Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Science,
BS
College/School:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: ASCPFBS
120
minimum credit hours
51
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in the Class Search.
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| Digital Forensics Core | ||
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ACO 101 Introduction to Computer Science
(QTRS)
OR CSE 110 Principles of Programming (QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 102 Object-Oriented Programming
(QTRS)
OR CSE 205 Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures (QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 201 Data Structures and Algorithms
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 240 Introduction to Programming Languages
OR CSE 240 Introduction to Programming Languages
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 320 Database Systems
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 330 Computer Networks
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 331 Network Forensics Analysis
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 350 Systems Programming
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 361 Secure Coding Concepts
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ACO 423 Data Science
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FOR 350 Digital Forensics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Digital Forensics Electives | ||
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24 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 24 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Special topics courses must be related to Digital Forensics. Connect with your academic advisor if you have any questions.
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Upper Division
Global and Civic Engagement Requirement:
satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement: All New College students in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program are required to obtain a grade of "C" or higher in any course that satisfies the ASU General Studies MATH requirement.
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| Interdisciplinary Requirements | ||
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MAT 210 Brief Calculus
(MATH)
OR MAT 270 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MATH)
3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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MAT 243 Discrete Mathematical Structures
OR MAT 300 Mathematical Structures
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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STP 226 Elements of Statistics
(QTRS)
OR STP 280 Probability and Statistics for Researchers (QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FOR 105 Physical Evidence and the Crime Scene
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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FOR 106 Biology Behind the Crime Scene
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
| ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | ||
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ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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NEW 101 The ASU New College Experience
OR IAS 300 Career Strategies and Personal Resilience NEW 101 (or other ASU college equivalent) is required for all first-year students. IAS 300 is required for all transfer students in New College.
1 - 3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 - 3 |
| First-Year Composition | ||
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ENG 101 First-Year Composition
AND
ENG 102 First-Year Composition
OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
Notes
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All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. https://catalog.asu.edu/undergraduatereq
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All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. https://catalog.asu.edu/ug_gsr
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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
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Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
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For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement and research opportunities, and more, visit: https://newcollege.asu.edu/
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Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-health resources, including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising. For more information, visit: https://prehealth.asu.edu/
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Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. For more information, visit: https://prelaw.asu.edu/
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Career preparation resources are available through Career Services. For more information, visit: https://career.asu.edu/
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