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2017 - 2018 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: College of Global Futures

SUSUSTBS

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-SOS: The ASU Experience OR SOS 201: Introduction to ASU and Sustainability	1	C
SOS 101: Introduction to Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences (MA)	3	B-
SOS 111: Sustainable Cities ((HU or SB) & G)	3	B-
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
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of language course(s) at the 102 level.	4	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	14

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First Year Seminar required of all freshman students.
SOS 201 required of all Sustainability transfer students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take placement or proficiency exam, regardless of prior credit earned. CLEP and AP credit are also viable options for fulfilling the second language requirement.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOS 110: Sustainable World (SB)	3	B-
SOS 211: Calculus and Probability for the Life and Social Sciences (MA)	3	B-
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
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of language course(s) at the 102 level.	4	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Complete SOS 110 AND SOS 111 course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	16

ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take placement or proficiency exam, regardless of prior credit earned. CLEP and AP credit are also viable options for fulfilling the second language requirement.
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOS 220: Systems Thinking	3	C
SOS 212: Calculus-Based Modeling for the Life and Social Sciences	3	B-
SOS 232: Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice	3	C
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Create a first draft resume and start attending sustainability career-related workshops and lectures.

Term 4 46 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: SOS 320: Society and Sustainability (L or SB) OR SOS 321: Policy and Governance in Sustainable Systems OR SOS 322: International Development and Sustainability OR SOS 323: Sustainable Urban Dynamics OR SOS 324: Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology OR SOS 325: The Economics of Sustainability OR SOS 326: Sustainable Ecosystems OR SOS 327: Sustainable Food and Farms OR SOS 328: Sustainability and Enterprise OR SOS 465: Sustainable Urbanism	6	C
SOS 231: Careers in Sustainability	1	C
SOS 310: Equity, Justice and Sustainability	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Complete SOS 231 AND SOS 232 course(s).
Milestone: Select a track.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	17

See track/group notes below for Track requirement details.

Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOS 320: Society and Sustainability (L or SB) OR SOS 321: Policy and Governance in Sustainable Systems OR SOS 322: International Development and Sustainability OR SOS 323: Sustainable Urban Dynamics OR SOS 324: Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology OR SOS 325: The Economics of Sustainability OR SOS 326: Sustainable Ecosystems OR SOS 327: Sustainable Food and Farms OR SOS 328: Sustainability and Enterprise OR SOS 465: Sustainable Urbanism	3	C
Upper Division Track Required Course	3	C
SOS 311: Future Thinking and Strategies	3	C
Related Discipline Elective	3	C
Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	15

See track/group notes below for Track requirement details.
All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.
Meet with the School of Sustainability Career Advisor to review your resume.

Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Track Elective Course	3	C
Related Discipline Elective	3	C
Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)	3
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	15

See track/group notes below for Track elective details.
All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.
Begin exploring internship opportunities and meet with the School of Sustainability Internship and Experiential Education Specialist to discuss your interests.

Term 7 93 - 107 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Related Discipline Elective	3	C
SOS 498: Pro-Seminar (L)	3	B-
Upper Division Track Elective Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective	2
Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	14

See track/group notes below for Track elective details.
All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.
Meet with the School of Sustainability Career Advisor to discuss and refine your career search process.

Term 8 107 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Upper Division Related Discipline Elective	3	C
SOS 484: Capstone: Internship	4	B-
SOS Upper Division Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.
Term hours subtotal:	13

All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.

BS Students must select one of the following challenge area tracks:
- Energy, Materials, and Technology (SOS 324)
- Economics of Sustainability (SOS 325)
- Sustainable Ecosystems (SOS 326)
Students must declare a track by the end of Term 4
Students must complete the required track course for their chosen track no later than Term 5
Students must also complete any additional three track courses for a total of 12 credit hours of track courses by the end of Term 5. Select from SOS 320, SOS 321, SOS 322, SOS 323, SOS 324, SOS 325, SOS 326, SOS 327, SOS 328, or SOS 465.
Students must complete two track elective courses from their chosen track. At least on track elective must be upper division.

Example: If the Economics of Sustainability Track is chosen, students must complete SOS 325 and any three additional track courses by the end of Term 5.

More information on BS Tracks can be found here: https://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/degrees/bachelor-science/

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 3.00 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 2017 - 2018 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.

2017 - 2018 Major Map
Sustainability, BS

College/School: College of Global Futures

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

ASU 101-SOS: The ASU Experience OR SOS 201: Introduction to ASU and Sustainability

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 101: Introduction to Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

SOS 111: Sustainable Cities ((HU or SB) & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

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

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of language course(s) at the 102 level.

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
ASU Mathematics Placement Test score determines placement in mathematics course.
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First Year Seminar required of all freshman students.
SOS 201 required of all Sustainability transfer students.
ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take placement or proficiency exam, regardless of prior credit earned. CLEP and AP credit are also viable options for fulfilling the second language requirement.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

SOS 110: Sustainable World (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

SOS 211: Calculus and Probability for the Life and Social Sciences (MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

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

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of language course(s) at the 102 level.

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

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

Complete SOS 110 AND SOS 111 course(s).

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take placement or proficiency exam, regardless of prior credit earned. CLEP and AP credit are also viable options for fulfilling the second language requirement.
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3

30 - 46 Credit Hours

SOS 220: Systems Thinking

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 212: Calculus-Based Modeling for the Life and Social Sciences

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

SOS 232: Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)

Hours: 3

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

Create a first draft resume and start attending sustainability career-related workshops and lectures.

Term 4

46 - 63 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

SOS 320: Society and Sustainability (L or SB) OR SOS 321: Policy and Governance in Sustainable Systems OR SOS 322: International Development and Sustainability OR SOS 323: Sustainable Urban Dynamics OR SOS 324: Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology OR SOS 325: The Economics of Sustainability OR SOS 326: Sustainable Ecosystems OR SOS 327: Sustainable Food and Farms OR SOS 328: Sustainability and Enterprise OR SOS 465: Sustainable Urbanism

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 231: Careers in Sustainability

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 310: Equity, Justice and Sustainability

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

Hours: 3

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

Hours: 4

Complete SOS 231 AND SOS 232 course(s).

Milestone: Select a track.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

See track/group notes below for Track requirement details.

Term 5

63 - 78 Credit Hours

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Track Required Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 311: Future Thinking and Strategies

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

See track/group notes below for Track requirement details.
All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.
Meet with the School of Sustainability Career Advisor to review your resume.

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

Track Elective Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) OR Upper Division Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)

Hours: 3

Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

See track/group notes below for Track elective details.
All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.
Begin exploring internship opportunities and meet with the School of Sustainability Internship and Experiential Education Specialist to discuss your interests.

Term 7

93 - 107 Credit Hours

Upper Division Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 498: Pro-Seminar (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

Upper Division Track Elective Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 2

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

See track/group notes below for Track elective details.
All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.
Meet with the School of Sustainability Career Advisor to discuss and refine your career search process.

Term 8

107 - 120 Credit Hours

Upper Division Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 484: Capstone: Internship

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: B-

SOS Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Minimum 3.00 GPA in SOS.

Notes:

All students must complete 12 hours of approved Related Discipline courses. A Related Discipline is a concentration outside of Sustainability that augments the student's Sustainability education. See advisor for approval.

General Notes

- BS Students must select one of the following challenge area tracks:
  - Energy, Materials, and Technology (SOS 324)
  - Economics of Sustainability (SOS 325)
  - Sustainable Ecosystems (SOS 326)
- Students must declare a track by the end of Term 4
- Students must complete the required track course for their chosen track no later than Term 5
- Students must also complete any additional three track courses for a total of 12 credit hours of track courses by the end of Term 5. Select from SOS 320, SOS 321, SOS 322, SOS 323, SOS 324, SOS 325, SOS 326, SOS 327, SOS 328, or SOS 465.
- Students must complete two track elective courses from their chosen track. At least on track elective must be upper division.
Example: If the Economics of Sustainability Track is chosen, students must complete SOS 325 and any three additional track courses by the end of Term 5.

More information on BS Tracks can be found here: https://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/degrees/bachelor-science/

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 3.00 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