Retailing and Consumer Sciences (RCSC) Catalog Checklist 2012-2013
UA GENERAL EDUCATION: 33 UNITS
English Composition (Choose one Sequence)
ENGL 101________ and ENGL 102 ________
ENGL 107________ and ENGL 108_________
ENGL 103H_______ and ENGL 104H________
AP 4 or AP 5 Exam_____ and ENGL 109______
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RCSC 214: Introduction to RCSC
Second Language: The University of Arizona requires a foreign
language placement exam for all incoming students. You must
demonstrate second semester level proficiency in a foreign
language or complete a second semester language course.
NOTE: Second Language is not required for progression into
the Retailing and Consumer Sciences major, but is required for
graduation from the University of Arizona
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RCSC 214 Pre-requisites
(Must earn a C or better in each prerequisite.)
TIER ONE
(Select 2 courses from each with different letters)
Traditions and Cultures (160A, 160B, 160C, 160D)
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Individual & Society (150A, 150B, 150C)
(Suggested courses: RCSC 150B1 or RCSC 150B2)
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Natural Sciences (170A, 170B, 170C)
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TIER TWO (Select one course from each)
Arts___________________________
Humanities_____________________
Natural Sciences________________
GENDER/RACE/CLASS__________
RCSC PRE-REQUISITE COURSES: 32-33 UNITS
RCSC 197A: RCSC Academic Culture
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MIS 111: Computers and Internetworked Society or
ABE 120: Microcomputing Applications
ACCT 200: Introduction to Financial Accounting
MATH 109C or MATH 112: College Algebra
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RCSC 216: Retail Business Analysis & Decision Making
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RCSC 216 Pre-requisites:
(Must earn a C or better in each prerequisite.)
RCSC 214 (must be completed prior to enrolling in RCSC 216)
ACCT 210: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ECON 200: Basic Economic Issues
MATH 116: Calculus Concepts for Business Majors
FCSC 201, PSY 230, or SOC 274: Statistics
FCSC 202, PSY 290, or SOC 275: Research Methods
RCSC 295A: RCSC Career Exploration
Concurrent enrollment in RCSC 216
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To progress into the RCSC Major you must meet the following
requirements:
1. Attend RCSC Admissions/Major Program Information Session
2. Maintain a GPA of 2.6 or higher between RCSC 214 and RCSC 216.
3. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
4. Complete all GEN ED and RCSC Pre-requisite courses.
5. Must earn a “C” or better in all RCSC Pre-Requisites.
RCSC MAJOR AND GBUS MINOR COURSE WORK
Retailing and Consumer Sciences Major Core Courses: 18 Units
RCSC 304 Retail Mathematics
RCSC 315 Retail Promotion and Visual Merchandizing
RCSC 340 Consumer Behavior in Retailing
RCSC 384 Leadership, Ethics and Management Practices
RCSC 400 Retail Strategies
Choose one of the following:*
RCSC 415 Retail Store Design (RCSC 315 pre-requisite)
RCSC 424 Services Retailing OR
RCSC 434 Multichannel Retailing OR
RCSC 446 Global Retailing OR
RCSC 451 Marketing Strategy OR
RCSC 476 Retail Financial Services OR
RCSC 498 Senior Capstone
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Communication: 3 Units Required
FCSC 301 Applying Critical Thinking
ENGL 307 Business Writing OR
ENGL 308 Technical Writing
Optional General Business Administration Minor: 19 Units
BNAD 301 Global & Fin. Economics & Strategies
BNAD 302 Human Side of Organization
BNAD 303 Applications of Marketing Cons. & Tools
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
ACCT 200 Introduction to Financial Accounting
MIS 111 Computers and Internetworked Society
RCSC Major Electives: Select 18 units
RCSC 204 Fashion Consumers and the Economy
RCSC 320 Product Development and Brand Strategies
RCSC 325 Retail Venture Analysis
RCSC 330 Food Retailing Principles
RCSC 350 Supply Chain Management
RCSC 360 E-Commerce
RCSC 415 Retail Store Design (RCSC 315 pre-requisite)
RCSC 424 Services Retailing
RCSC 434 Multichannel Retailing
RCSC 446 Global Retailing
RCSC 451 Marketing Strategy
RCSC 476 Retail Financial Services
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Experiential Electives:
RCSC 293** Internship
RCSC 393** Internship
RCSC 394/494**
RCSC 399/499**
RCSC 493B Internship**
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Optional Fashion Minor: 18 Units
FCSC 435 Society, Culture and Fashion Relationships
FCSC 335 Fashion Forecasting and Research Trends
FCSC 333 Fashion E-Tailing and Customer Management
FCSC 225 Starting a Fashion Business
FCSC 215 Introduction to Fashion Retailing
RCSC 204 Fashion, Consumers and the Economy
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*Cannot be used for both a core requirement and an elective.
**Independent study, internship and/or practicum units cannot
exceed 12 units total. Must meet pre-requisites and be
preapproved by your RCSC advisor. If using 12 units Experiential
Electives, must also take 9 units of upper division RCSC Electives.