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ASU West currently offers 29 baccalaureate degree programs and six master’s degree programs, plus specialized minors and programs leading to professional certificates. Degree programs are offered through five academic units:

1. College of Arts and Sciences
2. College of Education
3. College of Human Services
4. Division of Collaborative Programs
5. School of Management

Established in 1984 as a nonresidential campus, ASU West serves the diverse needs of approximately 5,000 working adults, returning students, and continuing students, many of whom balance academic demands with work and family. Students enjoy a small college atmosphere on a conveniently located, full-service neighborhood campus, while having access to the resources of a Research I, PAC-10 university.

Academic programs, classes, and support services (including child care) are innovative and provide students with a high-quality education. Classes are offered in the day and evening, as well as on weekends, through television (cable), on the Internet, and at off-campus locations.

The ASU West campus occupies more than 300 acres and is easily accessed via the interstate routes of I-10 and I-17. Facilities are state-of-the-art and consist of seven major buildings (600,000 square feet) surrounded by a beautifully landscaped, natural environment.

ACCREDITATION

ASU West is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Professional programs in various academic areas are also accredited.

The Business Administration and Accountancy degree programs in the School of Management are accredited by the AACSB—The International Association for Management Education. The Accountancy program is also an Endorsed Internal Auditing Program by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

In the College of Human Services, the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation, and the Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. See “Academic Accreditation at ASU West.”

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

As chief operating and academic officer of ASU West, the vice president and provost provides executive leadership for the continuing development and management of the campus and reports directly to the president of Arizona State University. The vice president and provost is aided in the administration of the campus by vice provosts, deans, directors, department chairs, faculty, and other officers. There are four schools and colleges at ASU West and a Division of Collaborative Programs administered by deans. These academic units develop and implement the teaching, research, and service programs of the institution, aided by the ASU West Library and other services.

The faculty and students of the institution play an important role in campus governance, with the Academic Senate, Associated Students of ASU West, and numerous cross-campus and joint ASU West–ASU Main–ASU East committees serving the needs of a rapidly growing institution.

See “ASU West Administrative Personnel” and “Academic Organization.”

ADMISSION AND ADVISING

Admission

Nondegree Students. Nondegree students may take courses at ASU West according to the special provisions under “Admission of Undergraduate Nondegree Applicants.”

Degree-Seeking Students. Any student admitted to ASU may take courses at ASU West. To be admitted to an ASU West degree program, the student must meet university admissions requirements and the specific admission requirements of the ASU West program. A student who is admitted to an ASU West degree program is defined as an ASU West student.

For more information on applying to ASU West degree programs, see the current ASU West Catalog or ASU West Schedule of Classes. For applications and admission information, call 602/543-8203, or write

ADMISSION SERVICES

UNIVERSITY CENTER BUILDING 120

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY WEST

PO BOX 37100

PHOENIX AZ 85069-7100

Change of Major from ASU Main to ASU West

Currently enrolled ASU Main degree-seeking students who want to relocate to an ASU West degree program should contact the Admissions and Records Office at ASU West for the appropriate procedures. Acceptance to an ASU West degree program requires the student to meet the prerequisites for entry to the student’s choice of major as stated in the appropriate catalog. Students should be aware that certain requirements (e.g., the minimum number of upper-division semester hours to graduate) differ between ASU West and ASU Main. Students should contact an academic advisor at ASU West.

Application of Course Credit. All courses completed on any ASU campus may fulfill the 120-semester-hour requirement for graduation with a baccalaureate degree. Every candidate for the baccalaureate degree is required to earn a minimum of 30 semester hours in resident credit courses at the ASU campus from which the student will graduate. Some degree programs have specific requirements that must be completed in the department of the major or through another department at the resident campus. The application of courses to the degree program is determined by the appropriate faculty member or academic advisor of the student’s major. Because of these constraints, students should seek advice from the appropriate advisor for their major before registering for classes at another ASU campus.

Academic Advising

Effective academic advising is an essential aspect of the educational experience at ASU West. Prospective students should contact a general advisor as a first step in the admission process. Call 602/543-8144 or visit Transition and Outreach Services in UCB 201 to make an appointment. A general counselor reviews admission requirements and processes and makes referrals to academic advisors as appropriate. A convenient alternative is to meet with an outreach advisor at an ASU West Transfer Center located on the campuses of local community colleges.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Refer to the “ASU West Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors” table, the “ASU West Graduate Degrees and Majors” table, and the “ASU West Certificates” table.

The College of Education offers postbaccalaureate programs for teacher certification in elementary education and secondary education. Students who complete the approved program, including student teaching, are recommended for certification to the Arizona Department of Education.

The following academic specializations for the B.A.E. degree in Secondary Education require course work in the subject matter area not currently available at ASU West (but offered at ASU Main): business education, chemistry, family resources and human development, physical education, physics, political science, and Spanish.

For more information on ASU West degree requirements, see the ASU West Catalog.

Minors and Certificates

ASU West offers an extensive selection of minors and certificate programs that may be taken in conjunction with a major. Other certificate programs may be taken independently for the complete list see “ASU West Minors” table and the “ASU West Certificates.” For more information, refer to the individual department or college descriptions in the ASU West Catalog.

ASU Main Programs Hosted at ASU West. Courses for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree are offered at ASU West. For specific information on requirements, see “College of Nursing.”

Course Information

For information on ASU West course offerings, see the current ASU West Schedule of Classes. For ASU West course descriptions and General Studies courses offered at ASU West, see the ASU West Catalog.

Page Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2002

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