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Asia Studies (South Asia), BA


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2022 - 2023 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BA
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ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Interested students should apply to the Global Asia Studies BA program.


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Term 1 0 - 16 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
  1    
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5  
  2    
Term hours subtotal: 16-17
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
  • ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to ensure the course level is appropriate. Students who are already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
  • Depending on the language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
  • Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
Term 2 16 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5  
  4    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 14-15
  • Except for courses marked "critical" or "necessary," the sequence of required and elective courses will vary with each student according to individual choices and the schedule of classes.
  • Join a student club or professional organization.
  • If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
Term 3 30 - 46 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5  
  3  
  3    
  3    
  3    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16-17
  • It is highly suggested students enroll in HST/POS/REL/SGS/SLC 245, if offered.
  • Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
  • Explore opportunities to study abroad.
Term 4 46 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
 
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
4-5  
  4    
Term hours subtotal: 14-15
Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3  
  3    
  3-1    
Term hours subtotal: 15-13
  • Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
  • Depending on the Second Language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
  • Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.
Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3  
  3    
  3    
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3    
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
necessary course 3  
 
Upper Division Elective
9    
Term hours subtotal: 15



2022 - 2023 Major Map
Asia Studies (South Asia), BA
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Interested students should apply to the Global Asia Studies BA program.

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
  • ASU Language Placement and Testing: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level second language courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned, to ensure the course level is appropriate. Students who are already proficient in a second language may take a proficiency exam.
  • Depending on the language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
  • Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
Term 2
16 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • Except for courses marked "critical" or "necessary," the sequence of required and elective courses will vary with each student according to individual choices and the schedule of classes.
  • Join a student club or professional organization.
  • If interested in law school, review the Pre-Law at ASU website.
Term 3
30 - 46 Credit Hours
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
critical course
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Notes:
  • It is highly suggested students enroll in HST/POS/REL/SGS/SLC 245, if offered.
  • Some General Studies requirements can overlap with major courses, leaving more room for electives. Consult an academic advisor to select the best courses for your personal plan of study.
  • Explore opportunities to study abroad.
Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following:
* Completion of Arabic or Hindi language course(s) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
Hours: 4-5
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Notes:
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3-1
Notes:
  • Choosing a Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) course that also satisfies the Cultural Diversity (C) requirement is recommended.
  • Depending on the Second Language chosen, students may need to take more or less elective hours to meet the minimum 120 hours needed for graduation.
  • Participate in an internship to gain valuable career experience and contacts. For help exploring internship opportunities related to your major, meet with an academic advisor.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Notes:
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Notes:
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 9
Notes:
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