Minors, Certificates, and Interdisciplinary Studies |
Interdisciplinary studies are available to students through an interdisciplinary degree, such as the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, or an extensive choice of minors or certificates that may be taken in conjunction with other majors. Since interdisciplinary studies provide skills that support employment in a rapidly changing workplace, students are encouraged to consider these options. Consult the academic advisor in the appropriate major about the impact of enrolling in a minor or certificate program.
A minor is an approved, coherent concentration of academic study in a single discipline, involving substantially fewer hours of credit than a corresponding major. Most ASU colleges offer undergraduate minors in addition to majors; see the ASU Minors table below.
Students in most majors may pursue one or more minors and, upon successful completion of the prescribed course work, have that accomplishment officially recognized on the ASU transcript at graduation if (1) the college/department of the minor officially certifies, through established verification procedures, that all requirements for the minor have been met and (2) the college (and, in certain colleges, the department) of the student’s major allows the official recognition of the minor.
A student wishing to pursue a specific minor should consult an academic advisor in the unit offering that minor to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken.
Note: Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate either by the college or department of the major or minor. Inappropriate combinations include (but are not limited to) ones in which an excessive number of courses in the minor are simultaneously being used to fulfill requirements of the student’s major.
ASU Minors |
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Minor |
Administered By |
Campus |
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African American Studies |
African American Studies Program |
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Applied Psychology |
East College |
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Architectural Studies |
School of Architecture |
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Art History |
School of Art |
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Computational Mathematical Sciences |
Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
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Dance |
Department of Dance |
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Early Childhood Education |
Division of Curriculum and Instruction |
Main |
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Economics for Students Planning a Career in Law |
Department of Economics |
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English |
Department of American Studies |
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English with a Concentration in Linguistics |
Department of English |
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English with a Concentration in Literature |
Department of English |
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Psychology |
Department of Psychology Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
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Wellness Foundations |
Department of Exercise and Wellness |
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Women’s Studies |
Women’s Studies Program |
Main | |
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1 This minor is for nonbusiness majors only. 2 This university-wide minor is administered by ASU West. |
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Students may pursue some certificate programs along with a major and other certificate programs independently. Graduate certificates and postbaccalaureate certificates are available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree. For more information, see the ASU Undergraduate Certificates table below; ASU Postbaccalaureate Certificates table; and ASU Graduate Certificates table. Graduate certificates constitute graduate work; postbaccalaureate certificates are distinct from graduate certificates and are an extension of the undergraduate curriculum.
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ASU Graduate Certificates |
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Certificate |
Administered By |
Campus |
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African and African Diaspora Studies, Graduate Certificate in1 |
African American Studies Program |
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Asian Studies, Graduate Certificate in1 |
Center for Asian Studies |
Main |
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Atmospheric Science, Graduate Certificate in1 |
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering |
Main |
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Geographic Information Science, Interdisciplinary Certificate in1 |
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Graduate College |
Main |
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Gerontology, Certificate in2 |
Gerontology Program |
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Indian Law Certificate1 |
College of Law |
Main |
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Institutional Research, Graduate Certificate in1 |
College of Education |
Main |
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Law, Science, and Technology, Certificate in1 |
College of Law |
Main |
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Linguistics, Graduate Certificate in1 |
Committee on Linguistics |
Main |
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Medieval Studies Certificate1 |
Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS) |
Main |
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Museum Studies Certificate1 |
Department of Anthropology |
Main |
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Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate |
College of Public Programs |
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Post-Bachelor’s Artist Diploma1 |
School of Music |
Main |
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Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate1 |
College of Nursing |
Main |
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Renaissance Studies Certificate1 |
ACMRS |
Main |
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Scholarly Publishing Certificate1 |
Department of History |
Main |
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Statistics, Certificate in1 |
Committee on Statistics and the Graduate College |
Main |
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Committee on Transportation Systems and the Graduate College |
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1 For more information, see the Graduate Catalog. 2 This university-wide certificate program is administered by ASU West. |
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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
For information about the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at ASU Main or ASU East, see Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies―B.I.S.
An opportunity for instructional and research involvement in energy matters exists through at least two curricular paths: (1) general studies, which emphasize energy as an elective beyond the scope of a chosen major (for more information, call the coordinator of interdisciplinary studies in energy, at 480/965-4548); and (2) specific studies in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, for those pursuing the Master of Architecture degree or the Master of Science degree in Building Design.
Environmental Studies
The Center for Environmental Studies encourages and coordinates interdisciplinary environment-related activities in the natural and social sciences within the university. The center sponsors special courses, conferences, and workshops on environmental topics. Drawing from faculty and students throughout the university, the center participates in research and community programs relating to environmental problem areas. It does not formally offer courses or a degree program. For more information, see Center for Environmental Studies.
The Film Studies Program exists not only to provide information and experience but also to serve as a means of creative expression for the student and as a useful subject and tool in teaching. The program is not designed to produce professional filmmakers, but it may provide practical preparation for students desiring further film study at other institutions.
For more information, call the Film Studies coordinator at 480/965-7644.
Gerontology
The university-wide Gerontology Program brings together faculty from three campuses and several disciplines to teach courses related to adult development and aging, to collaborate on gerontological research, and to participate in projects of service to older adults. Courses related to aging are taught throughout the university by faculty who are active contributors to research, theory, and public policy and practice. For more information, see Gerontology, call 602/543-6642, or access www.west.asu.edu/chs/grn on the Web. See also Gerontology.
A graduate certificate and an undergraduate minor are available in Gerontology. The certificate consists of 21 semester hours―nine hours of required course work and 12 hours of electives. The minor consists of 18 semester hours―six hours of required course work and 12 hours of electives.
In addition, gerontology provides students with opportunities to gain practical experience in working with elderly people. A practicum, held at the Veterans Administration Hospital, is available to students who have completed some gerontology course work. Gerontology also helps students find rewarding internships in community programs for older adults.
A concentration in gerontology is available under the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (B.I.S.) degree, a program intended for the student who has academic interests that might not be satisfied with existing majors. Building on two academic concentrations (or one double concentration) and an interdisciplinary core,
students in the B.I.S. program take active roles in creating their educational plans and defining their career goals. For more information, see Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.
MILITARY OFFICER TRAINING
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army ROTC units are active on the ASU campus. See Department of Aerospace Studies, and Department of Military Science, for more information.
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support
ASU is a participating institution with DANTES and is listed in the DANTES Directory of Independent Study. DANTES is an executive agency of the Department of Defense that provides educational support for the voluntary education programs of all services. The primary missions of DANTES are (1) to provide nationally recognized examination and certification programs as part of the voluntary education programs of military services and (2) to facilitate the availability of high-quality independent institutions for service men and women.
WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Professional Student Exchange Program
Arizona residents who wish to attend professional schools of dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathy, physician assistance, and veterinary medicine may enroll in professional programs in other states or at in-state private institutions since these programs are not available at Arizona’s public universities. Through the exchange, the student receives preference in admission and pays only the resident tuition fee at a public institution, or the difference between the WICHE support fee and standard tuition at a private school. Applicants must be legal residents of Arizona for a minimum of five years before the commencement of training, and be U.S. citizens, and must have maintained at least average grades to be eligible to be certified for support through the WICHE program. Recipients are required to practice in Arizona one year for each year of support or repay 50 percent of the funds expended on their behalf plus interest.
For an application and more information, call the Arizona Board of Regents at 602/229-2500, or access the WICHE Web site at www.wiche.edu.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Arizona residents may enroll in designated two-year and four-year public institutions and programs in other participating states at a reduced tuition level. Tuition for WUE studies is the regular in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. In all programs, the cost to WUE students is substantially less than nonresident tuition. Students do not need to demonstrate financial need to receive the WUE tuition benefit. WUE participating states are Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Check the WICHE Web site at www.wiche.edu for a list of participating institutions and programs.
CONCURRENT AND DUAL DEGREES
Graduate students have the opportunity to pursue more than one degree at the same time as part of an organized program. For more information, see the Concurrent and Dual Degrees table and the Graduate Catalog.
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