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2022 - 2023 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 15 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HST 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G) OR REL 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G)	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
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).	5	C
Term hours subtotal:	15

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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 ensure the course level is appropriate. Students who are already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
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Term 2 15 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

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
Across Asia Course	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).	5	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Except for courses marked "critical" or "necessary," the sequence of required and elective courses will vary with each student according to individual choices and the schedule of classes.
Join a student club or professional organization.
If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

GCU 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR HST 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR POS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR REL 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR SGS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).	5	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Elective	1
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Some 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.
Explore opportunities to study abroad.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Outside Southeast Asia Course	3	C
Across Asia Course	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).	5	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Term hours subtotal:	15

Visit Career and Professional Development Services and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
If interested in law school, make an appointment with the pre-law advisor.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration	3	C
Upper Division Southeast Asia Elective	3	C
Outside Southeast Asia Course	3	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
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 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration	3	C
Southeast Asia Elective	3	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Upper Division Elective OR HST 484: Internship	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Explore graduate school opportunities.
If planning to attend law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration	3	C
Upper Division Outside Southeast Asia Course	3	C
Upper Division Southeast Asia Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Attend career fairs, workshops and related events offered by Career and Professional Development Services.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HST 496: South, Southeast, and East Asia in the Global Matrix	3	C
Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

HST 496 is the required capstone course for the major and is only offered in spring terms.
Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
Apply for career opportunities.

For the Southeast Asia Electives requirement, in addition to the courses shown in the Southeast Asia Electives list, students may take any courses in the Southeast Asia Concentration list that were not used to fulfill the concentration.

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Notes:

First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
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.

At least 12 upper-division hours in the major must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2022 - 2023 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.

2022 - 2023 Major Map
Asia Studies (Southeast Asia), BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Students interested in this program should apply to the Global Asia Studies BA program.

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 15 Credit Hours

HST 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G) OR REL 111: Introduction to Asia (HU & H & G)

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

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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 ensure the course level is appropriate. Students who are already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 2

15 - 30 Credit Hours

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

Across Asia Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

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

Notes:

Except for courses marked "critical" or "necessary," the sequence of required and elective courses will vary with each student according to individual choices and the schedule of classes.
Join a student club or professional organization.
If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

GCU 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR HST 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR POS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR REL 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G) OR SGS 240: Introduction to Southeast Asia ((HU or SB) & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 1

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

Some 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.
Explore opportunities to study abroad.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

Outside Southeast Asia Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Across Asia Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Southeast Asian language course(s) (Thai, Vietnamese, or Indonesian) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).

Hours: 5

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)

Hours: 4

Notes:

Visit Career and Professional Development Services and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.
If interested in law school, make an appointment with the pre-law advisor.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Southeast Asia Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Outside Southeast Asia Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Notes:

Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
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

75 - 90 Credit Hours

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Southeast Asia Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective OR HST 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Explore graduate school opportunities.
If planning to attend law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Outside Southeast Asia Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Southeast Asia Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Attend career fairs, workshops and related events offered by Career and Professional Development Services.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

HST 496: South, Southeast, and East Asia in the Global Matrix

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Southeast Asia Concentration

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

Notes:

HST 496 is the required capstone course for the major and is only offered in spring terms.
Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
Apply for career opportunities.

General Notes

For the Southeast Asia Electives requirement, in addition to the courses shown in the Southeast Asia Electives list, students may take any courses in the Southeast Asia Concentration list that were not used to fulfill the concentration.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- 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.
At least 12 upper-division hours in the major must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Show Course List(s)/Track Group(s)▼

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition