Social and Behavioral Sciences ,Minor
Anthropology, Communication, Interdisciplinary, Political Science, Psychology, Social media, sociology
Immerse yourself in the understanding of psychological and social principles that influence behavior in a variety of social structures, such as community, culture and family.
In the minor program in social and behavioral sciences, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective across several fields of the social and behavioral sciences --- including communication, sociocultural anthropology, geography, political science, psychology and sociology --- enabling them to better understand and interact with people and society.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley or Online
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in social and behavioral sciences consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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SBS 200 Introduction to Social and Behavioral Sciences
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SBS 302 Qualitative Methods
(SOBE)
or
SBS 303 Quantitative Methods
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Up to three credit hours of internship (484) and up to three credit hours of individualized instruction (499) may apply toward the electives requirement.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA and BS in social and behavioral sciences
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
A minor in social and behavioral sciences is appropriate for any discipline that requires a solid background in social sciences. Graduates with this minor are prepared to work in community development, counseling, criminal justice, public policy, social science disciplines, urban studies and planning, and to apply to professional schools (e.g., law, public administration, social work).
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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