Program Overview

Applied Humanities: Plant Studies Emphasis

Overview

The Applied Humanities: Plant Studies Emphasis program is a Bachelor of Arts degree offered by the College of Humanities at the University of Arizona. This program focuses on the application of humanities principles to plant studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, social, and environmental aspects of plant biology.

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Level of Math

• General Knowledge: This strand involves the general understanding and appreciation of how mathematics is used to solve problems in everyday life. The G-strand does not prepare a student for any further work grounded in mathematics and assumes the student will not proceed beyond the basic Foundations level noted above.

Level of Second Language

• 4th Semester Proficiency: Fourth-semester skill level in a second language is required. B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options:
  • Scoring the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona.
  • Completion of a two-course sequence beyond the second semester of post-secondary language instruction.
  • Completion with a C or higher of a 300- or 400-level language course at the post-secondary level.
  • Completion of one course beyond the third semester in combination with an AP (Advanced Placement) score, IB (International Baccalaureate) score or a CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) score determined by the individual language department.
  • An AP, IB, or CLEP language score determined by individual language departments.
  • A minimum of one semester study abroad in a language program approved by the appropriate language department as the equivalent of fourth-semester skill level.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Humanities

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Sample Plans

2025, Applied Humanities: Plant Studies Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 - First Year Writing 1 (GE Foundation Composition) (3 credits)
• GE Foundation Second Language (First Semester) (4 credits)
• GE Foundation Mathematics (3 credits)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives (3 credits)
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)
• General Elective (1 credit)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 - First Year Writing 2 (GE Foundation Composition) (3 credits)
• GE Foundation Second Language (Second Semester) (4 credits)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives (3 credits)
• PAH 200: Applied Humanities Practice: Techniques and Technologies for Public Enrichment (3 credits)
• General Elective (2 credits)

Second Year

3rd Semester

• GE Foundation Second Language (Third Semester) (4 credits)
• PAH 201 - Applied Humanities Practice: Techniques and Technologies for Public Enrichment (3 credits)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives (3 credits)
• GE Core Exploring Perspectives (3 credits)
• PLS 195A: How Will We Feed and Clothe 9-billion People in 2050? (1 credit)

4th Semester

• GE Foundation Second Language (Fourth Semester) (4 credits)
• PAH 372 - Intercultural Competence (3 credits)
• GE Core Building Connections (3 credits)
• PLS 240: Plant Biology (4 credits)
• Plant Science Emphasis Elective (3 credits)

Third Year

5th Semester

• PAH 420- Innovation and the Human Condition: Learning How to Improve Life in the Community and Beyond (3 credits)
• GE Core Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core Building Connections (3 credits)
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)
• Plant Science Emphasis Elective (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)

6th Semester

• PAH 383 - Pre-Internship: Building Career Readiness (3 credits)
• Plant Science Emphasis Elective (3 credits)
• Plant Science Emphasis Elective (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)
• Minor Course (3 credits)

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• PAH 493 - Internship (3 credits)
• Plant Science Emphasis Elective (3 credits)
• Upper Division Minor Course (3 credits)
• Upper Division Minor Course (3 credits)
• Applied Humanities Elective (3 credits)

8th Semester

• PAH 498 - Senior Capstone (3 credits)
• PLS 299/399/499: Independent Study OR PLS 392/492: Directed Research (1 credit)
• Upper Division Minor Course (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)