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2017 - 2018 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Students may not be admitted directly to the BS in Integrated Studies. This degree program is only for students who have earned at least 32 graded hours at ASU, who have a cumulative gpa of 3.25, and whose study interests are not met by an already-existing major offered by Arizona State University. Students who meet the above qualifications and who have faculty mentors in their areas of interest are invited to meet with the Office of Student and Academic Programs to discuss the possibility of being allowed to pursue this opportunity. Please call 480-965-6506 to schedule an appointment.

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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition 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 (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students
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Term 2 16 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 3 31 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

CLAS Science and Society Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	3
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	13

Before registering in term 4 students must meet with an advisor in the CLSA Office of Student and Academic Programs to develop an approved program of integrated study courses.

Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.	3	C
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Elective	3
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

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Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 3 courses: Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.	9	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Elective	3
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: Upper Division Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.	6	C
Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.	3	C
Upper Division CLAS Science and Society Elective	3	C
Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) course(s).
Complete Global Awareness (G) course(s).
Complete Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 4 courses: Upper Division Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.	12	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

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Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 4 courses: Upper Division Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.	12	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://clas.asu.edu/advising-and-academic-services/science-and-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division. Students must earn a C or better in the courses, and no more than one of the two can also be used to simultaneously fill a requirement of the major, minor or related area. Science and Society courses cannot also be used to fill the general studies HU, SB, SQ or SG requirements.

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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.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 3.25 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 2017 - 2018 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.

2017 - 2018 Major Map
Integrated Studies, BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 16 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition 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 (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses
ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students
Select your career interest area and play me3@ASU

Term 2

16 - 31 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

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

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Join a student club or professional organization

Term 3

31 - 44 Credit Hours

CLAS Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Notes:

Before registering in term 4 students must meet with an advisor in the CLSA Office of Student and Academic Programs to develop an approved program of integrated study courses.

Term 4

44 - 60 Credit Hours

Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

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

Hours: 4

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

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Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

Complete 3 courses:

Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.

Hours: 9

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Review or develop your professional online presence
Create a resume

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Upper Division Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division CLAS Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) course(s).

Complete Global Awareness (G) course(s).

Complete Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Notes:

Research graduate programs and employment opportunities
Gather professional references

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

Complete 4 courses:

Upper Division Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.

Hours: 12

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Prepare applications for graduate programs and full-time career opportunities
Complete an in-person or virtual practice interview

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

Complete 4 courses:

Upper Division Approved integrated study courses; determined by advisor.

Hours: 12

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 3.25 GPA ASU Cumulative.

General Notes

All students pursuing a B.S. or B.S.P. degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://clas.asu.edu/advising-and-academic-services/science-and-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper division. Students must earn a C or better in the courses, and no more than one of the two can also be used to simultaneously fill a requirement of the major, minor or related area. Science and Society courses cannot also be used to fill the general studies HU, SB, SQ or SG requirements.

Notes

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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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 3.25 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