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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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1-3 |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16-18 |
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- Students should consult an advisor on mathematics course selection to ensure prerequisites for selected Statistics/Research requirement are met.
- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
- IAS 300 (three credit hours) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
- Select your Career Interest Community and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
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Term 2
16 - 32 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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3 |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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Term 3
32 - 48 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
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3 |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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3 |
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Students should select PSY 101 to meet the elective requirement if interested in taking PSY 230 to satisfy three credit hours of Statistics/Research requirement.
- Develop your research skills.
- Develop your professional skills.
- Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
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Term 5
63 - 78 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement; at least 12 credit hours must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; or COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course and explore accelerated master's degrees.
- Develop your professional online presence.
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Term 6
78 - 93 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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6 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement, at least 12 credit hours of which must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
- Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
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Term 7
93 - 108 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
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3 |
C |
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3-0 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15-12 |
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- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement, at least 12 credit hours of which must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Gather professional references.
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Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
12 |
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- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement, at least 12 credit hours of which must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 recommended)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Students should consult an advisor on mathematics course selection to ensure prerequisites for selected Statistics/Research requirement are met.
- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
- IAS 300 (three credit hours) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
- Select your Career Interest Community and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 2
16 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term 3
32 - 48 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
- Students should select PSY 101 to meet the elective requirement if interested in taking PSY 230 to satisfy three credit hours of Statistics/Research requirement.
- Develop your research skills.
- Develop your professional skills.
- Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
Term 4
48 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 5
63 - 78 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement; at least 12 credit hours must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; or COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Thinking about graduate school? Consider registering for a grad school test prep course and explore accelerated master's degrees.
- Develop your professional online presence.
Term 6
78 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement, at least 12 credit hours of which must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
- Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 7
93 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement, at least 12 credit hours of which must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Gather professional references.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Communication Focus Area Electives: Complete five courses from within one recommended focus area or from multiple areas to meet the 15 credit hour requirement, at least 12 credit hours of which must be upper division.
- A maximum of six credit hours of COM Experiential Electives may be applied to major requirements (Focus Area Electives and/or Additional COM Electives): COM 314; COM 382; COM 383; COM 483; COM 484; COM 485; COM 498; COM 499. COM 492 and/or COM 493 may apply to the Communication Focus Area Electives. Other COM courses may apply with advisor approval, including COM 294/394/494 Topics.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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