TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Pima Community College unveiled its first bachelor’s degree program Thursday night and celebrated the 35 students already enrolled.
The college now offers a Bachelor of Arts in Education, with certificates in special education and elementary school education.
Student finds affordable path
Mateo Barrera wanted to be the first in his family to go to college. But he did not get into the University of Arizona, and transferring was too expensive for him.
“I felt a lot of FOMO because I saw a lot of my friends going to the U of A, and I was upset because I wanted to tag along with my buddies,” Barrera said…