Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with Emphasis in Photography, Video and Imaging

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

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.

Are you passionate about the string bass and considering honing your talent to play professionally? This Performance major would be a good fit. With its own recording studio and a host of performance ensembles, the Fred Fox School of Music is one of the highest-ranked in the nation. Students seeking their Bachelor of Music in Performance with a String Bass emphasis take 89 units of music courses. In addition to choosing electives, students satisfy core classes in music literature, music history, pedagogy, orchestration, conducting, piano and applied lessons. As part of the requirements, they audition for placement in a large conducted ensemble, where they'll have the opportunity to perform with other high-caliber student musicians.

From initial planning to supervision of construction, civil engineers are in high demand wherever engineering expertise is needed to build all types of structures. The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering prepares students to create infrastructure that stands the test of time while using methods and materials that preserve the world's vital resources and protect the environment. This versatile program covers a broad range of subjects, including construction engineering management; environmental engineering; geotechnical engineering and geomechanics; hydraulic and water resources engineering; structural engineering; and transportation, traffic, highway and airport engineering. Paid internships, fieldwork, capstone projects and design-build competitions position graduates to fill much-needed roles in public and private sectors.

Feed the world. Protect the future. And be the leader who will create solutions to global priorities within the food sector. The Bachelor of Science in Food Safety is housed within the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences and looks at how food science, regulation and law pertain to public and ecosystem health and sustainability. Projections estimate the food sector will need to safely produce, package and distribute sustenance for 9 billion people by 2050. That challenge requires innovation and collaboration as governments and businesses look to leaders who understand the opportunities and constraints in this complex industry. This interdisciplinary program trains students to become those leaders.

In today's digital world, where information is disseminated in seconds, a journalist's role is that of truth-seeker for the masses. The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Global Journalism equips students for careers in national and international news reporting. In addition to learning the building blocks of good journalism (law, ethics, information gathering, effective and accurate communication), they also explore the complex and sensitive nuances of reporting on and about diverse cultures and foreign countries. A second major or a minor in a specialized field, such as political science, religion or Middle Eastern studies, is required. Coursework in digital media, such as drone videography and app development, helps further prepare students for the evolving field of journalism.

Learning Outcomes

Uncover the groundbreaking solutions and cutting-edge innovations that will help shape the future of science, technology, medicine and engineering. Chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of the natural and synthetic substances that constitute the world around us. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry brings together the disciplines of physics, materials science, medicine and biology to give students a strong theoretical background while teaching them how to apply that knowledge to a range of biological and physical systems. Coursework is enhanced by state-of-the-art research facilities with multi-user capabilities in computational chemistry, surface analysis, nuclear magnetic resonance and photoelectron spectroscopy, and more. Students are equipped to pursue graduate studies or careers in research, science education and engineering.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze; Select and apply appropriate methods to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze a complex chemical sample
• Assess and Communicate; Critically analyze and assess data and communicate arguments regarding their validity.
• Control; Control the extent, rate, outcome, costs, and risks associated with chemical processes
• Model; Derive and/or apply reasonable chemical models for the composition, structure, and/or mechanism of a targeted system from experimental data.
• Synthesize; Synthesize, isolate, and characterize chemical moieties based on a known chemical reaction/procedure

Build a career on your love of music while inspiring and mentoring the next generation of musicians. The Bachelor of Music in Music Education curriculum prepares students to become music teachers, offering K-12 certification in instrumental, vocal and general music classrooms. Graduates are certified to teach all aspects of music in any grade from kindergarten through high school and go on to secure positions in elementary, secondary and collegiate level institutions across the country and around the world. Because the program develops students' musical skills as performers and educators, the degree also provides an excellent foundation for students to continue their studies in graduate school.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate a level of musicianship requisite for artistic expression in one major performance area.
• Students will demonstrate fluency in musicianship skills and analysis through their understanding of an capability with musical forms and processes, and aural and visual analyses. Students will demonstrate this knowledge and skill in performance, scholarly, pedagogical, and compositional or improvisational applications.
• Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of music history, literature, and genres. Students will demonstrate the ability to place music in historical, cultural, stylistic, and social contexts and use that knowledge to inform pedagogical practice.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of current content, philosophies, materials, technologies and curriculum development for K-12 music; and students will demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge for teaching general, instrumental, and vocal music in small and large groups.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to use technologies current to their area of specialization and the requisite skills for professional development and entrepreneurship, and career preparation and promotion.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to function successfully in a complex and rapidly changing educational setting.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to contribute to community as an education professional, including ethical and professional responsibilities to students, parents, schools, and communities.

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.

Be on the forefront of advancements in the agricultural industry - from horticultural management and crop production to animal agriculture. Agriculture has evolved from hand hoes and sickles to today's tools: drones, crop sensors and drought-resistant plants. Students who select the Agricultural Technology Management emphasis of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology Management and Education specialize in one of six areas: controlled environment agriculture, field crop production and management, information systems, horticulture management, turf grass management or animal agriculture. They will develop a strong foundation of technical expertise and field experience, learning how to use technology and modern techniques. Coursework focuses on skill development in areas such as lab and shop safety, applications in agricultural mechanics, operations in urban agricultural mechanization, and irrigation and turf maintenance.

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.