Pathway to Exploratory Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Degree description
The exploratory social and behavioral sciences program allows students to explore majors and career pathways related to understanding human behavior in interpersonal, cultural and societal contexts.
ASU recognizes that many students seek the opportunity to explore possible academic programs when they first enter the university. By selecting an exploratory program, students can meet general studies requirements that all ASU graduates must fulfill while simultaneously exploring a variety of academic courses and disciplines that help to inform their next major at the university.
The exploratory social and behavioral sciences track is a student-centered experience designed to enable students to explore who they are and what matters to them as they engage in deep self-exploration and design possible pathways for the future. Guided by design thinking principles, students explore their interests, values and skills while engaging in experiential learning opportunities. Students immerse themselves in diverse disciplines, which fosters the discovery of majors as well as career interests and pathways.
Open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. Learners participating in this ASU Degree Pathway must complete:
- 12 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is 22 years old or older
- 24 Credits with a minimum 2.75 GPA if learner is under 22 years old
How degree pathways work
Sign up and get access
Sign up to create an ASU account.
Tip: Submit your ASU application sooner rather than later to ensure a smooth transition to your chosen ASU degree program.
Register for a pathway
Find a degree pathway below that matches your interests and select “Register.”
Enroll in courses
Enroll in courses that align with your pathway.
Track your progress
When you're happy with your final grade, add your courses to your ASU transcript and track your progress towards pathway completion.
Earn admission
If you have met all requirements for your pathway and have submitted an ASU application, you will be admitted to your degree program.
ASU admission requirements
Degree Pathways are built around ASU's general education requirements, giving you flexibility to choose 4-8 Universal Learner Courses from the categories that apply to your degree pathway.
Universal Learner Courses recommended through Degree Pathways can fulfill both specific degree requirements as well as general education requirements to help you make progress toward your degree.
Required Categories
6 credits
Humanities, Arts and Design
3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences
8 credits
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences
3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning
3 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
American Institutions
3 credits
Governance and Civic Engagement
3 credits
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals
3 credits
Sustainability
Total Credits: 35 + First-year Composition