Degree Requirements – Information Science & Arts

Foundations

  • 1st Year English or equivalent
  • MATH 107 or MATH 112 (or higher)
  • 4th semester second language proficiency

General Education

Beginning in Spring 2022, the University of Arizona launched a gen-ed refresh program. Discuss with your academic advisor if you have any questions or concerns.

Students who started after Spring 2022:

  • UNIV 101 (not required for transfer or readmitted students)
  • 3 units Artist
  • 3 units Humanist
  • 3 units Natural Scientist
  • 3 units Social Scientist 
  • 9 units 'Building Connections'
  • UNIV 301 (not required for transfer or readmitted students)
  • 32 units of general education minimum  (includes foundations: Math, English, language)

Students who started before Spring 2022:

  • 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies
  • 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures
  • 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences
     
  • 3 units Tier 2 Humanities
  • 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
  • 3 units Tier 2 Individuals & Societies
  • 3 units Diversity (can be completed with another GE course)

Overview

  • 120 total units to complete degree

    • 42 Upper Division (300-499) units to complete degree
  • 42 units in the major
  • Minor (or dual-major) required
  • Elective credit to reach 120/42 may be required

Printable checklist, Spring 2022 and onwards

Printable Checklist

4-year degree plan

Contact an Advisor

    Minor

    Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)

    All SBS minors

    All UArizona minors

    Core Courses

    • Complete 5 courses (15 units)
    • CSC 110 can sub for ISTA 130

    Research Methods

    • 3 units total

    Choose one class from:

    Computational Arts & Medias

    • 12 units total

    Choose four classes from:

    Intensive Computing

    • 3 units total

    Choose one class from:

    Society

    • 3 units total

    Choose one class from:

    Engagement

    Take both:

    • Independent Study, Directed Research, Internship or ESOC 480:Digital Engagement (3 units)
    • ISTA 498 (3 units)

    Electives

    Elective courses can be taken if needed to reach 120 total units or 42 upper-division units.