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: LAGCUBA
120
minimum credit hours
45
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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| 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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GCU 102 Introduction to Human Geography
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GCU 121 World Geography
(GCSI)
OR GCU 241 The Global Economy in Transition
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GCU 496 Geographic Research Methods
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GPH 111 Introduction to Physical Geography
(SCIT)
AND
GPH 112 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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Upper Division
GCU Elective
OR Upper Division GIS Elective OR Upper Division GPH Elective
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 9 |
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Upper Division
GCU Elective
OR GCU 484 Internship
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Limit of six total hours of Internship (484), Thesis (493), Individualized Instruction (499), or Directed Study (492) can be applied to the major.
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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: 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 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
| 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 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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Campus immersion students are recommended to take GPH 191 as a one credit hour elective.
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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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