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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
Degree:
BA
LAEESBA
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2024. The previous name was Earth and Environmental Studies.
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Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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Mathematics (MATH)
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3 |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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1 |
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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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- Students should complete whichever math course they place into in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
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Term 2
14 - 28 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3-4 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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4 |
C |
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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
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4 |
C |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14-15 |
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- ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- Create a first draft resume.
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Term 3
28 - 42 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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3 |
C |
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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
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4 |
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: |
14 |
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- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Develop your skills.
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Term 4
42 - 58 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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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
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4 |
C |
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Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
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3 |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Explore an internship.
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Term 5
58 - 74 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
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4 |
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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- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with SESE faculty advisors to discuss career options.
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Term 6
74 - 89 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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6 |
C |
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6 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website. At least two of the major track electives must be 400-level.
- Students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
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Term 7
89 - 104 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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6 |
C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- If not already completed, students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.
- Explore a research or internship opportunity. In order to earn credits for research or an internship, students should work with their SESE advisor for approval.
- The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website. At least two of the major track electives must be 400-level.
- Gather professional references.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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Term 8
104 - 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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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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6 |
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1 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website. At least two of the major track electives must be 400-level.
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College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2024. The previous name was Earth and Environmental Studies.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Mathematics (MATH)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
- Students should complete whichever math course they place into in term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
- Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 2
14 - 28 Credit Hours
Hours: 3-4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
- ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned.
- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- Create a first draft resume.
Term 3
28 - 42 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Develop your skills.
Term 4
42 - 58 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Milestone: Complete SESE faculty mentoring.
- SESE majors are strongly encouraged to seek faculty mentoring at least once during their first and second year. Students can find their faculty mentor on the SESE advising website.
- Explore an internship.
Term 5
58 - 74 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with SESE faculty advisors to discuss career options.
Term 6
74 - 89 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
- The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website. At least two of the major track electives must be 400-level.
- Students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Term 7
89 - 104 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
- If not already completed, students should meet with an advisor to do a graduation check.
- Explore a research or internship opportunity. In order to earn credits for research or an internship, students should work with their SESE advisor for approval.
- The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website. At least two of the major track electives must be 400-level.
- Gather professional references.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Term 8
104 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- The list of approved major track electives along with their prerequisites may be viewed on the SESE website. At least two of the major track electives must be 400-level.
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