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2024
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Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3-4 |
C |
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1-3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15-18 |
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- Students considering research or graduate/medical/professional school may consider the MAT 270 and MAT 271 calculus sequence as an alternative (this may require more than 120 credits to complete degree).
- MAT 270 is necessary for students intending on taking Data/Modeling Track focus courses.
- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar is required of all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
- IAS 300 (three credit hours) is required for all transfer students in New College.
- Select your Career Interest Community and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
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Term 3
30 - 44 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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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: |
14 |
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- One semester of organic chemistry lecture & lab is required, either CHM 231 & 235 or CHM 233 & 237. CHM 233 & 237 should be taken by students intending to take electives from the Chemistry/Toxicology Track, as they are prerequisites required for many courses in that focus area.
- 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 4
44 - 58 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- The program electives are grouped by track focus areas. Students can take electives from any of the track focus areas. Some students may choose to specialize in a particular area, and therefore take all of their electives from within one group. Other students may choose a broad approach and take electives from each group.
- Students must complete a total of at least 11 hours of track focus elective courses.
- Explore an internship, an IGLE international experience, or ASU Study Abroad.
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Term 5
58 - 73 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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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 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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Term 6
73 - 87 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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4-3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
14-13 |
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- The electives listed at the bottom of the major map are grouped by focus areas. Students can take electives from any of the focus areas. Some students may choose to specialize in a particular area, and therefore take all of their electives from within one group. Other students may choose a broad approach and take electives from each group.
- Up to six credit hours (two completions) of 499 Individualized Instruction can be used towards Capstone and/or Track Focus Electives. However, to be applied, each completion of 499 must be a unique experience with a different instructor.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
- Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
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Term 7
87 - 104 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
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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Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
17 |
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- Up to six credit hours (two completions) of 499 Individualized Instruction can be used towards Capstone and/or Track Focus Electives. However, to be applied, each completion of 499 must be a unique experience with a different instructor.
- Gather professional references.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 15 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
- Students considering research or graduate/medical/professional school may consider the MAT 270 and MAT 271 calculus sequence as an alternative (this may require more than 120 credits to complete degree).
- MAT 270 is necessary for students intending on taking Data/Modeling Track focus courses.
- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar is required of all first-year students. NEW 101 satisfies this requirement.
- IAS 300 (three credit hours) is required for all transfer students in New College.
- Select your Career Interest Community and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 2
15 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Either STP 226 or STP 280 is acceptable to meet the requirement. STP 280 is necessary for students intending to take Data/Modeling Track focus courses.
- Create a first draft resume.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3
30 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
- One semester of organic chemistry lecture & lab is required, either CHM 231 & 235 or CHM 233 & 237. CHM 233 & 237 should be taken by students intending to take electives from the Chemistry/Toxicology Track, as they are prerequisites required for many courses in that focus area.
- Develop your research skills.
- Develop your professional skills.
- Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
Term 4
44 - 58 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
- The program electives are grouped by track focus areas. Students can take electives from any of the track focus areas. Some students may choose to specialize in a particular area, and therefore take all of their electives from within one group. Other students may choose a broad approach and take electives from each group.
- Students must complete a total of at least 11 hours of track focus elective courses.
- Explore an internship, an IGLE international experience, or ASU Study Abroad.
Term 5
58 - 73 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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
Term 6
73 - 87 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4-3
Minimum Grade: C
- The electives listed at the bottom of the major map are grouped by focus areas. Students can take electives from any of the focus areas. Some students may choose to specialize in a particular area, and therefore take all of their electives from within one group. Other students may choose a broad approach and take electives from each group.
- Up to six credit hours (two completions) of 499 Individualized Instruction can be used towards Capstone and/or Track Focus Electives. However, to be applied, each completion of 499 must be a unique experience with a different instructor.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
- Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 7
87 - 104 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
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
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
- Up to six credit hours (two completions) of 499 Individualized Instruction can be used towards Capstone and/or Track Focus Electives. However, to be applied, each completion of 499 must be a unique experience with a different instructor.
- Gather professional references.
Term 8
104 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- The electives listed at the bottom of the major map are grouped by focus areas. Students can take electives from any of the focus areas. Some students may choose to specialize in a particular area, and therefore take all of their electives from within one group. Other students may choose a broad approach and take electives from each group.
- Up to six credit hours (two completions) of 499 Individualized Instruction can be used towards Capstone and/or Track Focus Electives. However, to be applied, each completion of 499 must be a unique experience with a different instructor.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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