Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Examine the social dimensions of health and health care in directly applicable ways, making for an impactful career within a helping profession. The Care, Health and Society major equips students who plan to pursue careers in medical professions and offers a broader perspective of how health care integrates within the context of social interaction, social institutions and social structures. This interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science incorporates coursework from the social sciences, science and humanities, and offers a fully online option. The program complements training in public health and front-line health care careers, providing students with the toolkit necessary to address persistent population health issues, inform public health initiatives and combat barriers to health care delivery. Students obtain analytical, organizational and advocacy skills for the helping professions.

Learning Outcomes

• Knowledge of human suffering; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of human suffering and how issues related to human suffering are addressed in contemporary society.
• Knowledge of research methods and primary research evidence; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of research methods and primary research evidence, including the interpretation of basic statistics and/or direct research evidence from scientific journals.
• Knowledge of the helping professions; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the helping professions in contemporary society. Knowledge of the social causes and social consequences of health and illness; Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the social causes and social consequences of health and illness in contemporary society.

Take your place in the next generation of innovative harpists. Pick a course of study that hones your practice while helping to unlock the door to professional work as a performer, educator or composer. The Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Harp emphasis invites students to study with peers from across the globe. At the Fred Fox School of Music, students enjoy close interaction with the esteemed faculty, all of whom are artists in their own right and who've performed at the world's greatest concert halls and received numerous accolades as musicians. Students can audition for the Harp Studio, which offers weekly private lessons, a studio class, the study of harp pedagogy, orchestral coaching, mock auditions and master classes with guest artists. Students can take advantage of opportunities to arrange, compose, record and tour with HarpFusion. Upon graduation, students are equipped for roles as performing artists, teachers, administrators and music scholars.

Take an interdisciplinary, application-based approach to physics to equip yourself for a career solving real-world problems. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics is an interdisciplinary program that combines a broad interest in physics with practical career skills, networking opportunities and experience that equips students for real-world problem-solving. In addition to broad study of physics, students take technical elective courses in the areas of science, engineering, math or programming, along with courses in data, statistics or monitoring and communications. Students are required to complete an Engineering Senior Design Project. Alternatively, interdisciplinary design or internship experience can be considered on a case-by-case basis. The B.S. in Applied Physics serves as a launchpad for careers in the private sector or for advanced study in applications such as engineering and medicine.

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.

Energy-efficient structures will be the buildings of the future. Combine your passion for sustainability and love of architecture for a career in this burgeoning field. Students pursuing an emphasis in Sustainable Buildings within the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments program explore the science and practice the techniques behind building energy efficiency. Hands-on coursework includes such topics as climate-responsive design, net-zero energy design, energy conservation, passive solar design and natural ventilation systems. In this interdisciplinary program, students learn how to analyze existing and planned structures and use critical-thinking skills and solutions-based strategies to create workable plans to make those buildings more efficient. Students graduate with a practical understanding of sustainability principles and expertise in built environment policy and design.

If you are intrigued by various fields of engineering and see yourself in a business leadership role, an engineering management major will set you up for success. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management glean knowledge from a range of disciplines and position themselves to become industry and entrepreneurial leaders. Engineering management majors learn to recognize the need for improved manufacturing processes and understand customer demand for new products and technologies. They craft a skillset steeped in the business management side of engineering while also focusing on one of the University of Arizona's specific engineering majors. Undergraduates gain real-world experience through design, entrepreneurship and internships programs, and club activities. This major primes students to lead their own projects and ventures, or those at global companies.

Explore the important and diverse benefits of animals in our world - from companionship and entertainment to food and service. The Science and Pre-professional emphasis relies heavily on science courses, from animal anatomy to cell biology. This path of study is geared toward students inclined to professions such as veterinarian, animal caretakers or breeders. Faculty and mentors associated with the program challenge students to apply their studies to address real-world challenges in the animal industry and agribusiness. This degree also provides a strong foundation for advanced study in graduate, medical, pharmacy or law school.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective oral and written expression
• Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Understand the economic concepts and utilize the analytic tools used in agribusiness.

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.