Arizona State University New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 118 courses 120 total credits
In the Bachelor of Arts program in interdisciplinary arts and sciences, you build a flexible, customized degree that is specific to your career goals. You tailor your program to emphasize interdisciplinary study combined with a specific focus area (e.g., business, communication studies, English, gerontology, history, psychology, preprofessional studies). For example, a focus area that blends business with arts and performance can lead to employment opportunities that aren't as easily accessed with a traditional business degree alone. By providing the opportunity to combine disciplines, New College equips you with the specialized education you need to reach your individual career goals. This program culminates in a capstone experience that provides a practical perspective, skills and connections, preparing you for graduate school or the corporate world.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
New College Residency Requirement
A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements must be taken from the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search.
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 300 | Career Strategies and Personal Resilience | 3 |
| Total Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Core | 3 credits | |
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Core - Upper Division Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Tracks:
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Focus Area
Students consult their advisor to select a minor to pursue for their focus area, or to construct an individualized focus area with a coherent theme or purpose. Courses used to fulfill major requirements cannot also be used for minor requirements. A minimum of 12 credit hours upper division is required. Up to three credit hours of experiential learning courses (484, 492, 493, 499) may apply toward the focus area. Upper Division Focus Area 12 credit hours Focus Area 12 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Capstone - Upper Division Capstone:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IAS 480 | Capstone: Practices and Approaches | |
| IAS 484 | Internship | |
| IAS 493 | Honors Thesis | 6 |
| HON 493 | Honors Thesis | |
| Total | 3 credits | |
New College Proficiency - Global and Civic Engagement
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of six credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university general studies requirements; or completion of three credits from an ASU-approved global education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division global education course is used. 6 credit hours
New College Proficiency - Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 114 | College Mathematics | |
| MAT 117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total New College Proficiency - Mathematics | 3 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NEW 101 | The ASU New College Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. For student resources, including academic advising appointment scheduling, forms and policies, internship information, involvement or research opportunities, and more, visit New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences homepage. Students interested in pursuing health-related professional and graduate programs including Pre-Health 101 Workshops and Pre-Health Advising should explore pre-health resources. Students interested in pursuing law-related professional and graduate programs should explore pre-law resources. Career preparation resources are available through Career Services.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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