Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Science,
BS
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LASESABBS
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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SES 121 Earth, Solar System and Universe
(SCIT)
AND
SES 123 Earth, Solar System and Universe Laboratory
(SCIT)
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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SES 122 History of the Earth and Solar System
AND
SES 124 History of the Earth and Solar System Laboratory
OR SES 126 Exploration of the Universe AND SES 128 Exploration of the Universe Lab SES 122 and 124 have an earth and planetary science focus. Students interested in life in extreme environments and the origins of life should take SES 122 and 124.
SES 126 and 128 have a space-based focus. Students interested in exoplanets and the potential for life on other worlds should take SES 126 and 128.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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BIO 340 General Genetics
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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BIO 345 Evolution
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GLG 321 Mineralogy
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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GLG 481 Geochemistry
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 311 Essentials of Astrobiology: Exploration for Life in the Universe
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 350 Engineering Systems and Experimental Problem Solving
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 410 Senior Exploration Project I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 411 Senior Exploration Project II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
Elective Note: 1-credit seminar/mentoring courses do not count towards fulfilling the upper-division major elective requirements in this area. However, they will count as general upper-division elective credits toward the university's 45-credit minimum required for graduation.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
| 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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Science and Society Requirement: All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/student-resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.
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Science and Society Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
Science and Society Elective
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 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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