Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

The Base Education Services Center, in Building 3200, has fully-qualified personnel ready to help Air Force members and families with both on- and off-base educational opportunities.

Some of the programs available to the active-duty military population are: Air Force commissioning, Air Force Educational Leave of Absence, the Community College of the Air Force, tuition assistance, educational counseling and testing. The center also has information on the Air Force Institute of Advanced Distributed Learning, Air Force Institute of Technology and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

Pima Community College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Park University and Troy State University all offer on-base evening and weekend courses required to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees.

For more information on programs, call the Education Office at 228-4815, or stop by Building 3200, Room 262 or check out our Web site at: www.dm.af.mil/educate.

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Base Schools

One Tucson Unified School District elementary school, kindergarten through fifth grades, serves the base; Frank Borman elementary school, offering special education classes.

Middle school students, grades sixth through eighth, who live on base, attend Naylor Middle School, at 1701 South Columbus Boulevard. High school students on base attend Palo Verde High School, at 1302 South Avendia Vega. Busing is provided for all secondary students living on base.

Tucson School System

Children living off base attend one of the district’s 75 elementary, 21 middle schools, 11 high schools and 14 alternative education programs - among the nation’s best. It offers both general and college preparatory curricula.

The teaching environment in specific schools may vary from the traditional structured classroom setting to an open space plan with many alternative education modes. The average student-teacher ratio is about 25:1. High school teachers must hold or be pursuing a master’s degree. Student bus service is available through either the school system or the Tucson public transit facilities.

Tucson has 27 parochial schools, representing Catholic, Hebrew, Episcopalian, Jewish, Lutheran and Seventh Day Adventist faiths. They accept students from the first through the 12th grades. Additionally, there are more than 100 private schools in Pima County providing curricula for elementary through college-preparatory students. For more information, call the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office at 740-8451 or visit the Tucson Unified School District Web site at www.tusd.k12.az.us.

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PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Pima Community College is a multiple-campus, two-year college serving all bona fide residents of Pima County.

It is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In addition to its comprehensive general education curriculum, the college also offers many noncredit classes through its own skill center and the office of community services. Fees vary according to the number of credits taken and the residency status of the student.

For more information, call (520) 206-6640, visit the Web site www.pima.edu or the campus nearest you. You may also write to the Admissions Office, Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ 85709.

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

The University of Arizona awards undergraduate degrees in 121 academic fields, 114 master’s degrees and 82 doctoral degrees. Also available are three professional and four specialist programs. The UA has 17 colleges and 10 schools and is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. As a member of the Pacific 10 conference, the UA’s strength in undergraduate and graduate education and scientific research is paralleled by its excellence on the playing fields, courts and other venues of its 19-sport Intercollegiate Athletic Program.

Arizona’s status as a world leader in astronomy research is bolstered by the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory, the largest of five centers of observatories and astronomy research in Arizona. Ranked 15th of all public universities in the United States for research funding, strengths in engineering and optics; biotechnology, medicine and life sciences; public policy, arts and humanities; information and business technology; and water and environmental resources make the UA a vital economic and cultural resource in Arizona.

Costs to attend vary according to the number of units taken and the residency status of the student.

For more highlights, rankings and facts, please visit http://uaadvancement.arizona.edu/highlights/facts.php. For more information, check out the UA Web site at http://www.arizona.edu or call (520) 621-2211.

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

The University of Phoenix, Southern Arizona Campus, offers undergraduate and graduate programs in education, nursing, business, technology, human services, criminal justice and others. University of Phoenix is designed for working adults. Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends. In addition to the in-class format available at the university’s seven Southern Arizona locations, a unique FlexNet® format combines the classroom experience with the flexibility of online. Educational credit is available for military training through the university’s credit recognition program. For more information call 239-5252 or visit University of Phoenix Web site at www.phoenix.edu.

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

Northern Arizona University mission is to provide education to residents in rural communities throughout Arizona. NAU’s goal is to prepare students to be well-educated, informed, productive participants in their communities and the larger society. NAU offers complete degree programs in the local community allowing working students to earn their degrees. Several undergraduate and graduate programs are available through NAU - Tucson. For more information or evaluation, call 879-7900 or go to their Web site at www.nau.edu.

PRESCOTT COLLEGE OF TUCSON

The Prescott College of Tucson Center opened in 1987 to serve adult learners. The adult degree programs offered through the center provide opportunity for Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree and Post baccalaureate Teacher Education. Prescott College can also transfer credits earned through the Community College of the Air Force. Other programs are available through a distance learning format. Information sessions are held the first and third Tuesday of each month and are open to the general public. To learn more about the options available, call 319-9868. Their office is located at 2233 E. Speedway, Tucson AZ 85719 or check out their Web site at: www.prescott.edu.

TROY UNIVERSITY

Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and emerging electronic formats. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University’s dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application to life-long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship and research.

Troy University can make your education choice easier, as we serve a broad range of students on four campuses in Alabama and on more than 60 campuses outside of our home state in 17 U.S. states and 11 nations. We also serve thousands of students who choose to study through distance-learning methods, primarily the Internet. Troy University is proud that it has served the men and women of the U.S. military for more than 50 years. Today, TROY continues to operate more than 30 campuses on military bases both at home and abroad including our campus on Davis-Monthan. We invite you to come grow with us as a student and later as an alumnus. Our goal is to help guide your development and prepare you for success in life. All the best! For more information about how to become a Troy student here at D-M, please call 748-2625 or e-mail tmhigdon@Troy.edu.

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