Applied Humanities-Plant Studies (BA)

Applied Humanities: Plant Studies Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities with a Plant Studies emphasis at the University of Arizona equips students with the knowledge and skills to address contemporary challenges in plant-related industries and community initiatives. This interdisciplinary program combines humanities perspectives with plant sciences, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, ethical, and practical aspects of plant studies.

Program Overview:

The Plant Studies emphasis prepares students for careers in sectors such as industrial composting, organic building materials development, plant-derived beauty and health products, urban agriculture, and agricultural tourism. The curriculum integrates professional skills with cognitive, creative, international, interpersonal, and intercultural competencies taught in the humanities, offering a vital edge in rapidly changing professions.

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Core Courses:

• PAH 200: Introduction to Applied Humanities
• PAH 201: Applied Humanities Practice: Techniques and Technologies for Public Enrichment
• PAH 372: Intercultural Competence: Culture, Identity, Adaptation, and Intercultural Relations
• PAH 383: Pre-Internship: Building Career Readiness
• PAH 420: Innovation and the Human Condition: Learning How to Improve Life in the Community and Beyond
• PAH 493: Internship
• PAH 498: Senior Capstone
• One elective from an approved list

Emphasis Courses:

• PLS 195A: How Will We Feed and Clothe 9-Billion People in 2050?
• PLS 240: Plant Biology
• At least 13 units from courses such as:
• PLS 235: Introduction to Urban Horticulture
• PLS 302: The Science of Cannabis
• PLP 305: Introduction to Plant Pathology
• PLS 306: Crop Science and Production
• PLS 330: Principles and Techniques of Plant Propagation and Culture
• PLS 340: Introduction to Biotechnology
• PLS 415: Plant Breeding and Genetics
• PLS 480: Medicinal Plants

Note: Emphasis courses cannot also count toward a minor in Plant Sciences from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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Skills Developed:

• Intercultural competence
• Collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Innovation development
• Strategic planning
• Professionalism

Career Opportunities:

Graduates are prepared for various roles, including:

• Urban horticulture
• Industrial composting
• Organic building materials development
• Plant-derived beauty and health products
• Urban agriculture
• Agricultural tourism
• Native plant nurseries and cultivation

The program's interdisciplinary approach equips students to integrate plant sciences with humanistic understanding, fostering sustainable and culturally informed solutions in plant-related fields.