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2022 - 2023 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: College of Global Futures

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOS 101: Introduction to Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences (MA)	3	C
SOS 191: Introduction to ASU and SOS for Freshmen OR SOS 201: Introduction to ASU and School of Sustainability for Transfer Students	1	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
SOS 111: Sustainable Cities ((HU or SB) & G)	3	C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: * Completion of language course(s) at the 102 level.	4	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	14

SOS 191 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year 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 a 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

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

ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a 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: Systems, Dynamics and Sustainability	3	C
SOS 232: Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice	3	C
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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

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 Technology and Systems 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
SOS 231: Careers in Sustainability	1	C
SOS 310: Equity, Justice and Sustainability	3	C
Upper Division Track Required Course	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ) OR Natural Science - General (SG)	4
Complete SOS 211 AND SOS 212 course(s).
Complete SOS 231 AND SOS 232 course(s).
Milestone: Select a track.
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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

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 Technology and Systems 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 311: Future Thinking and Strategies	3	C
Related Discipline Elective	3	C
Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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. Must see advisor for approval.
Meet with the College of Global Futures career advisor to review your resume.

Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Related Discipline Elective	3	C
Track Elective Course	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
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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. Must see advisor for approval.
Begin exploring internship opportunities and meet with the College of Global Futures internship advisor to discuss your interests.

Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOS 484: Capstone: Internship	4	B-
Upper Division Related Discipline Elective	3	C
Upper Division Track Elective Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective	2
Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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. Must see advisor for approval.
Meet with the College of Global Futures career advisor to discuss and refine your career search process.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SOS 498: Pro-Seminar (L) OR SOS 493: Honors Thesis (L)	3	B-
Upper Division Related Discipline Elective	3	C
SOS Upper Division Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	12

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. Must see advisor for approval.

Sustainability BS students must select one of the following challenge area tracks:
- Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology (SOS 324)
- Economics of Sustainability (SOS 325)
- Ecosystems Sustainability (SOS 326)
Students must declare a track by the end of Term 4
Students must complete the one required track course for their chosen track.
Students must also complete any additional three track courses for a total of four (12 credit hours) track courses. 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 one 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.

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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: 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 2022 - 2023 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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Sustainability, BS

College/School: College of Global Futures

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

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

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 191: Introduction to ASU and SOS for Freshmen OR SOS 201: Introduction to ASU and School of Sustainability for Transfer Students

Hours: 1

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

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

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 in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

SOS 191 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year 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 a 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

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

SOS 110: Sustainable World (SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

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

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

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

Hours: 3

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

Complete SOS 110 AND SOS 111 course(s).

Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a 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: Systems, Dynamics and Sustainability

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 232: Professional Skills in Sustainability Practice

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)

Hours: 3

Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)

Hours: 4

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

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

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 Technology and Systems 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: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 231: Careers in Sustainability

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

SOS 310: Equity, Justice and Sustainability

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Track Required Course

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 211 AND SOS 212 course(s).

Complete SOS 231 AND SOS 232 course(s).

Milestone: Select a track.

Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

See track/group notes below for Track requirement details.

Term 5

63 - 78 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Hours: 6

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 in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

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. Must see advisor for approval.
Meet with the College of Global Futures career advisor to review your resume.

Term 6

78 - 93 Credit Hours

Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Track Elective Course

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

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

Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

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. Must see advisor for approval.
Begin exploring internship opportunities and meet with the College of Global Futures internship advisor to discuss your interests.

Term 7

93 - 108 Credit Hours

SOS 484: Capstone: Internship

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: B-

Upper Division Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Track Elective Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 2

Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

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. Must see advisor for approval.
Meet with the College of Global Futures career advisor to discuss and refine your career search process.

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

SOS 498: Pro-Seminar (L) OR SOS 493: Honors Thesis (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: B-

Upper Division Related Discipline Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SOS Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA in SOS and SFS.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

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. Must see advisor for approval.

General Notes

- Sustainability BS students must select one of the following challenge area tracks:
  - Sustainable Energy, Materials, and Technology (SOS 324)
  - Economics of Sustainability (SOS 325)
  - Ecosystems Sustainability (SOS 326)
- Students must declare a track by the end of Term 4
- Students must complete the one required track course for their chosen track.
- Students must also complete any additional three track courses for a total of four (12 credit hours) track courses. 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 one 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.

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.

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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