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Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
www.fulton.asu.edu
Deirdre Meldrum, PhD, Dean
Construction, Del E. Webb School of
Bioengineering, Harrington Department of
Chemical Engineering, Department of
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
Computing and Informatics, School
Biomedical Informatics, Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, Department of
Electrical Engineering, Department of
Industrial Engineering, Department of
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Department of
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The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering educates undergraduate and graduate engineering students, giving them the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for success in technically oriented careers. The school provides students with a range of educational opportunities by which they may achieve excellence in the major branches of engineering, in computer science, and in construction management.
The Fulton School of Engineering takes pride in its diversity, its economic and cultural heritage, and in the quality of its graduates. It strives to be an integral part of the community it serves and a lifelong presence in the lives of those within its compass. The school’s educational and research programs are built around the following principles: entrepreneurship; use-inspired research and scholarship; a focus on the individual; intellectual fusion of unique and distinct disciplines; social embeddedness in the local, national, and international community; and global engagement.
For more information, access the school’s Web site at www.fulton.asu.edu.
Fulton School of Engineering Aspirations
Graduates from any of the school’s programs will be technically sound. In addition to technical competency, the Fulton School of Engineering aspires to develop leaders who are aware of biological issues, well read and well spoken, and knowledgeable about current business practices. To this end the school offers enhanced curricula, special courses, and extracurricular activities to enrich the student’s stay and to offer every student opportunities to achieve the school’s aspirations.
All the programs within the school are professional programs, and hence professionalism is an important component of all the curricula. The school strives to help students understand and value the various aspects of professionalism, including ethical behavior; a desire for life long learning; the ability to communicate with others; and an awareness of how the profession fits into and impacts society. As a first step in ethics, all students are expected to follow rules of academic integrity defined by the university as outlined at asu.edu/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm.
The Fulton School of Engineering includes three primary educational components: nine academic units, several research centers, and the Center for Professional Development.
The school houses these academic units:
Del E. Webb School of Construction
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Harrington Department of Bioengineering
School of Computing and Informatics
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The school is committed to the development of research programs of national prominence and to the concept that research is an important part of its educational role. The school encourages the participation of qualified undergraduate and graduate students in various research activities. Most faculty are involved in government- or industry-sponsored research programs in a wide variety of fields. This research is carried out in the academic units and in a number of interdisciplinary research institutes, centers, and programs. A list of centers is available at www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/research/centers.php.
Center for Professional Development
The Center for Professional Development (CPD) provides engineers and technical professionals the skills and knowledge necessary to master new methods, to lead projects and teams, and to advance professionally. Programs are offered in traditional classroom environments and through distance learning. CPD works with the nationally renowned faculty of the Fulton School of Engineering and affiliate experts to administer short courses and conferences, professional certification programs, and graduate degree programs. These online programs allow students with complex schedules to complete advanced work from remote locations. CPD also administers customized programs at company sites. For more information, call 480/965-1740, or see www.asuengineeringonline.com.
The Fulton School of Engineering is home to a number of rigorous professional programs. To help ensure student success in these programs the school has higher admission requirements than those for the university. High school students are expected to have completed a college preparation curriculum including math through precalculus and at least three years of high school lab science preferably in biology, chemistry, and physics. Transfer students are likewise expected to have performed well in their postsecondary work. Students interested in degrees within the school are encouraged to consult an advisor to help ensure that a proper set of high school and/or postsecondary courses are being taken.
All the programs within the Fulton School of Engineering are divided into two parts—the freshman and sophomore portion of the program (formerly known as preprofessional) and the junior and senior portion of the program (formerly known as professional status). Students in the freshman and sophomore portion of the program are only permitted to register for lower-division (100- and 200-level) classes within the school. Advancement to upper-division courses is competitive and not automatic (see Advancement to Upper-Division Courses).
Admission to the Fulton School of Engineering requires high school students to have completed a college preparation curriculum, to have a transfer GPA of 3.00 or higher (if any transfer courses exist) and to satisfy at least one of the high school performance criteria (see Fulton School of Engineering Admission Requirements for Freshmen and Transfer Students). Freshmen who are not initially qualified for admittance may still gain admission to the school via the transfer student or change of major route.
All transfer students are initially admitted to the freshman and sophomore portion of the program but some may be eligible to request advancement to upper-division courses (see Advancement to Upper-Division Courses). The admission standards have been set to select students who are ready for one of the professional programs (e.g., demonstrated math and science competency) and who have demonstrated the ability to succeed in a postsecondary environment (at least 24 hours of work with a GPA of 3.00 or higher). Transfer students with less than 24 transfer hours must also satisfy one of the high school performance criteria. Upon admission to one of the school’s programs it is highly recommended that transfer students make an appointment to meet with the program’s academic advisor to assess their status and develop a plan for success.
Evaluation of Previous Course Work
Transferring from one institution to another or between programs can result in a net loss in units that count toward the degree. Thus it is important for students who contemplate transferring into this school from another institution, whether a community college or four-year institution, to carefully study the catalog material pertaining to the particular program to get a sense of what courses may transfer.
Credit is granted for transferred courses deemed equivalent to corresponding courses in the selected program of study, subject to grade and ASU resident credit requirements. No grades lower than “C” (2.00) are accepted as transfer credit to meet the graduation requirements of this school. Credits transferred from a community college or two-year institution are applied only as lower-division credits. For a listing of the acceptable courses transferable to the various degree programs, prospective Arizona transfer students should consult their advisors and refer to the ASU transfer tools available on the Web at www.asu.edu/provost/articulation.
It should be noted that some courses taken in other ASU colleges or other universities may be acceptable for general university credit but may not be applicable toward the degree requirements of this school. Determination of those particular courses applicable to a specific degree program is made within the appropriate academic unit with the approval of the dean.
Courses taken more than five years before admission to degree programs in this school are not normally accepted for transfer credit at the option of the department in which the applicant wishes to enroll. Courses completed within the five years preceding admission are judged as to their applicability to the student’s curriculum.
Foreign nationals must meet the same admission requirements shown in the Fulton School of Engineering Admission Requirements for Freshmen and Transfer Students table with the possible additional requirement of a minimum TOEFL score. If the university requires a TOEFL score (see TOEFL) then admission to the Fulton School of Engineering requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 79 on iBT (internet based) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Students admitted to the university after successful completion of the General Education Development examination are admitted to the freshman and sophomore portion of the program within their major provided they meet the minimum ACT or SAT score required for admission as listed in the Fulton School of Engineering Admission Requirements for Freshmen and Transfer Students table.
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Minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 if any |
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No high school math or science deficiency (if Undergraduate Admissions requires submission of a high school transcript) |
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Students wishing to change their major to one of the majors within the Fulton School of Engineering must meet the Fulton School admission requirements for transfer students (see Fulton School of Engineering Admission Requirements for Freshmen and Transfer Students). Change of major is not guaranteed, and students interested in changing majors are encouraged to make an appointment with an advisor in the program of interest to discuss the probability of success and to develop a plan of action to ensure successful advancement to upper-division courses. All students admitted to a program through a change of major are admitted to the freshman and sophomore portion of the program. See the Change of Major Approval table below.
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Undergraduates who have been away from the university for one or more semesters and want to return to ASU in a Fulton School of Engineering program are required to apply for readmission through the University Registrar’s office (see Readmission to the University).
Students who left ASU as ineligible or disqualified must first request reinstatement (see Probation). All other readmission requests are processed as follows:
1. Fulton School of Engineering students seeking readmission to the Fulton program they left are readmitted to the Fulton program into the same portion of the program and the same academic standing (i.e., good academic standing or on probation) they had when they left ASU.
2. Fulton School of Engineering students who are seeking readmission to a Fulton program other than the program they left and who have an ASU GPA of 3.00 or higher are readmitted to the new Fulton School of Engineering program in the freshman and sophomore portion with the same academic standing they had when leaving ASU.
3. Fulton School of Engineering students and non-Fulton School students seeking readmission to a Fulton program who have an ASU GPA less than 3.00 are subject to the admission by change of major process. These requests for readmission are reviewed on an individual basis. If the request for readmission is approved, the student is readmitted to the new Fulton School of Engineering program in the freshman and sophomore portion with the same academic standing they had when leaving ASU.
Once readmitted, returning students are required to meet with a program advisor before enrolling in courses at ASU.
Advancement to Upper-Division Courses
Advancement from the freshman and sophomore portion of the program to the junior and senior portion of the program is competitive. All programs within the school use the same general process but the particular requirements are program specific and are listed under each department.
Advancement is based on a combination of factors defined by each program but as a minimum consists of the cumulative GPA (ASU and transfer courses if any) for a set of specific courses (referred to as the skill-set). Some programs augment the skill-set criterion with other materials (e.g., a cumulative ASU GPA, essay, exam, etc.). The minimum GPA required for advancement to upper division courses is program specific.
The skill-set for each program has the following characteristics:
1. courses are all lower division (100- and 200-level) courses required by the program for graduation;
2. courses give some prediction of success in the upper-division courses;
3. set includes at least 24 semester hours of course work; and
4. courses are all included within the first three semesters of a program as shown in the “Typical Four-Year Sequence” (see departmental material).
Freshman students admitted to ASU starting fall 2007 semester will use critical requirements to obtain advancement to upper-division courses. Critical requirements help students plan for and schedule appropriate courses in the correct sequence to maximize their success and monitor progress toward completion of their degree.
Students not following critical requirements must request advancement to upper-division courses and are only permitted to request advancement in the program in which they are currently enrolled. The application period is open for the entire semester and closes with the beginning of final exams. The earliest semester a student can request advancement to upper division courses is during the semester they are completing a program's skill-set. A typical advancement sequence would be
1. student completes skill-set during third semester;
2. student requests advancement to upper division courses during third semester;
3. student enrolls for fourth semester course work during third semester;
4. student's request for advancement is processed during the early part of the fourth semester; and
5. student (if successful) is advanced to the junior and senior portion of the program and registers for fifth semester (first semester of upper-division Fulton School of Engineering course work).
Students completing some of the skill-set courses at institutions other than ASU will need to have course results transferred to ASU before their request for advancement to upper-division courses can be considered.
The skill-set courses for each program can be found in the departmental write-ups or at www.eas.asu.edu/fulton/transfers/professional_programs_general.php.
Successful completion of a program in the Fulton School of Engineering requires careful planning. While final responsibility for becoming familiar with and understanding academic degree requirements lies with the student, each department employs professional academic advisors who work with students in setting academic and career goals; understanding school and university policies and procedures; meeting degree requirements; and becoming familiar with the university’s and the school’s sources of academic support. Students may also work with a faculty advisor familiar with the chosen field of specialization. Students should consult with an advisor prior to registering each semester.
Earning advancement to the junior and senior portion of the program in a timely manner requires careful planning. Normally requests for advancement are made during the third semester and decisions are made during the fourth semester of a typical four-year sequence of classes. This ensures that students have 100- and 200-level classes they can take while the request for advancement is being considered. All students are encouraged to meet with a program advisor when they are admitted to a program to discuss advancement and how best to proceed.
Many students find it necessary to work while attending ASU. The working student should endeavor to create a careful balance of work and class responsibilities to avoid academic problems. Students should inform faculty and professional advisors of any outside work or activity so that course loads may be adjusted accordingly.
Advisors and staff in the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the school are available to assist individual students with many different types of advising issues. They work with students to answer general questions regarding policy and procedure; help with registration transactions; administer the probation, disqualification, and readmission processes; oversee disciplinary actions; hear grade grievances; and assist with other administrative matters. For more information, access the school’s Web site at www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton.
Students are required to register for courses using one of the university-provided processes. As part of the registration process, the school enforces the following registration restrictions.
All first-year students, all student athletes, and students who are found to be having academic difficulty are required to be advised before they can register for classes, including summer sessions. Some programs relax the advising requirement after the first year, so students should consult their department to determine if advising is required.
Students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in this school may register for a maximum of 19 semester hours each semester. Any student wanting to register for more than the maximum must submit a College Standards petition and have an approval on file prior to registering for the overload.
Students who have been placed on academic probation must be advised by a faculty or professional advisor from within the academic unit of their major and then advised by an advisor within the Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, who will issue a special permit allowing them to register. Students on probation are limited to 13 semester hours. Generally the special permits are not issued until after grades have been posted (see Probation for details).
Undergraduate Nondegree Status
Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate nondegree status in this school must obtain advising and approval to register before registering each semester from the Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. For more information, see Admission of Undergraduate Nondegree Applicants.
Students should consult the Online ASU Interactive Schedule of Classes and the catalog for course prerequisites. Students who register for courses without the designated prerequisites may be withdrawn without the student’s consent at any time before the final examination. Such withdrawal may be initiated by the instructor, the chair of the department offering the course, or the dean of the college. In such cases, students will not receive monetary reimbursement.
Students enrolled in the school do not receive degree credit for pass/fail courses taken at this institution. In addition, no course in this school is offered for pass/fail credit. Students requesting credit for pass/fail courses taken at another institution must file a College Standards petition to the department of their major. Each request is judged on its particular merits.
Non-Fulton School of Engineering Students
Students who are not admissible to programs in this school and who enroll in another school at ASU may not register for any 300- or 400-level courses in this school unless the course(s) are required in their degree program and the students have the proper course prerequisites.
The faculty in the Fulton School of Engineering offer programs leading to the BS and BSE degrees with majors in the subjects shown in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors table below. Each major is administered by the academic unit indicated.
For detailed information on the degree requirements of a major in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, refer to that academic unit’s individual description on the following pages.
The faculty in the Fulton School of Engineering offer master’s and doctoral degrees as shown in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Graduate Degrees and Majors. Engineering faculty participate in offering the Master of Engineering (MEng) as a collaborative degree program offered by Arizona’s three state universities. For more information, see the Graduate Catalog.
University Graduation Requirements
In addition to department and school requirements, students must meet all university graduation requirements (see University Graduation Requirements). A well-planned program of study enables students to meet all requirements in a timely fashion. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor in planning a program to ensure that they comply with all necessary requirements.
All students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program must satisfy a university requirement of a minimum of 35 hours of approved course work in General Studies. General Studies courses are listed in the Online ASU Interactive Schedule of Classes and in the Summer Sessions Bulletin. Consult with an advisor for an approved list of courses.
First-Year Composition Requirement
As a minimum, completion of ENG 101 and 102, or ENG 107 and 108, or ENG 105 with grades of “C” (2.00) or higher is required for graduation from ASU in any baccalaureate program as described in First-Year Composition Requirement. Any student whose written or spoken English in any course is unsatisfactory may be required by the appropriate director or department chair to take additional course work.
The school has developed and enforces a number of academic standards, these are designed to support students who are struggling academically and to insure the quality of the school’s graduates.
Students need to make many decisions as they complete their degrees. While the school and the university have a number of resources available (e.g., faculty, courses, advisors, and tutors) to help in making the decisions, students are expected to take responsibility for their decisions.
Students are expected to select and successfully complete courses that lead to the timely completion of their degree. Students are said to be making satisfactory progress if they (1) maintain an acceptable GPA and (2) complete courses each semester that are applicable to their degree. Students who are making satisfactory progress are said to be in good standing.
Some students do not make satisfactory progress and these students generally need extra attention and resources to help them get back on track. Such students are placed on probation to help ensure that they get the necessary help. There are many reasons why students fail to make satisfactory progress. Working with an academic advisor to plan a strategy for success is crucial. Students may be required to reduce their course load (13 semester hours maximum), retake courses, or even take courses outside of the program if the advisor judges these measures will help bring the student back to academic good standing.
Registration for Next Semester Classes
Before students on probation can register for classes in the next semester they must receive advising in their department and then obtain a special permit from an advisor in the Office of Academic Affairs. Permits are also required for summer school registration. Generally permits are not issued until final grades for the current semester have been recorded by the registrar but the school may issue the permits to some eligible students. Student on probation should check with their department’s academic advisor to see if they are eligible for an early permit.
A student is placed on probation when specific academic expectations are not met. Some conditions trigger an automatic placement on probation whereas others trigger an automatic review of the student’s case to determine if probation is warranted. When a probation review is triggered, the final decision is made by the student’s department, which also determines any conditions of probation.
Automatic probation is triggered by any of the following:
1. a semester or summer session with a GPA less than or equal to 1.50;
2. two successive semesters with GPAs less than 2.00; or
3. an ASU Cumulative GPA below 2.00 (for more than 55 semester hours).
Automatic review is triggered by any one of the following:
1. an ASU cumulative GPA less than 2.00 (0 to 55 semester hours);
2. a cumulative GPA in the major of less than 2.00; or
3. a failure to complete any courses appropriate for the degree during each semester.
Courses completed during summer sessions are not used to reevaluate a student’s fall semester probationary status.
Students who are on academic probation and fail to meet the school’s retention standards become ineligible to continue working toward a degree within the school. Ineligible students who cannot transfer to another program within ASU are designated as disqualified. Ineligibility occurs if the probationary student
1. does not attain a semester GPA of 2.25 or higher; or
2. has a cumulative GPA below 2.00 at the end of the probationary semester; or
3. has already been on probation for two consecutive semesters; or
4. failed to complete any courses appropriate for the degree during each semester.
Ineligible students are subject to the following limitations:
1. Students who change colleges may not register for courses in engineering unless the courses are required by their new major.
2. Students who register for courses in the school may be withdrawn from these courses any time during the semester they are registered.
Ineligible students are encouraged to consider these options:
1. They may be eligible to change their major to another college if they have an acceptable cumulative GPA. The acceptable GPA level depends on the number of hours completed course work. Students should check with an advisor in the Office of Academic Affairs to determine if they are eligible.
2. They may take nonengineering courses during summer and winter sessions.
3. They may request a review of their status by contacting the Office of Academic Affairs.
Students who were ineligible or disqualified when they left the Fulton School of Engineering and ASU must request reinstatement as part of the readmission process. Reinstatement
1. is only considered after a student has remained out of the school for at least 12 months;
2. requires a student to supply proof that he or she is now capable of successfully completing courses in the discipline (e.g., completion at another postsecondary institution of at least 15 hours of appropriate course work at a GPA of 3.00 or higher); and
3. requires a combined ASU plus transfer GPA of 2.50 or higher.
If the reinstatement request is approved and the readmission request involves a change of major, then the change of major review must be completed. All students who gain readmission through reinstatement return on probation at the portion of the program that is deemed appropriate by the program to which the student is being readmitted.
Joint Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
Several programs within the school offer an opportunity to their highly motivated and high-performing students to start a master’s program while still completing the last year of the BS or BSE degree. Interested students should contact their major department for details.
The Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI) program allows undergraduate students to participate in university-level research. Students, in collaboration with mentors, make proposals to FURI to fund the research work they want to perform. Students are eligible to apply after only one semester of work. Projects range from one semester to three semesters. A research poster symposium is held each semester to present the results of the research. For more information, access the school’s Web site at eas.asu.edu/fulton/departments/furi/index.php.
Certificate Program in Technology Entrepreneurship
Engineers and scientists around the globe launch high-tech companies to move their ideas to the market. Studies show that the majority of innovative products and services in the economy evolve from entrepreneurial ventures. By providing knowledge and skills important to the creation and leadership of such startups, the certificate program in Technology Entrepreneurship aims to train the founders and leaders of tomorrow’s high-tech ventures. The certificate program is designed specifically for engineers. Courses are approached from the perspective of the student whose primary interest is in technological innovation, whose primary concentration is on engineering, and who has little or no prior business education. For more information, call 480/965-2825.
Science Math Engineering Competition Awards (SMECA) Scholarships
The school has a limited number of scholarships available to students who competed during high school in regional or national science, mathematics or engineering competitions (e.g., National Science Fair, FIRST). The scholarship is renewable up to five years. Interested students should access the school’s Web site at www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/students/sas/scholarships.php for details.
The Fulton Ambassadors is composed of undergraduate students representing all disciplines within the school. Originally called “Student Ambassadors,” the name was changed in fall 2003 to “Fulton Ambassadors” in recognition of Ira A. Fulton’s contribution to the school of engineering. Fulton Ambassadors promote and advance the school at ASU and serve as student liaisons between current students, administrators, alumni, and industry. For more information, access www.fulton.asu.edu/sa/fa_website.
The Student Outreach and Retention Program (SORP) houses student diversity programs in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. SORP offers programs and services to improve the climate for, and to attract, support, and retain minority and women students in engineering. Programs included in SORP are the Women in Science and Engineering Program, the Minority Engineering Program, and the Coalition of Engineering Minority Societies and the Society of Women Engineers (CEMSWE). CEMSWE encourages the minority engineering organizations: American Indian Science and Engineering Society, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers to work together to maximize their effectiveness in many areas.
In addition, SORP houses the Center for Outreach and Recruitment (COR) for the Fulton School of Engineering. This unit supports the recruitment programs for the school, including the Central Arizona Math, Engineering, Science Achievement program. COR coordinates the Engineering Summer Institute, providing hands-on engineering camps, both commuter and residential, to middle school, high school, and incoming freshmen students. For more information, contact the Office of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
The co-op program is a work-study plan of education that alternates periods of academic study with periods of employment in business, industry, or government. Students who choose this program ideally complete 12 months of employment and graduate with both the academic background and practical experience gained from working with professionals in a chosen field.
A student in the school is eligible to apply to the co-op program upon completion of 45 or more hours of classes required for the selected major. Transfer students are required to complete at least one semester at ASU before beginning work. All student applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.50 and the approval of an advisor and the dean of the school.
To maintain continuous student status in the university, each co-op student must be enrolled in FSE 399 Cooperative Work Experience for one semester hour during each work session. Such credit cannot be applied toward degree requirements. For more information, visit the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, or call 480/965-1750, and visit the Career Services office in SSV 329, or call 480/965-2350.
Students are encouraged to seek information concerning entry into those honor societies for which they may qualify. Membership in such organizations enhances the student’s professional stature. The following honor societies are active within the school:
Alpha Eta Mu Beta—Bioengineering Honor Society
Alpha Pi Mu—Industrial Engineering Honor Society
Chi Epsilon—Civil Engineering Honor Society
Eta Kappa Nu—Electrical Engineering Honor Society
Omega Rho—Industrial Engineering Society
Pi Tau Sigma—Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
Sigma Gamma Tau—Aerospace Engineering Honor Society
Sigma Lambda Chi—Construction Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi—National Engineering Honor Society
Upsilon Pi Epsilon—National Computer Science Honor Society
Information on any of these organizations may be obtained from the respective department or school offices.
The Fulton School of Engineering participates in the programs of Barrett, the Honors College, which provides enhanced educational experiences to academically superior undergraduate students. Participating students can major in any academic program. A description of the requirements and the opportunities offered can be found in Barrett, the Honors College.
A variety of internship programs exist within the school. Information on these programs can be obtained from the Engineering Internship Program coordinator in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Information and applications for academic scholarships for continuing students may be obtained by contacting the Office of Academic Affairs or the various department or school offices. Other scholarships may be available through the university Student Financial Assistance Office. For an application and more information, access fulton.asu.edu/fulton/students/sas/scholarships.php.
Students pursuing a commission through either the Air Force or Army ROTC programs are required to take courses in the Department of Aerospace Studies or Department of Military Science. To preclude excessive overloads, these students should plan on at least one additional semester to complete degree requirements. Because of accreditation requirements, aerospace studies (AES) or military science (MIS) courses are not acceptable for degree credit in engineering as social and behavioral science or humanities and fine arts under General Studies. ROTC students must also meet all other degree requirements of this school.
The terms used to describe offerings are defined below for purposes of clarity.
This broad term describes the complete array of courses included in the study leading to a degree.
This term describes a specialized group of courses contained within the program of study. Example: program of study—engineering; major—Civil Engineering.
Area of Study (Technical Electives) or Concentration
Each of these terms describes a selection of courses within a major or among one or more majors. The number of technical electives varies from curriculum to curriculum. In several majors, the technical electives must be chosen from preselected groups. For this reason the choice of specific technical electives for an area of study should be made with the advice and counsel of an advisor.
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