Arizona Transfer Admissions Pathway
Bachelor of Science— Family Studies and Human Development
Arizona Western College
2014-2015
To qualify for the Family Studies and Human Development Transfer Admissions Pathway, an Arizona Western College
student enrolled in the Associate of Arts (Family Studies) program must:
 Submit an undergraduate application for admission form to University of Arizona during the university’s application
filing period for acceptance, at least one semester in advance of transfer, and otherwise qualify for admission.
 Maintain a minimum recalculated GPA of 2.00 in all transferable courses.
 Satisfy a department writing requirement if that student did not earn a grade of “B” or better in 2nd semester English
Composition
 Satisfactorily complete all Arizona Western College graduation requirements for the Associate of Arts (Family
Studies) prior to the date the student intends to transfer to the university; otherwise, transcripts will be evaluated
on a course-by-course basis.
 Check the current UA Schedule of Classes to confirm course availability and class prerequisites because the Family
Studies and Human Development core courses may have prerequisite requirements and may not be offered in both
Fall and Spring semesters at the University.
General Education Requirements
Credits
First Year English Composition
Foundations Mathematics
ENGL 101 &
ENGL 102
MATH 112
Tier I & Tier II
Foundation Second Language
First Year Colloquium
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Research Methods
Statistics
Biology & Human Behavior – 1
course from:
Core I Requirements:
6
3
27
2nd semester
proficiency
0-8
Credits
AGEC-A
ENG 101 & ENG 102 (6)
MAT 151 (4)
35-37
Arts/Humanities (6-9) PHI 105 rec.
Soc/Behavioral (6-9) PSY 101 & SOC 101 rec. (6)
FAS 220 (3)
BIO 181 & BIO 182 (8)
Options (0-6)
Language course at 102 level (or higher) or equivalent
Major Requirements
FSHD 197A*
1
PSY 101*
3
Met in AGEC-A
SOC 101*
3
Met in AGEC-A
PSY 290B*
3
PSY 230*
3
ANTH 261, 265,
3
324, EDP 200,
FSHD 200, 347,
PHIL 347, PSY
200, PSY 302,
306, 347*
PSY 101
SOC 101
PSY 290
PSY 230
4
4
Lifespan Human Development
Close Relationships
Dynamics of Family Relations
Infancy/Child Development
Adolescence
Leadership Ethics &
Professional Practice
Issues in Aging
Advanced Family Relations
Core II Requirements – 1 course
from:
Complementary Advanced
Topics – 2 courses from:
FSHD 117*
FSHD 237*
FSHD 257
FSHD 323
FSHD 377
FSHD 384
GERO 413
FSHD 487
FSHD 427A,
FSHD 427C
COMM 397,
FSHD 367,
FSHD 401,
FSHD 405,
FSHD 408,
FSHD 430,
FSHD 450
Applied Skills and Methods – 1
FSHD 393 or
course from:
493, FSHD 394
or 494, FSHD
399 or 499
Biology and Life Sciences – 2
BIOC 181L &
courses from:
181R, N SC
101, N SC 301,
PSIO 201, MCB
184
Advanced Composition – 1
ENGL 307, ENL
course from:
308
A minor is required –consult your advisor for
minor requirements.
3
3
3
3
3
3
Met in AGEC-A
FAS 238
FAS 160
FAS 220
4
3
3
3
3
3
1-8
6-8
Met in AGEC-A
BIO 181 &
BIO 182
3
18+
Minimum of 120 credits is required for a bachelor’s degree
Additional Courses Required for AWC degree
12
ECE 240
3
NTR 201
3
FAS 204
3
PSY 170
3
Complete courses listed above, including the AGEC-A, and
any transferrable electives if needed to get total credits to
64.
SUN numbered courses are “Shared Unique Numbers” across Arizona community colleges and universities that have
equivalents at least three Arizona community colleges and all three state universities. For more information, visit
http://aztransfer.com/aztransfer/sun/index.html.
For a list of AGEC (Arizona General Education Curriculum) courses in AWC, please visit http://www.azwestern.edu/
Second Language Proficiency can be satisfied through CLEP exam. See AWC Advisor for more information.
No more than 64 community college credits may be applied toward the 120 credits required for a bachelor’s degree.
*Required before to admission to the major
For complete UA baccalaureate requirements see: http://degreesearch.arizona.edu/
To contact a Family Studies and Human Development advisor, see: http://www.advising.arizona.edu/