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2024
- 2025 Catalog Year
General
Studies Gold
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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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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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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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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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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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
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3 |
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- Please see list of Related Area courses below.
- 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.
- 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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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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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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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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3 |
C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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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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- REL 307 is typically offered only in the Fall semester.
- Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
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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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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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Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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3 |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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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
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- Please see list of Related Area courses below.
- 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.
- 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
American Institutions (AMIT)
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Maintain 2.50 GPA in REL.
- REL 307 is typically offered only in the Fall semester.
- 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
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
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
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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