Social and Behavioral Sciences, BA

This degree is taught in ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, which is internationally ranked for the quality of its teacher preparation programs. In fact, ASU began as an institution for training teachers. The Bachelor of Arts program in social and behavioral sciences provides students with an understanding of assumptions underlying the social and behavioral sciences, enabling them to develop the research skills necessary for the analysis of complex social issues. This degree program can be tailored to the career goals of the individual student. Students are exposed to a variety of outlooks and challenges, and the program offers individual and group experiences working with faculty on concrete intellectual and policy issues. The core courses provide students with the requisite background that enables them to better understand psychological and social principles related to the behavior of individuals across multiple social contexts and institutions.

A high school diploma or equivalent Grade in previous study: options range from no minimum requirement to GPA 2.75, or equivalent