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2024
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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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1 |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Mathematics (MATH)
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3 |
C |
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1 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- Students who place into MAT 119 or MAT 170 should take the course in Term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
- The decision between MAT 119 and MAT 170 should be determined based on academic and career goals. Consult with your academic advisor for more information.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. LIA 101 offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fulfills this requirement.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
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Term 2
14 - 30 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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3 |
C |
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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- MAT 119 or MAT 170 may require prerequisites which should be completed in Term 1.
- Foundation of Behavior: Before graduation, students must complete at least 12 credit hours of coursework from disciplines related to psychology. Select courses from: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. Students must complete at least six credit hours from within a single department and subject code.
- Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
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Term 3
30 - 44 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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Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
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3 |
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5 |
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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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Term 4
44 - 60 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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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- 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/student-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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Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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6 |
C |
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3 |
Y |
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3 |
C |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Research Experience: Before graduating, students must complete at least
six credit hours of Research Experience (NEU 499, PSY 399, PSY 492, PSY
493, PSY 497 or PSY 499). Students may be required to take PSY 399
before PSY 499. Consult with an academic advisor for more information.
- Breadth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete one course from four of the five Breadth course lists below (four courses total): Biological, Personality/Mental Health, Cognitive/Learning, Developmental, or Social.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Psychology Residency Requirement: Before graduation, at least 12 credit hours of upper-division (300 and 400 level) PSY coursework must be completed through courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
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Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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6 |
C |
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3 |
Y |
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3 |
C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Research Experience: Before graduating, students must complete at least
six credit hours of Research Experience (NEU 499, PSY 399, PSY 492, PSY 493, PSY 497 or PSY 499). Students may be required to take PSY 399 before PSY 499. Consult with an academic advisor for more information.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities
- Draft a resume
- Gather professional references
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Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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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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3 |
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6 |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- 400-Level Depth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete two courses from the course list below. Note: PSY 498 Pro-Seminar must be offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
- Apply for graduate school.
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Term 8
105 - 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 |
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9 |
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Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Students who place into MAT 119 or MAT 170 should take the course in Term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
- The decision between MAT 119 and MAT 170 should be determined based on academic and career goals. Consult with your academic advisor for more information.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. LIA 101 offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fulfills this requirement.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
Term 2
14 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- MAT 119 or MAT 170 may require prerequisites which should be completed in Term 1.
- Foundation of Behavior: Before graduation, students must complete at least 12 credit hours of coursework from disciplines related to psychology. Select courses from: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. Students must complete at least six credit hours from within a single department and subject code.
- Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3
30 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term 4
44 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- 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/student-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.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Research Experience: Before graduating, students must complete at least
six credit hours of Research Experience (NEU 499, PSY 399, PSY 492, PSY
493, PSY 497 or PSY 499). Students may be required to take PSY 399
before PSY 499. Consult with an academic advisor for more information.
- Breadth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete one course from four of the five Breadth course lists below (four courses total): Biological, Personality/Mental Health, Cognitive/Learning, Developmental, or Social.
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Psychology Residency Requirement: Before graduation, at least 12 credit hours of upper-division (300 and 400 level) PSY coursework must be completed through courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Research Experience: Before graduating, students must complete at least
six credit hours of Research Experience (NEU 499, PSY 399, PSY 492, PSY 493, PSY 497 or PSY 499). Students may be required to take PSY 399 before PSY 499. Consult with an academic advisor for more information.
- Use Handshake to research employment opportunities
- Draft a resume
- Gather professional references
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- 400-Level Depth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete two courses from the course list below. Note: PSY 498 Pro-Seminar must be offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
- Apply for graduate school.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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