Bachelor of General Studies with Emphasis in Global and Intercultural Understanding

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

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.

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

Calling all problem-solvers. Uncover meaningful ways to use math, science and technology to improve how humans live their day-to-day lives. The Bachelor of General Studies with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Health and Society teaches students how to employ math and science to find solutions to important world concerns in areas such as health, natural resources, conservation, sustainability, information science and engineering. Not only does this program encourage collaboration and creative thinking to find workable solutions, but it also gives students an understanding of the global context that surrounds science and technology. Additionally, students develop a critical awareness of the methods and limits of scientific inquiry while fostering observational and analytical skills, as well as skills in quantitative analysis and deductive reasoning.

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.

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.

Delve into the complex world of information systems and computational methods, and transform data into the real-world information humans use every day. A degree in Information Science and Technology helps students build the mathematical and computational foundation they need to analyze  and grow in the digital world. This Bachelor of Science leans more heavily on the technical side of information science, including requirements for higher math and specialized courses, than the Bachelor of Arts in Information Science in our program. Students take courses in advanced computing techniques, machine learning, data science, artificial intelligence and theories of new media. Paired with a minor or second major in computer science, math or business, this program equips students for professions that aim to shape the digital landscape, from data engineers to user experience (UX) designers.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct a research project using appropriate and ethical methods, including proper citation of sources.
• Students will establish the ability to exercise the four key techniques of computational thinking (decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms) in solving information and data challenges.
• Students will acquire the skills of collecting, manipulating, and analyzing different types of data at different scales, and interpreting the results properly.
• Students will be able to recognize and analyze ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies and will be able to apply ethical thinking to real world cases and craft effective solutions.
• Students will be able to identify and apply professional ethics and standards relevant to their career to aspirations.
• Students will demonstrate understanding of the use of information and communication technologies and the implications of such use, for example: scientific and social uses of information, and social, cultural, and economic implications of digital life and culture.
• Students will demonstrate facility using basic research methods, for example: research design; statistics and analysis; organization, identification, and location of data and information including open- and closed-access sources; and/or presentation of findings in oral, written and multi-media form, including proper use of and citation of sources.
• Students will acquire the skills, knowledge and self-understanding to communicate with and effectively work and interact across cultures and with diverse people and groups.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of career and further education options and opportunities open to them relative to their plan of study and will set goals and make plans beyond their expected graduation.

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.

Whether you desire a career as a professional performer, music educator or composer, you'll hone skills both practical and technical needed to be a world-class organist. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music in Performance with an Organ emphasis learn from a nationally and internationally recognized faculty dedicated to the development of student talent. The instructors at the Fred Fox School of Music provide weekly master classes, enabling students to collaborate, perform and learn together. Students benefit from one-on-one mentoring that trains them to be exemplary performers. The school offers a variety of musical experiences, including more than 300 concerts and recitals each year, as well as invites artists, scholars and clinicians from around the world for concerts, workshops, lectures, clinics and master classes.

The safety, sustainability and efficiency of structures depend on architectural engineers who are passionate about every detail of construction. Architectural engineers design systems that complete the built environment. They ensure the structural integrity and resilience of buildings and the comfort and health of those who occupy them. Students in the Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering program develop a solid foundation in areas such as structural health monitoring and analysis, materials processing, and water and energy efficiency. Undergraduates gain real-world experience through specialized projects, architectural studio courses and paid internships. Students are prepared to work at engineering, architecture and construction firms or to pursue advanced degrees.

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.