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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
Degree:
BS
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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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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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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16-18 |
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- If a student scores 0-60 on the math placement test, they should complete MAT 117 in place of an elective in Term 1 as the prerequisite to MAT 170 in Term 2.
- 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 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 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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3 |
C |
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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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- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) BS majors are required to complete a minimum of three SCIT General Studies courses: PSY 290, a Life Science lecture/lab course from the BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, or MIC subjects, and one additional SCIT course of their choosing.
- Create a first draft resume.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
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Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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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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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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6 |
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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Term 4
47 - 63 Credit Hours
Critical 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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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) BS majors are required to complete a minimum of three SCIT General Studies courses: PSY 290, a Life Science lecture/lab course from the BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, or MIC subjects, and one additional SCIT course of their choosing.
- Explore an internship, IGLE international experience, or ASU Study Abroad.
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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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3 |
C |
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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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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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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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4 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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3 |
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2 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) BS majors are required to complete a minimum of three SCIT General Studies courses: PSY 290, a Life Science lecture/lab course from the BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, or MIC subjects, and one additional SCIT course of their choosing.
- Gather professional references.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
- If a student scores 0-60 on the math placement test, they should complete MAT 117 in place of an elective in Term 1 as the prerequisite to MAT 170 in Term 2.
- 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 New College.
- 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
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) BS majors are required to complete a minimum of three SCIT General Studies courses: PSY 290, a Life Science lecture/lab course from the BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, or MIC subjects, and one additional SCIT course of their choosing.
- Create a first draft resume.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3
32 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term 4
47 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) BS majors are required to complete a minimum of three SCIT General Studies courses: PSY 290, a Life Science lecture/lab course from the BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, or MIC subjects, and one additional SCIT course of their choosing.
- Explore an internship, IGLE international experience, or ASU Study Abroad.
Term 5
63 - 78 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
78 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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 7
93 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) BS majors are required to complete a minimum of three SCIT General Studies courses: PSY 290, a Life Science lecture/lab course from the BCH, BIO, FOR, LSC, or MIC subjects, and one additional SCIT course of their choosing.
- Gather professional references.
Term 8
108 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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