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Degree: BS

College/School: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut

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Term 1 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SB)	3	C
ASU 101-CPP: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 1 - B 7 - 13 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Interdisciplinary Requirement	3
	Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) ( PAF 112 recommended)	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups
View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A 13 - 19 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

POS 110: American Government and Politics (SB)	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 2 - B 19 - 25 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 3 - A 25 - 31 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

PAF 200: Public Service and Policy in the 21st Century	3	C
Interdisciplinary Requirement	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups

Term 3 - B 31 - 38 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 216: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (L)	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	7

Develop your skills.

Term 4 - A 38 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

PAF 201: Economics and Public Policy (SB)	3	C
COM 225: Public Speaking (L)	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 4 - B 44 - 51 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	7

Term 5 - A 51 - 57 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

PAF 311: Leadership and Change (SB)	3	C
POS OR CRJ OR NLM OR JUS OR MGT OR SOC OR SWU OR SGS OR SOS OR HST Elective	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 5 - B 57 - 63 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

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	Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 6 - A 63 - 69 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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PAF 301: Applied Statistics (CS)	3	C
PAF 300: Public Management and Administration OR PAF 410: Building Leadership Skills (SB) OR PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 6 - B 69 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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PAF 302: Public Service Research Methods	3	C
Elective	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 7 - A 75 - 81 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PAF 300: Public Management and Administration OR PAF 410: Building Leadership Skills (SB) OR PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

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Term 7 - B 81 - 87 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

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	Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement	3
	Upper Division Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

The Solution-Based Learning (SBL) is a college requirement for degree completion. Students should select a course from the list below for a total of 3 credits.

Term 8 - A 87 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PAF 340: Contemporary Policy Challenges	3	C
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 8 - B 93 - 99 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
	Upper Division Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 9 - A 99 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

PAF 460: Public Service Ethics	3	C
PAF 300: Public Management and Administration OR PAF 410: Building Leadership Skills (SB) OR PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 9 - B 105 - 111 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

	Upper Division Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 10 - A 111 - 117 Credit Hours

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Public Leadership & Management Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	6

Term 10 - B 117 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

Notes

	PAF 400: Senior Capstone Project	3	C
	Term hours subtotal:	3

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement:

Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups.
To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.

For the Solution-Based Learning (SBL) College Requirement:

Choose one class from the SBL course list.
Students must complete one SBL course by degree completion.

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Notes:

First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 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

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 2023 - 2024 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.

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Public Service and Public Policy, BS

College/School: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1 - A

0 - 7 Credit Hours

SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ASU 101-CPP: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 1 - B

7 - 13 Credit Hours

Interdisciplinary Requirement

Hours: 3

Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) ( PAF 112 recommended)

Hours: 3

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups
View ASU Online first-year student registration information here.

Term 2 - A

13 - 19 Credit Hours

POS 110: American Government and Politics (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 2 - B

19 - 25 Credit Hours

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)

Hours: 3

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

Term 3 - A

25 - 31 Credit Hours

PAF 200: Public Service and Policy in the 21st Century

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Interdisciplinary Requirement

Hours: 3

Notes:

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups. To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups

Term 3 - B

31 - 38 Credit Hours

ENG 216: Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

Develop your skills.

Term 4 - A

38 - 44 Credit Hours

PAF 201: Economics and Public Policy (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

COM 225: Public Speaking (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 4 - B

44 - 51 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 4

Elective

Hours: 3

Term 5 - A

51 - 57 Credit Hours

PAF 311: Leadership and Change (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

POS OR CRJ OR NLM OR JUS OR MGT OR SOC OR SWU OR SGS OR SOS OR HST Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Notes:

Explore an internship.

Term 5 - B

57 - 63 Credit Hours

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Term 6 - A

63 - 69 Credit Hours

PAF 301: Applied Statistics (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PAF 300: Public Management and Administration OR PAF 410: Building Leadership Skills (SB) OR PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 6 - B

69 - 75 Credit Hours

PAF 302: Public Service Research Methods

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Term 7 - A

75 - 81 Credit Hours

PAF 300: Public Management and Administration OR PAF 410: Building Leadership Skills (SB) OR PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence.

Term 7 - B

81 - 87 Credit Hours

Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

The Solution-Based Learning (SBL) is a college requirement for degree completion. Students should select a course from the list below for a total of 3 credits.

Term 8 - A

87 - 93 Credit Hours

PAF 340: Contemporary Policy Challenges

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Term 8 - B

93 - 99 Credit Hours

Upper Division Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.

Term 9 - A

99 - 105 Credit Hours

PAF 460: Public Service Ethics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PAF 300: Public Management and Administration OR PAF 410: Building Leadership Skills (SB) OR PAF 420: Managing Across Boundaries

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Term 9 - B

105 - 111 Credit Hours

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Term 10 - A

111 - 117 Credit Hours

Upper Division Public Leadership & Management Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Term 10 - B

117 - 120 Credit Hours

PAF 400: Senior Capstone Project

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

General Notes

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement:
- Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups.
- To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.
For the Solution-Based Learning (SBL) College Requirement:
- Choose one class from the SBL course list.
- Students must complete one SBL course by degree completion.

Notes

- First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
- Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Show Course List(s)/Track Group(s)▼

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 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

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