Applied Humanities-Engineering Approaches (BA)

Applied Humanities: Engineering Approaches Emphasis

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities with an emphasis on Engineering Approaches at the University of Arizona is an interdisciplinary program that integrates engineering principles with humanities perspectives. This unique combination equips students with the skills to apply engineering thinking to public-facing, community-connected, and humanities-oriented projects and initiatives.

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Core Curriculum: The program's core courses focus on developing intercultural competence, career readiness, and innovative problem-solving abilities. Key courses include:

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

Students also select one elective from an approved list to tailor their learning experience.

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Emphasis Courses: The engineering-focused courses within the emphasis are designed to provide practical engineering skills and knowledge. These courses include:

• CE 301: Engineering Communications
• ENGR/SIE 414: Law for Engineers & Scientists or ENGR 495A: Science, Health & Engineering Policy & Diplomacy
• SIE 415: Technical Sales & Marketing
• MNE/ENGR 422: Engineering Sustainable Development

Additionally, students choose foundational engineering courses and electives that align with their interests and career goals.

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Program Highlights: This emphasis is part of the broader BA in Applied Humanities, which offers various tracks such as Business Administration, Environmental Systems, and Fashion Studies. The program is fundamentally experimental, entrepreneurial, and transdisciplinary, focusing on public and private opportunities that straddle traditional academic boundaries.

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By combining engineering approaches with humanities studies, graduates are prepared to address complex societal challenges with a holistic perspective, making them valuable assets in diverse professional fields.