Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership ,BS
American Founding, American Politics, Civic Education, International Affairs, Internship, Liberal Education, Moral Thought, Political, Public Affairs, Service, Statemanship, economics, history, law school, philosophy
Whether your dream career includes helping to create foreign or domestic policy, building a nonprofit or leading a business, gain the skills you'll need to meet the challenges.
The BS program in civic and economic thought and leadership incorporates the study of political philosophy, economic thought, history and American politics and provides a foundation in social and political research and statistics.
Faculty teach using the Socratic method, which challenges students to analyze the complex topics impacting lives today. Students refine their ability to read closely, think analytically, write carefully and speak effectively.
Students have internship opportunities on Capitol Hill, in congressional offices in their district, and with nonprofit organizations that will build their resume with professional experience and enable them to network with potential employers for after graduation. Global intensive experiences allow students to study in places such as Israel and the West Bank, India and South Africa. They also engage with world-renowned scholars through the school's public programs.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
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Math intensity:
General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Students in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership have a variety of global and domestic experiential courses available to them. Whether it is through practicing leadership skills in a rural Indian village, visiting new democracies in Israel, or studying Aristotle in the Arizona mountains, all of these courses ask students to cultivate curiosity, excellence and leadership.
Graduates are inspired and prepared to lead and serve in civil society, public affairs or government.
Career paths that graduates might pursue include business, education, foreign service, government, law, politics, national security affairs and public office.
Career example titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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3.5%
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$99,940
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6.3%
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$113,940
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1.0%
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$62,360
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3.1%
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$64,540
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2.2%
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$151,030
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7.5%
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$135,740
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5.0%
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$64,030
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6.6%
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$128,020
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3.4%
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$48,090
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9.1%
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$74,240
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School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
