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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
Degree:
BS
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Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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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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Term hours subtotal: |
7-9 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar is required of all first-year students. NEW 101 fulfills this requirement.
- IAS 300 (three credits) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
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Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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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 1B as the prerequisite to MAT 170 in Term 2A.
- View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
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Term 2 - A
13 - 19 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 2 - B
19 - 25 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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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 3 - A
25 - 32 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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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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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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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.
- Develop your professional skills.
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Term 3 - B
32 - 38 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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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 4 - A
38 - 45 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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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, an IGLE international experience or ASU Study Abroad.
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Term 4 - B
45 - 52 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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4 |
C |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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Term 5 - B
58 - 64 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 6 - A
64 - 70 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 6 - B
70 - 76 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 7 - A
76 - 82 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 8 - B
94 - 100 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 9 - A
100 - 106 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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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: |
6 |
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Term 9 - B
106 - 112 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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Term 10 - A
112 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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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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2 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
8-5 |
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar is required of all first-year students. NEW 101 fulfills this requirement.
- IAS 300 (three credits) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- If a student scores 0-60 on the math placement test, they should complete MAT 117 in place of an elective in Term 1B as the prerequisite to MAT 170 in Term 2A.
- View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
Term 2 - A
13 - 19 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Term 2 - B
19 - 25 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term 3 - A
25 - 32 Credit Hours
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
- 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.
- Develop your professional skills.
Term 3 - B
32 - 38 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term 4 - A
38 - 45 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
- 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, an IGLE international experience or ASU Study Abroad.
Term 4 - B
45 - 52 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Term 5 - A
52 - 58 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 5 - B
58 - 64 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 6 - A
64 - 70 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Term 6 - B
70 - 76 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 7 - A
76 - 82 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 7 - B
82 - 88 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 8 - A
88 - 94 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Term 8 - B
94 - 100 Credit Hours
Term 9 - A
100 - 106 Credit Hours
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 9 - B
106 - 112 Credit Hours
Term 10 - A
112 - 120 Credit Hours
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
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