Bachelor of General Studies with Emphasis in Sports and Society

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Grow your love of art, design and illustration into a powerful toolbox of visual communication skills that will suit any number of professional career paths. The Illustration and Design emphasis of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art encompasses a diverse faculty with expertise in graphic design, illustration, letterpress, book arts, visual narratives, animation, motion graphics, information design, and interdisciplinary collaborations with the environmental sciences. These specializations are reflected in a broad array of curricular offerings, including field trips, team projects with community clients, internships and study abroad. Through an exploration of the relationship between authorship, personal expression, visual problem-solving and communication, students develop a body of self-authored work consistent with the breadth of the expanding profession.

Learning Outcomes

• Context; Students will demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of art history, contemporary practice, and theory¿understanding how they inform and influence their artistic practice.
• Concept; Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to utilize critical inquiry and research to develop meaningful and innovative content in their work.
• Process; Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates facility with, and command of their chosen tools and materials as well as the formal properties that underlie their use. They will also demonstrate an understanding of how concept informs choices with respect to tools and materials.
• Integration; Students will demonstrate the emergence of a personal voice and visual style/approach in their work.
• Professional Practice; Students will demonstrate knowledge of the steps and elements required to embark on the pursuit of a successful career (in and/or out of the arts) after graduation.

If you love numbers and are looking for a degree that positions you for success in a variety of potential roles, consider majoring in Finance. Finance is the root of the business world, and finance professionals have the rewarding job of helping communities, corporations, small businesses and individuals manage funds and achieve their goals. Students seeking their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance learn about investments, fund management, corporate financial issues, banking, economics, international finance and more. In addition to completing coursework, Finance majors gain hands-on experience at financial institutions through the department's robust internship program. Plus, the Commercial Real Estate Club, the Financial Management Association and the Investment Club provide valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow students earning their B.S.B.A.

Learning Outcomes

• Skills in Finance: Explain and apply key tools in finance
• Skills in Finance: Explain and apply key corporate finance concepts and techniques
• Skills in Finance: Explain and apply key investment concepts and techniques
• Skills in Finance: Explain and apply key markets and institutions concepts and techniques
• Oral and Written Communication in Finance: Express financial information and concepts clearly and concisely when speaking and writing
• Oral and Written Communication in Finance: Integrate financial information and analysis into a written report in a well-organized and easy to understand manner

Push the boundaries of art what it is, how it's made, what it communicates with a program of study that spans mediums. The 3D and Extended Media emphasis in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art is grounded in an interdisciplinary understanding of traditional and experimental practice. This includes sculpture, ceramics, performance, installation and new-generation digital art practices. The program enhances students' artistic development with coursework that promotes conceptual investigation and an understanding of contemporary issues through the exploration of diverse media. Students achieve expertise through technical processes and learn from faculty members who offer in-depth expertise gained from a long history of practice in, and engagement with, art at national and international levels. Students develop professionalism in technical skills, conceptual formulation and critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

• Context; Students will demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of art history, contemporary practice, and theory¿understanding how they inform and influence their artistic practice.
• Concept; Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to utilize critical inquiry and research to develop meaningful and innovative content in their work.
• Process; Students will develop a portfolio that demonstrates facility with, and command of their chosen tools and materials as well as the formal properties that underlie their use. They will also demonstrate an understanding of how concept informs choices with respect to tools and materials.
• Integration; Students will demonstrate the emergence of a personal voice and visual style/approach in their work.
• Professional Practice; Students will demonstrate knowledge of the steps and elements required to embark on the pursuit of a successful career (in and/or out of the arts) after graduation.

To get a play from page to stage takes the creativity of a whole team of behind-the-scenes players. This program helps you cultivate your craft as a costume designer, tech director, stage manager and more. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production with an emphasis in Design and Technical Production offers comprehensive training for students who seek careers in the professional theatre. This training includes a balance of academic study of theatre and practical production experience in one or more of three performance spaces. Students select from seven areas of focus: costume design, costume production, lighting design and production, stage management, sound design, scenic design, and technical direction. Classes provide hands-on, real-world, practical application of skills through onstage productions throughout the duration of the program. Students study with acclaimed faculty members who are actively working professionally in the field.

Gain insight into how humans interact with the planet's indispensable knowledge for understanding the major challenges facing today's world. Geographers study the relationships between people and their environments. They explore the environmental, social, political and economic processes that shape places and how the places that people create, in turn, shape our lives. The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Geography stands at the crossroads of physical and social sciences; students may focus on specific world landscapes and cultures or on areas such as urban, political, economic or cultural geography, or on human-environment relations. Geography students learn to analyze data and policy in order to address and research critical questions about the world they live in.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and critically analyze local and global issues and everyday life using a geographic framework
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to diverse audiences / publics / stakeholders
• Understand unifying themes across human and physical geography
• Identify and analyze spatial patterns and their relationship to people, place and nature
• Demonstrate ability to design and conduct research using geographic concepts and appropriate methods
• Comprehend spatial dimensions and roots of power and inequality

Take your love of sports beyond the scoreboard by honing an understanding of the complex systems in social, economic, racial or otherwise at play. The Bachelor of General Studies with a Sports and Society emphasis examines the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic and social systems that apply to the world of sports. Coursework helps students grasp theories regarding teams and group dynamics in sports. This includes issues related to cultural, gender and socioeconomic diversity, as well as those related to the role that sports plays in society. Students gain fundamental skills in economics, accounting and general management theory, plus a finely tuned ability to evaluate multiple perspectives on social and cultural change as they relate to sports.

Learning Outcomes

• Multidisciplinarity; Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study.
• Cultural Competence; Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society.
• Effective Communication; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies.
• Focus Theme Outcomes; Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme.
• Career Preparation; Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.

Establish the foundation you need to conduct psychological research and move on to advanced studies. Psychological science is the study of the mind and brain and how these influence human actions with an emphasis on psychological research. 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 research. Students must first complete 18 units of foundational psychology coursework within the Pre-Psychological Science requirements. They then advance from the pre-major to the full major to complete an additional 27 units of coursework and psychological research with faculty. The B.S. degree prepares undergraduates for a Ph.D. in Psychology and other advanced studies and careers that require a robust understanding of science and research methods.

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.