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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
Degree:
BA
LAPHIBA
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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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1 |
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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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3 |
C |
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2 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- 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 verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
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Term 2
16 - 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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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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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: |
14 |
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- Many General Studies requirements can overlap with major requirements,
leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic
advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
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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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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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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete First-Year Composition 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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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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6 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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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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3 |
C |
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3 |
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Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
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3 |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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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 |
C |
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6 |
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3 |
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Select Advanced Philosophy Course from the list at bottom of map. PHI 420 is a topical course that can be taken for credit more than once, so long as the topics are different. Students may complete one topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the PHI 420 requirement in Term 7 and a different topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement in Term 8. A single PHI 420 course will not satisfy both requirements at once. PHI 403 is a course option for both the History of Philosophy requirement and the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement. PHI 403 may satisfy either one of these requirements, but not both.
- Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 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
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- 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 verify the course level is appropriate. Students already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
- Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
Term 2
16 - 30 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)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
- Many General Studies requirements can overlap with major requirements,
leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic
advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
Term 3
30 - 44 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)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Term 4
44 - 60 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)
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
- History of Philosophy course is selected from list at bottom of map.
- 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 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- History of Philosophy course is selected from list at bottom of map.
- Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
- Explore graduate school opportunities.
- If planning to attend law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
- Select Advanced Philosophy Course from the list at bottom of map. PHI 420 is a topical course that can be taken for credit more than once, so long as the topics are different. Students may complete one topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the PHI 420 requirement in Term 7 and a different topic of PHI 420 to satisfy the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement in Term 8. A single PHI 420 course will not satisfy both requirements at once. PHI 403 is a course option for both the History of Philosophy requirement and the Advanced Philosophy Course requirement. PHI 403 may satisfy either one of these requirements, but not both.
- Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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