Degree Information
The main components of the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering degree are General Education, Basic Engineering, and Focus/Complementary. A summary of each component is listed below. Click the links next to each section for more detailed information.
General Education - more...
English Composition - Standard freshman-level sequence (two courses)
Foreign Language - 4th semester proficiency
University General Education Requirements - Tier 1 INDV (two courses), Tier 1 TRAD (two courses), Tier 2 INDV (one course), Tier 2 Arts (one course), Tier 2 Humanities (one course)
Engineering, Math, and Science - more...
Core Courses - Intro to Engineering, Computer Programming, and two courses selected with advisor
Mathematics - Calculus I, Calculus II, Vector Calculus
Science - Three courses selected with advisor (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
Technical Writing - One course
Math/Communication Elective - One course selected with advisor
Focus and Complementary - more...
Focus Area - 24 credits (Engineering) selected with advisor
Complementary Area - 12 credits (Non-Engineering) selected with advisor
BAE Electives - 9 credits approved by advisor.
Senior Project - Personal project approved by advisor serving as the culmination of your studies
The official 2006-2007 University of Arizona Catalog requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering degree can be found here (new window).