Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Science,
BS
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAASTPLSBS
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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AST 111 Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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AST 112 Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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AST 301 Physics of Astrophysics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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AST 321 Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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AST 322 Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 106 Habitable Worlds
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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SES 350 Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 376 Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 377 Communicating Astronomical and Planetary Sciences II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical)
(SCIT)
AND
GLG 103 Introduction to Geology I: Laboratory (SCIT)
9 - 12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 - 12 |
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6 - 7 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 - 7 |
| 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.
Minimum
Grade:
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Science and Society Requirement: All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/student-resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.
Minimum
Grade:
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Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
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MAT 210 Brief Calculus
(MATH)
OR MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I (MATH) Additional math prerequisites may be needed.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PHY 111 General Physics
(SCIT)
AND
PHY 113 General Physics Laboratory
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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PHY 112 General Physics
(SCIT)
AND
PHY 114 General Physics Laboratory
(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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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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