Accounting
Accounting is a rewarding career, but it’s also challenging. Accountants are responsible for the financial records of companies and individuals, so they must have extensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. There are many options within this broad field: public accounting firms, government agencies and non-profit organizations all employ accountants to help them keep track of their finances.
Accounting majors at the University of Arizona can choose from three concentrations: financial management, information systems, or managerial accounting/auditing (a two-track program). The first two options will prepare you for entry-level positions in public accounting firms. In contrast, the third prepares students who want careers as internal auditors or controllers within large corporations or other organizations that require them to oversee complex financial transactions.
Anthropology and Linguistics
Anthropology and Linguistics are a major that you can use to study the human species, its origins and evolution. If you’re interested in how language works, this might be your right major!
Anthropology majors are required to take classes such as “Introduction to Biological Anthropology” and “Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.” The job outlook for anthropologists is good; there are lots of opportunities in fields like education or criminal justice–and if your heart is set on working with people who speak different languages from yours (like me), there will always be a demand for someone who knows how languages work.
The only challenge I’ve faced so far has been balancing my writing assignments with my job search: sometimes, there need to be more hours in the day!
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Applied mathematics and statistics is a broad field of study that includes the analysis of data and its application to real-world problems. This degree prepares students for careers in business, government and education. Students can also pursue graduate studies in applied mathematics, statistics or computational science.
Art History, Criticism, and Theory
Art history studies art objects in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style. It traces the creation of works of art through time and across cultures. Art historians are often interested in the context within which artists worked or lived and how this affected their assignment; they may also study how the perception of artwork has changed over time (for example, about gender).
Art history is a branch of the humanities; it deals with past cultures by analyzing visual arts such as painting or sculpture. In general, it does not include critical interpretation, though there are exceptions, such as feminist art history, which does have such analysis.
Art, Studio (BFA)
The Art, Studio (BFA) major requires at least 27 courses. These courses include art history and theory, studio art classes, and electives that allow students to choose a focus area. Students may also choose to study abroad for one semester or longer.
To learn more about this major and its requirements, visit the University Registrar’s website at registrar.arizona.edu/undergrad-majors/art-studio-bfa/.
To learn more about this major and its requirements, visit the University Registrar’s website at registrar.arizona.edu/undergrad-majors/art-studio-bfa/.
Astronomy (BA, BS)
Astronomy is the study of celestial objects, including planets, moons, stars, galaxies and the universe as a whole. The UA Department of Astronomy offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS).
The BA degree requires 30 credits in astronomy and 15 additional hours in other natural sciences or humanities courses. Students may complete an internship with an astronomical observatory or laboratory during their senior year. The BS requires 33 credit hours in astronomy courses plus six additional credits from another department or school within the university.
Bioengineering (BSE)
Bioengineering is a field that applies engineering principles to solve problems in biology. Bioengineers design, build and test biological systems to help improve the quality of life for people worldwide.
Students majoring in bioengineering learn how to use computer models and other tools to understand how living organisms work at the molecular level–the minor components of cells. They study biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science to design new drugs or medical devices that mimic human organs, such as hearts or lungs, using synthetic materials instead of animal tissue cultures grown from stem cells (obtained from fertilized eggs).
Biology (BA)
The biology major is a broad field that includes the study of living organisms. It’s an excellent choice for students who like biology or want to enter the medical field. This principle can be great if you’re interested in science and enjoy working with living things!
Business Administration – Accounting Option (BSBA)
Accounting is an excellent major for students who enjoy math, are interested in managing money and want to work in business. Accounting majors often go on to work in government or non-profit organizations, but they also have the skills necessary to become financial analysts or other professionals in finance.
The accounting option allows you to specialize in business administration by following a curriculum focused on accounting principles such as internal control systems and income statement analysis. The program provides internships with local businesses or government agencies; these opportunities help prepare you for careers after graduation while providing valuable experience along the way.
Business Administration – Finance Option (BSBA)
The business administration finance option is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the financial world and a detailed understanding of how business works. This program will allow you to specialize in corporate finance and investments, international business, accounting and taxation or marketing.
The Finance Option is recommended for students pursuing careers in financial services (such as investment banking), accounting/auditing or finance (such as portfolio management).
Chemical Physics (PhD in Chemistry or Physics)
Suppose you are interested in a PhD but need to decide what type of degree to pursue. In that case, Chemical Physics is an excellent choice that requires general education and major-specific courses. The curriculum includes the following:
- General education requirements include English composition, speech, humanities, foreign language, social and behavioural sciences, physical sciences (including lab), mathematics, and natural or life sciences (including lab).
- Significant requirements include two semesters of advanced quantum chemistry (QM), quantum statistical mechanics (QSM), field theory, computational physics methods, thermodynamics/statistical mechanics, atomic structure theory and laser spectroscopy.
Chemistry (BS) The UA College of Pharmacy offers two undergraduate degrees in chemistry, one a four-year bachelor’s degree and the other a two-year associate’s degree, both through the College of Science. Both require general education courses as well as major-specific courses. General education requirements include English composition, speech, humanities, foreign language, social and behavioural sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and natural or life sciences.
The UA College of Pharmacy offers two undergraduate degrees in chemistry, one a four-year bachelor’s degree and the other a two-year associate’s degree, both through the College of Science. Both require general education courses as well as major-specific courses. General education requirements include English composition, speech, humanities, foreign language, social and behavioural sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and natural or life sciences.
The Bachelor’s Degree (BS) includes three years of required core courses plus two years of electives within the departmental offerings at UA or other institutions accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology) if approved by the advisor/chairperson