Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Arts,
BA
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAASIABA
120
minimum credit hours
45
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Major Requirements | ||
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A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from The College of Liberal 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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HST 111 Introduction to Asia
(GCSI)
OR REL 111 Introduction to Asia (GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 303 Studies in Asian History
All students must complete at least three credits of HST 303 (any topic). Additional topics of HST 303 may be used to fulfill Across Asia or Global Asia Elective requirements.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Global Asia Electives: choose any combination of courses from six different focus areas, with at least 24 hours from upper-division courses. Students who wish to specialize in a particular country or region are strongly encouraged to complete at least 12 credits from that focus area. The six focus areas are: Asia in a Global World (intended for generalists who do not wish to focus on one particular country or region), China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia (intended for those who wish to specialize).
CHINA FOCUS AREA
JAPAN FOCUS AREA
KOREA FOCUS AREA
SOUTH ASIA FOCUS AREA
SOUTHEAST ASIA FOCUS AREA
ASIA IN A GLOBAL WORLD OPTION
This category includes all courses on the China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, and Southeast Asia Focus Area lists. Students who select Asia in a Global World do not focus on a specific region and may select a broad combination of courses across the geographical region. At least 24 hours must be upper divison.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Global Asia Electives: choose any combination of courses from six different focus areas, with at least 24 hours from upper-division courses. Students who wish to specialize in a particular country or region are strongly encouraged to complete at least 12 credits from that focus area. The six focus areas are: Asia in a Global World (intended for generalists who do not wish to focus on one particular country or region), China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia (intended for those who wish to specialize).
CHINA FOCUS AREA
JAPAN FOCUS AREA
KOREA FOCUS AREA
SOUTH ASIA FOCUS AREA
SOUTHEAST ASIA FOCUS AREA
ASIA IN A GLOBAL WORLD OPTION
This category includes all courses on the China, Japan, Korea, South Asia, and Southeast Asia Focus Area lists. Students who select Asia in a Global World do not focus on a specific region and may select a broad combination of courses across the geographical region. At least 24 hours must be upper divison.
24 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 24 |
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Not all courses on the course lists are available every term. Students should consult the class schedule prior to each term to confirm course availability.
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Check:
Minimum 2.00
Major GPA
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| The College Requirements | ||
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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement: All students 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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Mathematics (MATH)
Recommended:
MAT 114
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Second Language requirement satisfied through completion of Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai or Vietnamese language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent). Students who are already proficient in one of these languages, or another language relevant to the study of Asia, such as Dutch, Tagalog or Urdu, may take a proficiency exam. Credit hours for second language courses will vary depending on the language chosen.
16 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 16 |
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Students choosing one of the specialized Global Asia categories are strongly encouraged to study a language that is highly relevant to that particular country or region. The following languages are encouraged for each specialized focus area: -- China: Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Dutch (by proficiency exam) -- Japan: Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Dutch (by proficiency exam) -- Korea: Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese -- South Asia: Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Urdu (by proficiency exam), Dutch (by proficiency exam) -- Southeast Asia: Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Dutch (by proficiency exam), Tagalog (by proficiency exam)
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| 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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LIA 101 Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
OR ASU 101-LA The ASU Experience Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree enroll in LIA 101. Students enrolled in an online degree enroll in ASU 101-LA.
1 Credit Hours
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1 | |
| 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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Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
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Eligible students are encouraged to apply for a Foreign Language and Area Studies award. Awards include: academic year FLAS Fellowship and summer FLAS Awards.
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Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
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ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned. Please go to: https://silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/language-testing
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Consider participating in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.
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