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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 13 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GCSI OR SB & G) OR ASM 104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (SCIT OR SG) OR ASB 222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (HUAD OR (HU or SB) & G & H) or ASB 223: Aztecs, Incas and Mayas (SOBE OR (HU or SB) & G & H)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Elective	3
Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	13

Students who do not test into MAT 251 must take the math course they do place into in the first term. Do not take MAT 142, as it is not a prerequisite to MAT 251.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students must take ASB 102 and ASM 104. They will choose between ASB 222 and ASB 223.
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Term 2 13 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GCSI OR SB & G) OR ASM 104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (SCIT OR SG) OR ASB 222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (HUAD OR (HU or SB) & G & H) or ASB 223: Aztecs, Incas and Mayas (SOBE OR (HU or SB) & G & H)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH OR MA)	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3 29 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GCSI OR SB & G) OR ASM 104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (SCIT OR SG) OR ASB 222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (HUAD OR (HU or SB) & G & H) or ASB 223: Aztecs, Incas and Mayas (SOBE OR (HU or SB) & G & H)	4	C
ASB OR ASM Elective	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Elective	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Develop your skills.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Science and Society Elective	3	C
ASB OR ASM Elective	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Explore an internship.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASM 300: Anthropological Sciences Seminar	3	C
ASM Upper Division Elective	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Field school opportunities (archaeological or physical) can count toward major degree requirements. Talk to your advisor for available opportunities.
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Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASB 394: Statistics for Social Scientists OR ASM 463: A Practical Guide to Bayesian Data Analysis (QTRS OR CS) OR ASM 465: Quantification and Analysis for Anthropologists OR BIO 415: Statistical Models for Biology (QTRS OR CS) OR SOC 390: Social Statistics I (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
ASB OR ASM Upper Division Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Elective	6
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASM Upper Division Elective	3	C
ASB OR ASM Upper Division Elective	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Upper Division Elective OR ASB 484: Internship	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: ASM Upper Division Elective	6	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

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/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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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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Anthropology, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 13 Credit Hours

ASB 102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (GCSI OR SB & G) OR ASM 104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution (SCIT OR SG) OR ASB 222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (HUAD OR (HU or SB) & G & H) or ASB 223: Aztecs, Incas and Mayas (SOBE OR (HU or SB) & G & H)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Students who do not test into MAT 251 must take the math course they do place into in the first term. Do not take MAT 142, as it is not a prerequisite to MAT 251.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Students must take ASB 102 and ASM 104. They will choose between ASB 222 and ASB 223.
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU.
Create a first draft resume.

Term 2

13 - 29 Credit Hours

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

MAT 251: Calculus for Life Sciences (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3

29 - 45 Credit Hours

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ASB OR ASM Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Develop your skills.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASB OR ASM Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.00 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Explore an internship.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

ASM 300: Anthropological Sciences Seminar

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Field school opportunities (archaeological or physical) can count toward major degree requirements. Talk to your advisor for available opportunities.
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

ASB 394: Statistics for Social Scientists OR ASM 463: A Practical Guide to Bayesian Data Analysis (QTRS OR CS) OR ASM 465: Quantification and Analysis for Anthropologists OR BIO 415: Statistical Models for Biology (QTRS OR CS) OR SOC 390: Social Statistics I (QTRS OR CS) OR STP 420: Introductory Applied Statistics (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASB OR ASM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Research employment opportunities.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

ASM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASB OR ASM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR ASB 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Gather professional references.
Apply for full-time career opportunities.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

ASM Upper Division Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

General Notes

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/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.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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