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: LAENGSEBA
120
minimum credit hours
46
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 Class Search.
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| Core | ||
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ENG 110 Approaching Big Problems
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 213 Introduction to the Study of Language
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 221 Survey of English Literature I
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 222 Survey of English Literature II
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 241 Literatures of the United States to 1860
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 242 Literatures of the United States, 1860 to Present
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 300 Your Degree in the World
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
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ENG 312 English in its Social Setting
(SOBE)
OR ENG 314 Modern Grammar
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 321 Shakespeare
(HUAD)
OR ENG 421 Studies in Shakespeare (HUAD) OR ENG 422 Special Topics in Shakespeare
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 471 Literature for Young Adults
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 486 Teaching Text
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Secondary Education Courses for Concentration | ||
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BLE 220 Foundations of Structured English Immersion
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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EDT 180 Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 480 Methods of Teaching English: Composition
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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ENG 482 Methods of Teaching English: Language
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SPE 222 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action
While enrolled in TEL 310, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 45 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 332 Disciplinary Literacy Methods
While enrolled in TEL 332, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 60 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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TEL 366 Professional Experience Internship
While enrolled in TEL 366, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 45 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
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TEL 488 Student Teaching
All degree requirements must be completed prior to student teaching. Only one course will be approved to take concurrently with student teaching.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Students seeking teacher certification must pass required educator exams. Please speak with your Teachers College advisor to plan appropriately.
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| The College Requirements | ||
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Second Language Requirement: All students pursuing a BA degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must demonstrate proficiency in a Second Language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) or higher, having 202 or its equivalent as a prerequisite.
16 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 16 |
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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 |
| 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
OR LIA 101 Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree will enroll in LIA 101. Students enrolled in an online degree will 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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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. More information is available at: https://silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/language-testing.
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