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Humanities, Col ofCollege of HumanitiesBIS - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Overview

Program Requirements

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
The course sequence required is determined by the Foundations Writing Evaluation (link).

Two course sequence:
1. Writing 101 or 101A or 107
2. Writing 102 or 108

One course sequence:
1. Writing 109H* or Writing 305
* A grade of C or higher is required in Writing 109H to satisfy the requirement with this course.

Three course sequence:
1. Writing 106
2. Writing 107**
3. Writing 108**
**Upon recommendation of the Writing Program students who complete Writing 106 may take:
- Writing 101 or 101A instead of Writing 107
- Writing 102 instead of Writing 108
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Complete 2 courses.
Two course sequence:
1. Writing 101 or 101A or 107
2. Writing 102 or 108
Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 1 course.
One course sequence:
1. Writing 109H* or Writing 305
* A grade of C or higher is required in Writing 109H to satisfy the requirement with this course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
OR
Complete 3 courses.
Three course sequence
1. Writing 106
2. Writing 107**
3. Writing 108**
**upon recommendation of the Writing Program students who complete Writing 106 may take:
- Writing 101 or 101A instead of Writing 107
- Writing 102 instead of Writing 108
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
AND
Your major may have more specific math requirements. Please consult your major advisor to ensure you enroll in the math courses best suited to your plan of study.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course. Please review your major requirements or consult your advisor before enrolling in a Foundations Mathematics course.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Credit will not be given for a course at an equivalent or lower level than prior language credit earned. Course must be taken for a grade, not as pass/fail. Third semester or higher courses used to fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill other requirements. A grade of C or higher is required in the course that satisfies the second language requirement.

Demonstrate second semester proficiency in a second language by completing a sequence of courses through a second semester or higher level or by passing a language proficiency examination at the second semester level or higher.
Complete at least 1 of the following :
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
This is the first course in two semesters of the same language for Interdisciplinary Studies majors.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
AND
Complete 1 course with a grade of C or better.

Not from: FREN 325, 391, 393, 396H, 399, 399H, 414, 425, 432, 433, 434, 442, 443, 448, 453, GRK 412, 422, HIST 465D, ITAL 330A, 330B, 330C, 330D, 393, 393H 399, 399H, 410, 431, 496A, 498H, LAT 411, 413, 414, 415, 421, 425, 426, PORT 325A, 430, 440, 449, RSSS 305, 405A, 405B, SPAN 204C, 303, 305, 340, 343, 350, 360, 371A 371B 375, 381, 382, 397W, 399, 400, 401, 402, 403, 406A, 410, 411, 412, 414, 423A, 423B, 433, 435, 436, 437, 438, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447, 448, 452, 453, 455A, 457, 458, 459, 465A, 465C, 465D, 465E, 471, 472, 473, 482, TTE 414.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
AND
General Education Introduction and Capstone
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Introduces students admitted to the university as First-Year students to General Education, reflecting on learning, and developing an ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
Designed to help students reflect upon and make meaning of the General Education experience through the refinement of their ePortfolio. (1 unit)
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
Choose one course from each category.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
AND
Building Connections brings together knowledge and modes of thinking from two or more disciplines and/or perspectives. Choose two courses (6 units minimum).
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 2 courses, 6 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirements with 2 courses and 5.34 units.
Earn at least 5.34 credits from the following:
AND
Civic Institutions
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course, 3 units total. Transfer students with quarter system credits may satisfy requirement with 1 course and 2.67 units.
Earn at least 2.67 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete 1 course.
Complete at least 1 of the following Courses:
AND
Complete 1 unit.
Earn at least 1 credits from the following:
AND
A minimum of 1 course in the Interdisciplinary Studies major must be a Writing Emphasis Course. This course can be used to fulfill another requirement within the major.
Complete at least 1 courses in the following Course Sets:
Complete at least 9 units from 3 of the 7 concentrations for a total of 27 units in consultation with your advisor.
Complete at least 3 of the following :
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
OR
Complete 9 units.
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis Required
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A 24 unit Emphasis must be declared in consultation with your academic advisor. Select from the following emphases:

Social Behavior & Human Understanding
Focus is on differences and similarities between and among individuals in different economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic, and social groups.

Economy & Industry
Study business perspectives from a variety of disciplinary fields, and understand the role of economy and industry in society.

Global & Intercultural Understanding
Understand the customs, cultures, mores, practices, contributions, and struggles of peoples around the globe.

Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Develop skills in criticism and evaluation of art forms, an understanding of the processes by which art and creativity are communicated, and an academic knowledge of promotion and marketing in the performing arts.

Science, Technology, Health & Society
Examine and evaluate the world from a scientific perspective, either through a multidisciplinary approach or a more in-depth study within one of the science and technology disciplines.

Sports and Society
Develop a basic understanding of the sports industry an the broader economic, political, religious, cultural, ethnic, and social systems that apply to the world of sports.

Black & Integrative Studies
Explore the histories, cultures, intellectual traditions, and lived experiences of people of African descent in a global context, while developing skills from multiple disciplinary perspectives to amplify the practical applications of this knowledge across professional sectors.
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.

BIS majors must complete at least one Writing Emphasis Course as part of their major coursework
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.
Complete 24 units.
Earn at least 24 credits from the following:
Interdisciplinary Studies Major Graduation Requirements
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
A minimum of 55 units must be completed in the major.
AND
A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the major coursework.
AND
A minimum of 36 units of upper-division major coursework must be completed.
AND
A minimum of 18 units in the major must be taken at the University of Arizona.
The course list below displays suggested courses but is not comprehensive. Consult with your major advisor to approve courses not displayed on the list.

House Numbered Courses:  Only 10 units of house numbered courses are allowed in the major, no more than 6 units can be internship credit.  Academic Colloquia ( XYZ 195) are limited to 2 units and Preceptorships are limited to 3 units.  Success courses are not allowed.