Transfer Students
Every year, transfer students just like you successfully apply and complete our programs. Read more about your steps for transferring to the College of Education, and welcome to the Wildcat family!
The following degree programs require professional admission to the program:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education (ESL and bilingual programs)
- Mild to Moderate Disabilities (special education teaching)
- Deaf Studies (education interpreting and non-interpreting)
These programs require students to apply to the University of Arizona AND for professional admission to the College of Education.
Your Transfer Plan
The first step to a successful transfer is understanding how credits you’ve already earned at another college or university align with University of Arizona College of Education requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: Since many of our programs lead to certification, the College requires an application for professional admission the semester before you start a professional program. It is critical that you meet with a College of Education academic advisor (1-2 semesters from transferring) to prepare for success.
Transferring from an Arizona Community College?
Map your transfer coursework by exploring your degree. Simply search for your degree, select “explore this major” and, at the bottom of the next page, select the tab that says “map transfer coursework”.
Use our transfer guides, in consultation with advisors from your community college and the University of Arizona, for a smooth transition to the College of Education! Please note that these transfer guides are subject to change and should not be used in place of academic advising.
Cochise Community College
Maricopa County Community College District
- Deaf Studies and Educational Interpreting
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Rehabilitation Studies and Services (Pre-Medicine)
- Rehabilitation Studies and Services (Pre-Occupational Therapy)
- Rehabilitation Studies and Services (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Pima Community College
- Deaf Studies and Educational Interpreting
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Rehabilitation Studies and Services (Pre-Medicine)
- Rehabilitation Studies and Services (Pre-Occupational Therapy)
- Rehabilitation Studies and Services (Pre-Physical Therapy)
For more information on how specific in-state and out-of-state credit will transfer to the University of Arizona is available, speak with an advisor.
Academic Requirements
The College performs a comprehensive review of each transfer applicant during the professional admissions process. Among the criteria considered are the following:
- Program applicants are required to demonstrate a strong GPA (minimum 2.5; 3.0 preferred), but all applicants are reviewed holistically and on a case-by-case basis.
- Foundation math, freshman composition, and at least second-semester language completed prior to program admission.
- Deaf Studies (Educational Interpreting) applicants must have fourth semester American Sign Language (ASL) completed or in progress at the time of application.
- Applicants to the Mild-Moderate Disabilities Online program must have completed all general education coursework, Math 302A, Math 302B, and POL 210 (or equivalents)
Learn more about transferring to the University of Arizona.