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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
Degree:
BA
LAHISBA
Only the stand-alone BA or the accelerated History BA/MA combination are available to ASU Online students at this time.
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Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Notes |
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3 |
C |
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C |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
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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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- View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
- Many General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
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Term 2 - A
13 - 20 Credit Hours
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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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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
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Term 2 - B
20 - 27 Credit Hours
Critical 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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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Transfer students who have completed 30 credit hours and ENG 102 may take HST 330 in place of HST 130.
- If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
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Term 3 - A
27 - 34 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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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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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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Term 3 - B
34 - 41 Credit Hours
Critical 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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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- Related Area course selected from list at bottom of map.
- Explore opportunities to study abroad. Online students are eligible and encouraged to participate!
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Term 4 - A
41 - 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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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
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3 |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 4 - B
47 - 53 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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2 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 5 - A
53 - 59 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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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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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- Comparative History course chosen from list at bottom of map.
- The sequence of upper-division history courses shown here is a suggested one. Except where prerequisites dictate the order, students should consult an academic advisor to determine the best sequence of courses for their personal plan of study.
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Term 5 - B
59 - 65 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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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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- HST 304 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry one or more General Studies designations. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
- Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
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Term 6 - A
65 - 72 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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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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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
7 |
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- HST 303 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry one or more General Studies designations. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
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Term 7 - A
78 - 84 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
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Term 7 - B
84 - 90 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 8 - A
90 - 96 Credit Hours
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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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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 8 - B
96 - 102 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 |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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- HST 306 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry one or more General Studies designations. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
- View career webinars offered by Career and Professional Development Services.
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Term 9 - A
102 - 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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3 |
C |
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Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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Term hours subtotal: |
6 |
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Term 9 - B
108 - 114 Credit Hours
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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Only the stand-alone BA or the accelerated History BA/MA combination are available to ASU Online students at this time. |
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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
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
Term 1 - B
7 - 13 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
- View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.
- Many General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
Term 2 - A
13 - 20 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
- ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
Term 2 - B
20 - 27 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
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
- Transfer students who have completed 30 credit hours and ENG 102 may take HST 330 in place of HST 130.
- If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
Term 3 - A
27 - 34 Credit Hours
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
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Term 3 - B
34 - 41 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
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
- Related Area course selected from list at bottom of map.
- Explore opportunities to study abroad. Online students are eligible and encouraged to participate!
Term 4 - A
41 - 47 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
Term 4 - B
47 - 53 Credit Hours
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Term 5 - A
53 - 59 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
- Comparative History course chosen from list at bottom of map.
- The sequence of upper-division history courses shown here is a suggested one. Except where prerequisites dictate the order, students should consult an academic advisor to determine the best sequence of courses for their personal plan of study.
Term 5 - B
59 - 65 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
- HST 304 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry one or more General Studies designations. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
- Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
Term 6 - A
65 - 72 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
- HST 303 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry one or more General Studies designations. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
Term 6 - B
72 - 78 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
Term 7 - A
78 - 84 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
- If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Term 7 - B
84 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
Term 8 - A
90 - 96 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Term 8 - B
96 - 102 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
- HST 306 is a variable topics course. Some topics carry one or more General Studies designations. Check the class schedule to confirm any General Studies designations for the specific course topic.
- View career webinars offered by Career and Professional Development Services.
Term 9 - A
102 - 108 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
Term 9 - B
108 - 114 Credit Hours
Term 10 - A
114 - 120 Credit Hours
Maintain 2.25 GPA in HST.
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