Applied Military and Veterans Studies ,BA
Advocate, Air Force, Army, Marines, NAVY, Peace Movements, Public Service, Space Force, Technology, U.S. History, War
Set yourself apart by earning the nation's first degree in military and veteran studies --- offered by an institution ranked No. 3 by U.S. News & World Report (2025) for best online bachelor's degree programs for veterans.
The Bachelor of Arts program in applied military and veteran studies is the nation's first interdisciplinary program that provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the military's role in society, and the experience and culture of veterans. The curriculum covers various aspects of military studies, including the historical and societal impacts of conflict and the personal experiences of veterans in media, literature, employment and leadership. You obtain transferable skills in leadership, critical thinking, resiliency, adaptability and transparent communication.
This career-connected program gives you a deeper understanding of military service and veterans, whether you are a historian, museum specialist, nonprofit or government coordinator, counselor, health care provider and U.S. Department of Defense contractor.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
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 offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
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.
The study of applied military and veterans studies transcends geographic boundaries, spanning cities, states, provinces, countries and even continents. Global education programs help students dive deeper into their studies by enabling them to experience many cultures firsthand and to explore places where history and military action have intermingled. Through these encounters, students can discover the interconnections of ideas and places at primary source sites.
Graduates are prepared for roles that support public policy development and political activism, roles in the military, and leadership positions in military- and veteran-serving organizations.
Graduates are well-positioned for employment in:
- federal agencies across the U.S. and worldwide, such as with the DoD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- the government sector in Arizona and other states
- health care-related organizations that serve veteran populations
- nonprofit organizations around the U.S. that are dedicated to supporting military-connected individuals and veterans
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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6.4%
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$45,930
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Not available
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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2.2%
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$76,750
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-0.2%
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$83,820
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6.4%
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$80,390
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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SANCA 233
CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
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. 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.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
