Major Map
2022
- 2023 Catalog Year
General
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Degree:
BA
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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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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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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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2 |
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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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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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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4 |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- See Religion, Politics and Global Affairs course list below. Students complete 15 credit hours from the Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration as part of the Religious Studies major.
- 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 - 46 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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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 |
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3 |
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Outside Concentration courses include any REL courses that are not listed in the Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration. REL 100 and REL 321 may count as either Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration courses, or as Outside Concentration courses, but not both.
- Please see list of Related Area courses below.
- Explore opportunities to study abroad.
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Term 4
46 - 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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4 |
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3 |
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
- 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.
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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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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
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3 |
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Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Upper Division Outside Concentration courses include any upper-division REL courses that are not listed in the Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration. REL 321 may count as either a Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration course, or as an Outside Concentration course, but not both.
- 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.
- Explore graduate school opportunities.
- If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
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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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3 |
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3 |
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
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
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- 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
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 2.50 GPA in REL.
- See Religion, Politics and Global Affairs course list below. Students complete 15 credit hours from the Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration as part of the Religious Studies major.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
- If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
Term 3
30 - 46 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
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- Outside Concentration courses include any REL courses that are not listed in the Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration. REL 100 and REL 321 may count as either Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration courses, or as Outside Concentration courses, but not both.
- Please see list of Related Area courses below.
- Explore opportunities to study abroad.
Term 4
46 - 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
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
- 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
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- REL 307 is typically offered only in the Fall semester.
- Choosing a Humanities (HU) course that also satisfies Historical Awareness (H) is recommended if these requirements have not already been satisfied.
- 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
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- Upper Division Outside Concentration courses include any upper-division REL courses that are not listed in the Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration. REL 321 may count as either a Religion, Politics and Global Affairs concentration course, or as an Outside Concentration course, but not both.
- 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.
- Explore graduate school opportunities.
- If planning on law school, prepare to take the LSAT.
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- REL 405 serves as the capstone course for this major and is typically offered only in the Spring semester. REL 405 is for on-campus students while REL 406 and 407 are for ASU Online students.
- Take advantage of mock interview opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and cover letters.
- Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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