General Studies ,BA
Communication, Health, Interdisciplinary, Liberal Arts, Planning, Society, Special Events, humanities, leadership, urban
If you have diverse interests, consider this highly flexible program that allows you to choose from themes related to society and the individual. This active military- and veteran-friendly program is also a great option if you want to maximize transfer credits or existing credits.
The BA program in general studies offers students a flexible, innovative path to degree completion. Graduates of the program are informed and effective members of society who are well prepared for a changing global marketplace with its diverse cultures.
The themes of this degree are professional preparedness and integration of the needs of society and the individual. Students explore the tensions between individualism and collectivism, the public and private selves, service and community, domestic and global issues, and the interplay of culture and identity constructions.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, ASU at Lake Havasu
- Second language requirement: No
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First required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation -
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.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, general studies students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S., or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Those who have majored in general studies have the option of working in almost any field that requires effective interaction with others, including sales, social services, organizational management and government administration. Graduates are equipped with transferable skills highly desired by many employers. The bachelor's degree creates great flexibility in career choice because of the versatility within the program.
Graduates are prepared for many occupations, including:
- administrative services manager
- curator
- medical and health service
- military and veteran's services
- property, real estate and community association managers
- public relations specialist
- purchasing manager
- real estate sales agent
- sales manager
- writer and author
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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8.6%
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$38,520
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9.7%
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$95,290
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7.2%
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$59,990
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3.7%
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$73,150
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-4.0%
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$73,080
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4.3%
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$56,090
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5.0%
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$64,030
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3.4%
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$69,760
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9.1%
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$74,240
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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CISA@asu.edu
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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.
