.
• Comparisons; Develop insights into the nature of languages by analyzing and discussing the relationship between good writing and good thinking as well as showcasing these qualities in one¿s work.
• Connections; Develop critical thinking by making connections and engaging creatively in problem ¿solving activities leading to the completion of a research project.
• Communities; Engage in multilingual communities at home and around the world by applying classroom learning to real world situations

How do social movements start? How do leaders gain power? Can governments run efficiently? Gain insight into these topics and more with a degree that explores political ideas. Political science is the study of government, public policy and the political behavior of individuals and groups. When students embark on a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in Ideas and Methods, they focus on theoretical questions that lead to real-world change. Students explore the processes, principles and structures of government and political institutions in the U.S. and in countries around the globe. Coursework covers international relations, political theory, foreign affairs, methodology and institutions, and includes hands-on internship opportunities at nonprofit organizations and government agencies. Students graduate with important writing, critical thinking and analytical skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to critically analyze political information given an issue important in modern U.S. society.
• Students will be able to differentiate the theoretical, structural, historical, and scientific dimensions of politics.
• Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Students will demonstrate sensitivity and tolerance of racial, cultural, and other human differences.
• Students will demonstrate commitment to being a politically responsible citizen.
• Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the American political system and/or political systems and governmental institutions around the world
• Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the political processes and institutions that form public policies and impact citizens, as well as the political culture that allows individuals and groups to affect how those processes function.
• Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of foundational concepts, theories, and methodologies used in the study of (their chosen field within) political science.
• Students will be able to demonstrate research and writing skills relevant to the field of political science.
• Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking about political issues by assessing competing arguments and developing proficiency in communicating arguments in oral and/or written formats.