Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with Emphasis in Leadership, Sustainability, and Communication

at INTO Group- The University of Arizona USA

Work with internationally renowned Latin American scholars on critical topics facing these communities, such as gender issues, health at the border and environmental concerns. This program delves into the languages, cultures, history and politics of Latin America. The Bachelor of Arts emphasizes community engagement, foreign language acquisition and international relations. This degree pairs well as a second major to almost any other degree program at the University of Arizona, from business and public health to journalism and food studies. Students are encouraged to study abroad in Mexico, Central America, South America or the Hispanic Caribbean, as well as participate in internships at organizations like the Coalition for Human Rights, Barrio Stories and the National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding History, Geography, Development of Latin America; Student demonstrates an understanding of the history, geography and development of Latin America as a whole and in the context of one or more countries in the region.
• Critical and Original thinking about Latin American Issues
• Student demonstrates ability to bring together original thinking across disciplines in relation to major issues in one or more countries in Latin America.
• Understand and interpret Latin American Literature; Student demonstrates ability to understand and interpret pertinent literature from primary and secondary source materials.
• Understanding Contemporary Latin American Issues; Student demonstrates understanding of critical contemporary issues in Latin America.
• Engagement in Latin America; Students demonstrate understanding of critical issues in Latin American through an engagement experience, including study abroad, internships, or other immersive experience in Latin American culture

Are you a practicing paramedic seeking your four-year degree? Consider the Emergency Medical Services program to bolster your training. The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the University of Arizona's College of Medicine is designed for certified paramedics who are practicing at the state or national level. Students majoring in EMS will gain advanced training in leadership and critical care for both adult and pediatric patients from courses taught by experienced emergency medicine and EMS physicians. They'll expand their knowledge in EMS systems, disaster response, special operations, EMS medical and legal concerns, and EMS care in rural, wilderness and other limited-resource settings. This fully online program is designed to accommodate working paramedics and learners who are outside of Arizona or deployed. This program requires paramedic certification; an associate degree from community college is not required.

Do you have an astute eye for visual messaging and a mind for storytelling? Merge your interests in a program of study that hones your skills of artistic expression. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with an emphasis in Photography, Video and Imaging encourages students to conduct a rigorous investigation into the nature and meaning of photographic representation and its role in contemporary culture. Students demonstrate commitment to expressive inquiry, develop maturity of vision and take responsibility for their professional development as artists. The program offers a progressive approach to the practice of photography, asking students to question and expand the boundaries of the medium. Students take courses in traditional black-and-white darkroom techniques, digital and other image-forming technologies, color processes, large-scale photography, video and performance.

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.

Let your imagination pave the way for a profession in musical composition, a field that touches human emotions in myriad ways from powerful film scores to moving philharmonic performances. The Bachelor of Music in Performance major with a Composition emphasis prepares student composers to meet the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing profession. The Fred Fox School of Music offers coursework in which students receive intensive private instruction in music composition in traditional and electro-acoustic media from award-winning faculty members. In addition, students take classes in music theory, improvisation, music history, orchestration and conducting. The faculty strives to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the aesthetics of musical design and the operations of creators, performers and listeners as they use music to shape their world.

Become a leader in historic preservation and learn about the importance of heritage conservation to preserve and create more sustainable built environments.Students in the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments program with a Heritage Conservation Emphasis explore the value of historic structures and landscapes and the reasons for preserving and adapting them. The faculty bring a breadth of experience and depth of expertise to coursework, teaching students how the preservation and adaptation of historic structures advances environmental, cultural and economic sustainability. Students learn the processes and protocols of conservation as well as current issues in historic preservation and resource management. Graduates are prepared for careers as managers at nonprofit organizations, leaders of government agencies, and consultants in heritage conservation and historic preservation.

If you're eager to join the ranks of an industry that's seen rapid growth for decades with no sign of slowing, consider majoring in Computer Science. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science encompasses algorithms, programming languages, compilers, databases, artificial intelligence and more. Students cultivate the skills to design, develop and test computer programs and systems and learn to apply mathematical methodologies to solve computational tasks. Students pursuing the B.S. in Computer Science take advanced math courses and lab coursework. Eligible applicants to this degree are first admitted as pre-majors. Once students satisfy criteria, they're admitted to the Computer Science major. They study alongside the program's esteemed faculty, learning from faculty members' real-world experiences and enjoying the opportunities to work on impactful research in state-of-the-art facilities.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop Computational Solutions; a. Design, implement, test, and debug programs. b. Understand and appropriately apply multiple computing paradigms. c. Use software development tools.
• Apply Mathematical Methodologies to Solve Computational Tasks; a. Model a variety of real-world problems using appropriate data structures. b. Select algorithms appropriate to particular purposes and apply them. c. Understand the central concepts and skills required to design, implement, and analyze algorithms for solving problems.
• Understand the Structure and Functioning of Software Systems; a. Have in-depth knowledge of, and ability to build, a large software system. b. Leverage existing software systems in the development of new systems.

Accelerate your path to a management and leadership career with a one-of-a-kind degree in retailing and consumer behavior. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Retailing and Consumer Science gain the cross-functional knowledge of consumer behavior and the business of retailing that major retailers and innovative companies seek. Students acquire a comprehensive education in consumer behavior, management, merchandise buying and planning, integrated marketing communication, brand management, product development, operations, and digital retailing. Our expert faculty shows students how to interpret current research and apply retailing best practices to make smart, data-driven decisions. Additionally, the program's partnerships with leaders in the retailing sector provide students with unprecedented access to practical experience that lends itself to professional success after graduation.

Learning Outcomes

• Foundational Knowledge in RCSC; Demonstrate broad knowledge of contemporary issues, theories and their applications in retailing and consumer sciences in the context of academic work (e.g., responses to exam questions, written assignments).
• Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis; Students will be able to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze opportunities and risks faced by managers in the retail sector and make related business decisions in the context of academic work (e.g., problem sets, case studies, simulations).
• Strategic Thinking; Students will be able to systematically identify and assess strategic priorities of firms in the retail sector and articulate effective strategies for business success in the context of academic work (e.g., problem sets, case studies, simulations).
• Communication; Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences in the context of academic work (e.g., oral presentations and written assignments).
• Leadership & Ethics; Students will demonstrate knowledge of leadership, management and ethical standards in the retail sector and the ability to employ them effectively in the context of academic work and field settings (e.g., project team performance and professional presentation during industry interactions).

Focus your anthropology studies on the human body and its relationship to society and how one affects the other, evolutionary changes, global diseases and more. The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with an emphasis in Human Biology helps students forge a path in various roles in the fields of human and animal medicine: doctor, nurse, midwife, veterinarian, zoologist. As a science degree, coursework includes classes such as biology and chemistry. In its most basic form, the study of anthropology centers on the question of what it means to be human. Students not only acquire the science-based skills of conducting research and engaging in critical thinking, but they also learn to communicate cross-culturally and understand contemporary social issues and and in one of the top anthropology programs in the country.

Two machines and computers and the human brain ?interact to bring us the Information Age. Become one of the inventive computer scientists shaping this cutting-edge field. The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science equips students to design, implement and test programs that solve significant and meaningful problems. Students learn how to collaborate to develop large software systems and can explain the purpose, design and implementation of programs. Graduates are able to design and analyze algorithms and can evaluate the correctness and performance of computer programs. To earn this B.A., students must start as Pre-computer Science majors and complete a core set of classes. No application is required to progress from Pre-computer Science to Computer Science. The B.A. curriculum requires students to study a second language proficiency and take natural science courses.

Learning Outcomes

• Programming; Graduates can design, implement, and test programs that solve significant and meaningful problems, making appropriate design choices that best meet given requirements.
• Reasoning; Graduates can design and analyze algorithms and reason about the correctness and performance of computer programs.
• Communication and Collaboration; Graduates can develop large software systems as part if a team, and can document and explain the purpose, design, and implementation of programs.