Degree Requirements - Game Design & Development

Foundations

  • 1st Year English or equivalent
  • MATH 122B or MATH 113 or MATH 116
  • 2nd 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 Individuals & Society
  • 3 units Tier 2 Arts
  • 3 units Diversity

Overview

  • 120 total units to complete degree

    • 42 Upper Division (300-499) to complete degree
  • 45 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

Sample Four-Year Plan

Contact an Advisor

    Core Courses

    • Complete all 9 courses (30 units)
    • CSC 110 can be substituted for ISTA 130

    Game Design and Development Electives:

    • Choose five courses 

    Engagement

    • Choose one course