Minimum 2.0 GPA in coursework used to satisfy MAPP requirements. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or greater. Some ASU programs may have higher GPA and grade requirements. Please see special requirements below for details.
Special Requirements
Completion of the MAPP and all special requirements satisfies the requirements for MCCCD Associate in Arts degree and AGEC-A, meets major map requirements at ASU, and guarantees admission to the Asia Studies (East Asia) B.A. degree program.
Pathway Requirements
First Year Composition [FYC]
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 107: First-Year Composition for ESL
ASU Equivalency
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 107: First-Year Composition
3 hrs
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition for ESL
ASU Equivalency
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition
3 hrs
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]
Literacy and Critical Inquiry
ASU Equivalency
Literacy and Critical Inquiry
3 hrs
Mathematical Studies [MA, CS]
MAT 140: College Mathematics or MAT 141: College Mathematics or MAT 142: College Mathematics or MAT 145: College Mathematics with Review or MAT 146: College Mathematics with Review
Select HU courses that concurrently satisfy Outside East Asia, East Asia, or Across Asia concentration courses. A maximum of two courses may be selected from the Across Asia concentration. Class options are (ARH 201, HIS 113, HIS 114, REL 202, PHI 245)
Humanities, Arts, and Design
ASU Equivalency
Humanities, Arts, and Design
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
ASU Equivalency
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Select SB courses that concurrently satisfy Outside East Asia, East Asia, or Across Asia concentration courses. A maximum of two courses may be selected from the Across Asia concentration.
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
ASU Equivalency
Social-Behavioral Science [SB]
3 hrs
Select an SB course that also satisfies an East Asia concentration requirement.Class options are (HIS 113, HIS 114, and HIS 273)
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
ASU Equivalency
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
Select at least one SQ within the Natural Science requirement.
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
ASU Equivalency
Natural Science [SQ, SG]
4 hrs
General Education Awareness Areas [C, H, G]
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C]
ASU Equivalency
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C]
0-3 hrs
Historical or Global Awareness [H] or [G]
ASU Equivalency
Historical or Global Awareness [H] or [G]
0-3 hrs
ARH 201, HIS 113 and HIS 114 will satisfy Historical [H] and Global [G] Awareness requirement.
MCCCD Additional Requirements
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication or COM 110: Interpersonal Communication or COM 225: Public Speaking or COM 230: Small Group Communication
ASU Equivalency
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication or COM 110: Elements of Interpersonal Communication or COM 225: Public Speaking or COM 230: Small Group Communication
0-3 hrs
CRE 101: College Critical Reading
ASU Equivalency
0-3 hrs
Complete CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
Lower Division Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
ASU Equivalency
Lower Division Second Language: Requirement satisfied through the following: Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV.
0-20 hrs
Chinese, Japanese or Korean is required for this degree.
Concentration Courses
ASU Equivalency
Concentration Courses
0-9 hrs
Select three courses from any of the 3 concentrations (East Asia, Across Asia, Outside East Asia). A maximum of 2 courses may be selected from the Across Asia concentration. Courses may be used to simultaneously fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements. Concentration Title is located in each track's notes section.
Lower Division Elective
ASU Equivalency
Lower Division Elective
0-25 hrs
Lower Division Electives should be completed once all other requirements have been met and only if needed to complete community college's associate degree requirements. HST 111 will need to be taken after transfer to ASU.
Total Required Credits: 60
Track/Groups
Concentration Courses
Concentration Courses
ARH 201: Art of Asia OR
HIS 113: History of Eastern Civilization OR
HIS 114: History of Eastern Civilization OR
REL 202: Classics of Asian Religions OR
PHI 245: INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN PHILOSOPHY OR
ARH 118: Introduction to Chinese Art OR
HIS 240: HIST ISLAM CIV: 6TH CENT-1800
Across Asia Concentration
Concentration Courses
HIS 273: US Experience in Vietnam 1945 - 1975
Outside East Asia Concentration
Concentration Courses
HIS 271: HISTORY OF the FAR EAST TO 19 OR
HIS 272: HISTORY OF the FAR EAST 1900 OR
ARH 118: Introduction to Chinese Art
East Asia Concentration:Students can take all three after transfer