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There are no major-specific admissions requirements for College of Information Science (InfoSci) transfer students.
If you meet the admissions criteria for transfer admissions to U of A, you are accepted to the college's undergraduate majors. Contact admissions for admissions-related queries for undergraduate students.
We recommend but do not require that transfer students planning to graduate in two years have completed English, math and language foundations along with general education requirements before transferring.
Undergraduate Degrees
The on-campus BSGDD is a mixture of programming and data analysis, as well as game development and critical analysis of games. Students in the major study games for entertainment as well as educational and research purposes. This is may be the right major for you if you are currently studying computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, game design, entrepreneurship, business management or business administration.
Career Possibilities
BSGDD graduates are ready to excel in a variety of in-demand positions, including 3D artist, application developer, art director, computer-aided design (CAD) drafter, computer programmer, concept artist, game designer, game tester, graphic designer, mobile developer, software developer, software quality assurance analyst, video game designer and web developer. Learn more about BSGDD career outcomes.
Degree Requirements
- Calculus 122A/B (MAT 220 at Pima and Arizona Community colleges), OR MATH 113 (MAT 212 at Pima and Arizona Community Colleges)
- Second semester of a foreign language
- Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
- No major classes are required before transfer. First semester programming (equivalent to Computer Science CSC 110 or ISTA 130 at U of A) is encouraged before transfer; any programming language is acceptable.
- View BSGDD curriculum and courses.
Example Courses
- GAME 251: Introduction to Game Design
- GAME 303: Digital Games and Society
- GAME 351: Introduction to Game Development with Unity
- ISTA/GAME 451: Game Development
Learn More About the Bachelor of Science in Game Design & Development
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This on-campus BA GB is a non-technical program focusing on the intersections of games and social science. The degree has a great deal of flexibility, and few prerequisites. It may be the right major for you if you are currently studying digital arts and film, game design, business administration, business management, economics, psychology, communication or journalism.
Career Possibilities
BA GB graduates are ready to excel in many positions, including art director, concept artist, consumer insight manager, game designer/manager, game tester, gaming market research manager, graphic designer, marketing specialist, software quality assurance analyst, user experience designer/manager, video game designer and web designer. Learn more about BA GB career outcomes.
Degree Requirements
- College Algebra MATH 107 (MAT 141 or 142 at Pima), Philosophy 110 (PHI 120 at Pima)
- Fourth semester of a foreign language
- Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
- No major courses are required before transfer
- View BA GB curriculum and courses
Example Courses
- GAME 251: Introduction to Game Design
- GAME 303: Digital Games and Society
- GAME 305: Legal Aspects of Game Industries
- GAME 307: Narrative Practices in Digital Games
- GAME 308: Diversity and Bias in Games
- GAME 310: Gamification and Society
Students in the on-campus BSIS choose between one of two emphasis areas: Data Science or Interactive and Immersive Technologies. In the BSIS, you’ll gain the hands-on computational, mathematical and technological foundation you need to analyze and extend the digital world. The BSIS may be the right major for you if you are currently studying computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, business administration, accounting, systems administration, health information technology or engineering.
Career Possibilities
BSIS graduates are ready to excel in a variety of in-demand positions, including application or systems analyst, database administrator, data scientist or engineer, digital artist, digital repository specialist, information architect, information security or cybersecurity analyst, software developer or engineer and web programmer. Learn more about BSIS career outcomes.
Degree Requirements
- Calculus 122A/B (MAT 220 at Pima and Az Community colleges), OR MATH 113 (MAT 212 at Pima and Az Community Colleges)
- Second semester of a foreign language
- Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC.
- No major classes are needed before transfer
- Note: ISTA 130, a required core class, is an introductory Python programming class. CSC (Computer Science) 110 at U of A is now equivalent to 130. However, if you have not taken programming courses not in Python, we require you to take ISTA 130. Students at Pima should take CIS 129 in Python if possible or, if available, CIS 185: Introduction to Python.
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Example Courses
- ISTA 416: Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- ISTA 331: Principles of Data Science
- ISTA 424: Virtual Reality
- ISTA 350: Programming for Informatics Applications
View the BSIS 2 plus 2 Plan for Pima Community College
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In the on-campus BA IS&A, students are immersed in the fusion of technology and creativity that is computational arts. This may be the right major for you if you are currently studying visual arts and digital arts, liberal arts, library science, business administration, business management, public administration, communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design or computer science.
Career Possibilities
BA IS&A graduates are ready to excel in a wide variety of in-demand positions, including audio-visual technician, computational art/simulation/installation technician, data engineer, digital marketing specialist, information systems specialist, sound engineer, systems developer, user experience designer, video game designer and web designer. Learn more about BS IS&A career outcomes.
Degree Requirements
- College Algebra or MATH 107 (MAT 142 at Pima and Arizona Community Colleges)
- Fourth semester of a foreign language
- Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
- No major classes are needed before transfer
- Note: ISTA 130, a required core class, is an introductory Python programming class. CSC (Computer Science) 110 at U of A is now equivalent to 130. However, if you have not taken programming classes in Python, we require you to take ISTA 130. Students at Pima should take CIS 129 in Python if possible or, if available, CIS 185: Introduction to Python.
- View BS IS&A curriculum and courses
Example Courses
As a Bachelor of Arts student you will take the same core classes as Bachelor of Science students, but only one "intensive computing course" and at least four "computational arts" courses.
- ISTA 301: Computing and the Arts
- ISTA 302: Technology of Sound
- ISTA 303: Introduction to Creative Coding
View the BSIS 2 plus 2 Plan for Pima Community College
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In the BA IS&ES, offered on campus and online, students are immersed in an interdisciplinary curriculum that enables them to dissect social network theories, learn to think critically about information technologies, and identify and understand the behaviors and biases that underlie digitally mediated communication. This is may be the right major for you if you are currently studying digital arts and film, communications, fashion design, retailing and consumer science, business administration, business management, economics, entrepreneurship, journalism, communications, psychology or library science.
Career Possibilities
BA IS&ES graduates are ready to excel in a wide array of in-demand positions, including business insight and analytics manager, content developer/producer, digital marketing specialist, digital media specialist, engagement manager, librarian, marketing analyst, information systems specialist, social media specialist, strategy manager, technology consultant and web designer/producer. Learn more about BA IS&ES career outcomes.
Degree Requirements
- College Algebra MATH 107 (MAT 141 or 142 at Pima Community College), Philosophy 110 (PHI 120 at Pima)
- Fourth semester of a foreign language
- Arizona residents are encouraged to complete an AGEC before transferring and California residents are encouraged to complete an IGETC
- No major classes required before transfer
- LIS 210, LIS 260 and LIS 150 at Pima Community College are all transferable to Information Science and eSociety. (Not required before transfer, simply an option).
- IFS 201, 210 and 213 at Chandler-Gilbert Community College are all fully transferable to the BA in Information Science and eSociety and part of the Associate of Arts in Information Studies and eSociety
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Example Courses
In the BA IS&ES, can may more technical classes in web design and data science, but can also pursue a non-technical, social sciences-focused route. The degree has a great deal of flexibility, and few prerequisites.
- ESOC 211: Collaborating in Online Communities
- ESOC 213: The Past and New Media
- ESOC 300: Digital Storytelling and Culture
- ESOC 317: Digital Crime and Social Media
- ESOC 340: Information, Multimedia Design and the Moving Image
View the 2 Plus 2 Plan for Pima Community College
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Transfer Credit
Before transferring, you may contact Transfer Articulation with questions about transfer credit.
Out-of-State Students: You may consult the Transfer Credit Guide, or contact Transfer Articulation directly with questions or unofficial transcripts for a credit evaluation.
In-State Students: You have the resources of AZTransfer, which shows you credit equivalency between any state school or community college.
We recommend that you contact Transfer Articulation or use AZTransfer before contacting a U of A academic advisor if you have questions about how much credit will transfer or what will transfer. Advisors can then guide you about how your credit will apply to your Arizona degree and if it may be used in a major; advisors don't determine transferability of credit. If you're a prospective out of state transfer student, emailing transfer articulation with an unofficial transcript for review is a great first step before consulting with an advisor. In-state students can use AZTransfer.
Transfer Orientation & Next Steps
Once you’ve been accepted to the University of Arizona as a transfer student, it’s important to sign up for a Transfer Orientation through your Next Steps Center. You will not be able to register for classes until you attend an orientation, and your advisor will be present at your orientation.
Exception: Arizona Online students will not be required to attend an orientation.