East College

PURPOSE - Back to Top

East College offers a variety of liberal and professional programs. Baccalaureate programs are offered in applied biological sciences, applied psychology, business administration, elementary education, exercise and wellness, human health studies, interdisciplinary studies, multimedia writing and technical communication, and nutrition. Minors, certificates, and graduate programs are also available in some areas.

Each semester, East College offers a selection of popular upper-division ASU General Studies and general interest courses. While designed primarily to support ASU East students, these courses are open to all ASU students who might find the times and location convenient. East College typically offers courses in anthropology, art, communication, economics, English, history, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and women’s studies. Students should refer to the current Schedule of Classes for specific courses offered at ASU East each semester. All credit earned at ASU East automatically transfers to ASU Main or ASU West.

Students who begin their college careers at ASU East benefit from the small, residential campus environment. If they are uncertain about a major they can declare East College/No Preference status. Students are able to complete General Studies requirements and search for an ASU major that serves their personal and career objectives while enrolled as No Preference majors. East College provides advising to No Preference majors.

East College also offers statistics courses (APM) to meet requirements for a range of majors and support courses for the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree. The applied science core (ASC) courses are upper division and specifically designed to build upon the mathematics and science base acquired in the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

Partnership in Baccalaureate Education. The Partnership in Baccalaureate Education, an agreement between Chandler-Gilbert Community College and ASU East, is coordinated through East College. Through this partnership, ASU East students take first-year composition courses and courses that meet lower-division ASU General Studies requirements. They are listed in “General Studies.” These courses, combined with introductory courses within the major, are available in an innovative and integrated first-year curriculum designed to foster academic success. Students can also take major prerequisite courses, introductory language courses, and other lower-division courses of general interest through the partnership. These courses automatically transfer to ASU each semester.

DEGREE PROGRAMS - Back to Top

See the “East College Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors” table. For graduate degrees, see the “East College Graduate Degrees and Majors” table.

East College also offers a certificate program in Multimedia Writing and Technical Communication; minors in Wellness Foundations, Food and Nutrition Management, and Human Nutrition; and concentrations for the B.A.S. See the Graduate Catalog for more information about graduate programs.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES—B.I.S. - Back to Top

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) program is intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on academic concentrations and an interdisciplinary core, students in the B.I.S. program take an active role in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. The B.I.S. program emphasizes written communication, versatility, and critical thinking, skills desired in the 21st-century workplace. Self-assessment and appraisal of opportunities to support academic and career goals are key elements in the core courses. The concentrations are generally based on approved academic minors, certificate programs, or special coherent clusters of course work. The student should be able to integrate these into a meaningful program.

The combination of areas of concentration gives students flexibility in creating unique programs to accomplish individual academic goals. Students who declare the B.I.S. as their major in East College at ASU East take their core courses and at least one concentration through ASU East. The second concentration may be taken at ASU Main or ASU East. The B.I.S. core courses are offered by East College. Concentrations at ASU East are offered by East College, the College of Technology and Applied Sciences, and the Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management. Students interested in the B.I.S. program should arrange an appointment with an East College advisor at 480/727-1333 before declaring the B.I.S. major.

Basic Requirements - Back to Top

The B.I.S. major requires 120 semester hours. The major is composed of a 12 hour core and a minimum of 36 hours in two or three concentration areas (18 hours or more each). Throughout the core sequence, the student assembles a portfolio including self-assessment of progress toward career goals and an evaluation of key educational and personal activities that may apply. The core courses must be taken in sequence. These courses may not be transferred from other institutions. BIS 401 may be taken as a corequisite or prerequisite for BIS 402. All core courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

For course descriptions, see the “Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)” courses.

Other Requirements - Back to Top

In addition to the basic requirements, students must complete all university requirements, including First-Year Composition and General Studies. Early advising is recommended to ensure that students meet requirements efficiently and optimize their choices.

Declaring the B.I.S. Major - Back to Top

Students must receive approval from an East College advisor before declaring the B.I.S. major. In addition, the student must

1. lcomplete at least 45 semester hours of university credit;
    
2. earn a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.00;
    
3. complete two courses in each concentration with a minimum grade of “C” before enrolling in BIS 301; and
    
4. complete the university mathematics and First-Year Composition requirements.
    

All incoming students and continuing students with a minimum GPA of 2.00 who do not meet the above requirements are placed in a pre-B.I.S. major until the requirements have been met.

Approved Concentrations - Back to Top

Each concentration requires 18 or more semester hours, with each course completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Twelve or more of the semester hours must be in upper-division courses. Students should check for new information about concentrations on the Web at www.east.asu.edu/ecollege or contact an East College advisor at 480/727-1333.

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