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: LAHISBA
120
minimum credit hours
45
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
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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 130 The Historian's Craft
OR HST 330 Historical Thinking Students who have completed 30 credit hours and ENG 102 may take HST 330 in place of HST 130.
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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For HST 303, HST 304, and HST 305, only the specific topics (course titles) listed below will count for the Comparative History requirement; any other topics of these courses will NOT satisfy the requirement.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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For HST 302 and HST 306, only the specific topics (course titles) listed below will count for the History in the Wild requirement; any other topics of these courses will NOT satisfy the requirement.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 303 Studies in Asian History
OR HST 305 Studies in Latin American History OR HST 307 Studies in African History HST 302, 305, and 307 are variable topics courses. Students may take these courses for credit multiple times, so long as the topics are different. Some topics carry a General Studies designation. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 304 Studies in European History
HST 304 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry a General Studies designation. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designation for the specific course topic.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 306 Studies in United States History
HST 306 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry a General Studies designation. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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All students are required to take one course from HST 304 and HST 306, plus one course chosen from HST 303, HST 305, or HST 307. Students may select any topic within these course numbers for this requirement. However, for the Comparative History and History in the Wild requirements, students must choose only from the specific topics shown in the Comparative History and History in the Wild lists. Any topic under HST 302 will count as a Comparative History course. Students must complete 33 total credit hours in history (HST), so any variable topics courses taken for Comparative History and History in the Wild will be in addition to the standard requirement for HST 304, HST 306, and (HST 303, 305, or 307).
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HST 495 Methods of Historical Inquiry
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
HST Elective
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Check:
Minimum 2.25
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: 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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Students must complete 12 credits of courses in Related Areas, at least six of which must be upper division.
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ENG Elective (not from ENG 101-197)
JST Elective (not from JST 133, 233, 333, or 334)
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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ENG Elective (not from ENG 101-197)
JST Elective (not from JST 133, 233, 333, or 334)
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| 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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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. Please go to: https://silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/language-testing
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Except where prerequisites dictate the order, consult an academic advisor to determine the best sequence of upper-division history courses for your personal plan of study.
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If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT in your junior year.
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Not all courses in the course lists are available every term or available in both on-campus and online formats. Students should consult the class schedule prior to each term to confirm course availability.
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Electives: students are encouraged to take HST 394: Career Readiness with a History Degree.
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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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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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Many General Studies requirements can overlap with major requirements, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
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