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: LAJSTBA
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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Check:
Minimum 2.5
Major GPA
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| Core | ||
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JST 210 Introduction to Judaism
OR REL 210 Introduction to Judaism
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 211 Jews and Judaism in America
OR JST 211 Jews and Judaism in America OR REL 211 Jews and Judaism in America
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 230 Introduction to Jewish Civilization
(GCSI)
OR JST 230 Introduction to Jewish Civilization (GCSI) OR REL 230 Introduction to Jewish Civilization (GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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JST 490 Methods of Historical Inquiry
JST 490 is the capstone course for the Jewish Studies major and is typically offered only in Spring semesters.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Jewish Studies Electives | ||
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Students must complete 18 credit hours of Jewish Studies electives, at least 15 of which must be upper division.
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15 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 15 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| 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 Modern Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Arabic, German, Polish, Russian or Spanish at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent). Credit hours for second language courses will vary depending on the language chosen. Students who are already proficient in one of these languages may take a proficiency exam.
16 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 16 |
| Additional Requirements | ||
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Students must complete 15 credit hours of coursework in Related Areas, at least nine of which must be upper division.
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9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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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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| 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. Please go to: https://silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/language-testing
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Biblical Hebrew language courses are worth 3 credit hours each. Students completing Biblical Hebrew will need additional elective credit hours to reach the 120 required for graduation.
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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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Not all courses in 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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