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Planetary Science, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Planetary Science / 2025-2026 Curriculum
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Program details

Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAPLSCERT
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Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate requires a minimum of 18 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be completed in upper-division coursework and at least nine credit hours must be completed at ASU. At least six upper-division hours in the certificate must be completed in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher is required for each course used to fulfill a certificate requirement.
AST 111 Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy (SCIT) or GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical) (SCIT) or SES 100 Introduction to Exploration (QTRS) or SES 106 Habitable Worlds (SCIT) or SES 107 A Solar System Journey (SCIT) or SES 121 Earth, Solar System and Universe (SCIT)
3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3 - 4
GLG 404 Fundamentals of Planetary Geology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
SES 421 Foundations of Planetary Science
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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