Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Bachelor's Degree Online
Learn how to lead your community through emergency situations with this B.S. in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management program.
Next Apply Date:
8/5/26
Next Class Start Date:
8/19/26
Next Apply Date:
8/5/26
Next Class Start Date:
8/19/26
Program Overview
Learn more about our online emergency management degree
Earn your degree in a field that empowers you to lead your community through emergency situations. Our 100% online B.S. in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (DPEM) degree provides you with the ability to develop plans for response, recovery, mitigation and planning of environmental and health disasters.
In this DPEM program, you will learn to identify risk factors and conduct assessments related to equipment and processes; study social, cultural and economic factors relevant to emergency management; and build the communication skills needed to guide organizations and communities. Special emphasis is placed on the relationship between disasters and mental health—and the importance of respecting diverse populations when coordinating emergency management.
This well-rounded emergency management bachelor’s degree program prepares you for a role in federal, state or local government entities, such as FEMA; hospital systems; nonprofits that work in a response planning capacity, such as the Red Cross; or within a for-profit company that has a response planning group.
In this program you will learn how to:
- Develop plans for the response, recovery and mitigation of environmental and health disasters
- Identify risk factors and conduct risk assessments related to equipment and process as part of the disaster preparedness planning process
- Understand social, cultural and economic dimensions relevant to emergency management
- Hone skills for effective communication in an organizational/community-wide emergency situation
- Develop plans for the response, recovery and mitigation of environmental and health disasters
- Identify risk factors and conduct risk assessments related to equipment and process as part of the disaster preparedness planning process
- Understand social, cultural and economic dimensions relevant to emergency management
- Hone skills for effective communication in an organizational/community-wide emergency situation
Prepare for a role in disaster preparedness such as:
- Emergency Services Manager
- Safety Specialist
- Disaster Recovery Manager
- Public Information Officer
- Emergency Services Manager
- Safety Specialist
- Disaster Recovery Manager
- Public Information Officer
Learn industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Organization and planning
- Critical thinking and risk assessment
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Organization and planning
- Critical thinking and risk assessment
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of undergraduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate programs.
Per Credit Tuition:
$302
Transfer Credits:
Up to 90 hours
Credit Hours
120
Accreditation
All degrees in the Arkansas State University Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management program are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education (CAEMHSE).
Tuition
Financial aid packages are available to those who qualify
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The B.S. in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
Per Credit Hour:
$302
Tuition Per Course:
$906
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Calendar
The schedule for our DPEM bachelor’s program
Our B.S. in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/26/26 | 5/12/26 | 5/12/26 | 5/21/26 | 5/22/26 | 6/26/26 |
| Summer 2 | 6/29/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/25/26 | 6/26/26 | 7/31/26 |
| Fall 1 | 8/19/26 | 8/5/26 | 8/5/26 | 8/13/26 | 8/14/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/28/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/9/26 | 12/4/26 |
Now enrolling:
Next Apply Date
8/5/26
Start Class
8/19/26
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Admissions
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Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
Admissions Requirements Details
Arkansas State University offers multiple admission pathways for undergraduate students, based on your academic background and prior college experience.
Transfer Students (13+ College Credits)
You may be admitted as a transfer student if you:
- Have 13 or more transferable college credit hours
- Earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher on all transferable coursework
First‑Time Freshmen (0–12 College Credits)
All freshman applicants are required to submit official ACT or SAT scores.
Recent High School Graduates (within the last 5 years)
You may be automatically admitted if you meet one of the following criteria:
- 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (or equivalent GED score), or
- ACT 19+ (super score) or SAT 990+, or
- Top 20% of your high school graduating class
Applicants who do not meet automatic admission criteria may still be considered through an admissions appeal process.
Non-Traditional Students (Out of High School 5+ Years)
If you have been out of high school five years or more and have completed 12 or fewer college credit hours, you may be admitted if you:
- Hold a high school diploma or state‑approved equivalent
- Submit official Accuplacer, ACT or SAT scores
- Have not previously enrolled at Arkansas State University
High school GPA is not considered for this admission pathway. Applicants are admitted based on diploma status and test scores.
Note: Regardless of admission type, if you have 0-12 transferable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). Although test scores are not needed for an admission decision, they are needed to register for your first course. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores and must be dated within the past five years.
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For non-US postal mail overnight delivery only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
What you'll learn in disaster preparedness and emergency management courses
To earn your Bachelor of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 60 credit hours of major courses, and 22 credit hours of electives. You can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
You can view your schedule of courses for this degree through the Course Smartsheet:
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Major Requirements
These courses must be taken to complete your degree.
DPEM 1101: Introduction to Incident Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
"An introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the nationwide template
for all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations. Describes the history, features, principles, ICS organizational structure and the relationship between ICS and NIMS. Fall, Spring, Summer."
DPEM10001: Introduction to CBRNE
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Provides instruction on prevention and deterrence, chemical and biological agents, radiological materials, explosives, and the Emergency Response Guidebook. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM22363: Fundamentals of CBRNE Crime Scene Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Knowledge of proper implementation of procedures and guidelines for crime scene management when responding to a Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, Nuclear and/or Explosive incident. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM22353: Global Perspectives in Disaster Preparedness
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A focus on global disaster preparedness around the world will be identified including economic, health, political, psychological, cultural and religious impact of current and major historical disasters. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM44203: Risk Identification and Prevention
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Identifies actions communities, institutions and governments must take to identify the risk and prevent injury from man made and natural disasters, including acts of terrorism. Course topics include risk assessment, mitigation, surveillance, disaster epidemiology, emerging infections and socio political implications. Fall, odd.
DPEM44553: Capstone in Homeland Security & Disaster Preparedness
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Application of skills and knowledge gained in the minor to the analysis of a specific need or problem and the design of solutions. Teamwork among various specialties with the field. Spring. Instructor permission required. Dual Listed/Cross Listed: POSC 4553.
DPEM33573: Business Continuity in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to create and implement business continuity plans for disasters and emergencies. Business risk and impact analysis, including financial and budgetary implications, inform development of a business continuity strategy, plan and mitigation practices. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM44563: NGO Agencies in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines non-government agency response to disasters and other emergencies. Cooperation and collaboration among the agencies will be analyzed. Pre and post-disaster planning as well as acquisition and mobilization of resources will be emphasized. Fall, Spring.
DPEM33503: Principles of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An all hazards approach is utilized to identify legal and ethical issues, cultural, political and religious issues, collective behaviors and group panic, role of the media, effective communication, and identification of resources for persons engaged in disaster and emergency preparedness. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM33593: Research Concepts in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles of historical research methods and design applied to disasters and emergencies. Spring. Prerequisites: must be classified as a Junior.
DPEM33553: Ethics and the Law in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines law and ethical dilemmas in disaster preparedness and emergency management. Includes human rights and injustices associated as well as codes of ethics in emergency management and public health emergency laws. Current and historical disasters will be analyzed. Fall, Spring.
UNIV 11033: Making Connections
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.
DPEM44703: Advanced Information Officer
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
To prepare students to disseminate credible information to the media and the public during a public health emergency and to manage a Joint Information Center during emergencies. News conference exercises prepare students for a culminating practical experience. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM44533: Disaster and Mental Health
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Identifies evolving evidence related to the impact of disaster and mass violence on mental health. Considers natural and man-made disasters, short and long term effects and common treatment strategies. Spring, even. Registration restricted to Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness minors or any major with instructor permission.
DPEM11001: Introduction to Resource Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System (ICS) is provided. This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM22030: Pandemic Planning and Preparedness
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The Pandemic Planning and Preparedness course promotes knowledge and skills to effectively plan and prepare for a pandemic, culminating in a practical exercise. Steps for developing an effective planning and preparedness program and development of a pandemic annex are included. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM22303: Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course supplements the knowledge and experience of the student with a basic understanding of disaster management and the application of environmental health to disaster management and integrates their professional skills into a local-level disaster response, recovery, mitigation and preparedness. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM22343: Emergency Responder HAZMAT Technician for CBRNE
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides HAZMAT responders with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM22103: Hazardous Materials Containment
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The goal of this course is to enable students to identify, detect, and categorize chemical, biological, and radiological materials and explosive devices, as well as determine the appropriate equipment and decontamination techniques to use when responding to CBRNE incidents. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM44503: Physical Care of CBRNE Injuries
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Elucidates recognition, treatment and containment of Category A biological agents, chemical agents and radiologic incidents. Content discussion will include advanced principles of disaster management, worker safety, advanced triage, disaster effects on special populations, laboratory analysis and expanded mental health response. Fall, even.
DPEM 1111: Introduction to Resource Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Focuses on resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the Incident Command System (ICS) is provided. This course is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the ICS. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM11703: Introduction to Community Response
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides information about disaster preparedness and weapons of mass destruction. Training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations is included. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM23233: Respiratory Protection
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Core information to develop, implement, administer, and sustain a respiratory protection program as defined in Code of Federal Regulations is presented. This course is at the site of a Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) hosting jurisdiction or department. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM11101: Introduction to Incident Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the nationwide template for all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations. Describes the history, features, principles, ICS organizational structure and the relationship between ICS and NIMS. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 1121: Introduction to CBRNE
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Provides instruction on prevention and deterrence, chemical and biological agents, radiological materials, explosives, and the Emergency Response Guidebook. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 1703: Introduction to Community Response
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides information about disaster preparedness and weapons of mass destruction. Training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations is included. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2223: Hazardous Materials Containment
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The goal of this course is to enable students to identify, detect, and categorize chemical, biological, and radiological materials and explosive devices, as well as determine the appropriate equipment and decontamination techniques to use when responding to CBRNE incidents. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2233: Principles of Healthcare Emergency Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Foundation knowledge in healthcare emergency management to include standards, regulations, organizations, government agencies and stakeholders; disaster planning; staffing and personnel; Personal Protection Equipment and decontamination; evacuation, isolation, and quarantine; ethical issues; financial issues; and public affairs.
DPEM 2303: Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The course supplements the knowledge and experience of the student with a basic understanding of disaster management and the application of environmental health to disaster management and integrates their professional skills into a local-level disaster response, recovery, mitigation and preparedness. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2313: Pandemic Planning and Preparedness
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The Pandemic Planning and Preparedness course promotes knowledge and skills to effectively plan and prepare for a pandemic, culminating in a practical exercise. Steps for developing an effective planning and preparedness program and development of a pandemic annex are included. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2323: Respiratory Protection
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Enables HAZMAT responders to identify, detect, and categorize chemical, biological, and radiological materials and explosive devices, as well as determine the appropriate equipment and decontamination techniques to use when responding to CBRNE incidents. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2343: Emergency Responder HAZMAT Technician for CBRNE
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides HAZMAT responders with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive -specific response skills, enabling effective response to a suspected incident culminating with performance of these offensive-level tasks in a simulated HAZMAT environment. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2353: Global Perspectives in Disaster Preparedness Includes Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS)
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A focus on global disaster preparedness around the world will be identified including economic, health, political, psychological, cultural and religious impact of current and major historical disasters. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 2363: Fundamentals of CBRNE Crime Scene Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Knowledge of proper implementation of procedures and guidelines for crime scene management when responding to a Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, Nuclear and/or Explosive incident. Fall, Spring, Summer.
DPEM 3503: Principles of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An all hazards approach is utilized to identify legal and ethical issues, cultural, political and religious issues, collective behaviors and group panic, role of the media, effective communication, and identification of resources for persons engaged in disaster and emergency preparedness.
DPEM 3553: Ethics and the Law in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines law and ethical dilemmas in disaster preparedness and emergency management. Includes human rights and injustices associated as well as codes of ethics in emergency management and public health emergency laws. Current and historical disasters will be analyzed.
DPEM 3573: Business Continuity in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to create and implement business continuity plans for disasters and emergencies. Business risk and impact analysis, including financial and budgetary implications, inform development of a business continuity strategy, plan and mitigation practices.
DPEM 3593: Research Concepts in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles of historical research methods and design applied to disasters and emergencies. Prerequisites, must be classified as a Junior.
DPEM 4513: Physical Care of CBRNE Injuries
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Elucidates recognition, treatment and containment of Category A biological agents, chemical agents and radiologic incidents. Content discussion will include advanced principles of disaster management, worker safety, advanced triage, disaster effects on special populations, laboratory analysis and expanded mental health response.
DPEM 4523: Risk Identification and Prevention
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Identifies actions communities, institutions and governments must take to identify the risk and prevent injury from man made and natural disasters, including acts of terrorism. Course topics include risk assessment, mitigation, surveillance, disaster epidemiology, emerging infections and socio political implications.
DPEM 4533: Disaster and Mental Health
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Identifies evolving evidence related to the impact of disaster and mass violence on mental health. Considers natural and man-made disasters, short and long term effects and common treatment strategies.
DPEM 4553: Capstone in Homeland Security & Disaster Preparedness
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Application of skills and knowledge gained in the minor to the analysis of a specific need or problem and the design of solutions. Teamwork among various specialties with the field. Instructor permission required.
DPEM 4563: NGO Agencies in DPEM
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Examines non-government agency response to disasters and other emergencies. Cooperation and collaboration among the agencies will be analyzed. Pre and post-disaster planning as well as acquisition and mobilization of resources will be emphasized.
DPEM 4713: Advanced Information Officer
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
To prepare students to disseminate credible information to the media and the public during a public health emergency and to manage a Joint Information Center during emergencies. News conference exercises prepare students for a culminating practical experience. Fall, Spring, Summer.
UC 1013: Making Connections
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.
Electives Requirements
You must complete 22 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program, and 15 of the 22 hours must be 3000 or 4000 level courses to ensure the upper-level minimum requirement needed for a bachelor's degree at A-State is met. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.
General Education Requirements
Students must take the following courses.
First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3 hour course with a 3 hour elective course.
First-year course (3 hours)
UC 1013
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
You must complete 6 credit hours from this section. At least one course must be selected from MUS 2503, THEA 2503, or ART 2503, and at least one course must be selected from ENG 2003, ENG 2013, or PHIL 1103.
Social Sciences Requirement (12 hours)
Students must complete 12 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. At least one course must be selected from POSC 2103, HIST 2763 or HIST 2773.
HIST 2763
HIST 2773
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
MDIA 1003
HIST 1013
HIST 1023
ECON 2313
ECON 2323
ECON 2333
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 1003 with BIO 1001 lab or BIO 2203 with BIO 2201 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.
ART 2503: Fine Arts - Visual
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to visual art for all students regardless of background or experience. Students learn how to develop cognitive and experiential responses to works of art. This course is for non-art majors and does not meet general education requirements for any degree in Art. Fall, Spring, Summer.
BIO 1001: Biological Science Laboratory
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.
BIO 1003: Biological Science
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.
CHEM 12103: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A one semester chemistry survey course introducing selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Prerequisites: completion of MATH 1023, MATH 1043, or a MATH course for which these are a prerequisite. Corequisites: CHEM 1041.
BIOL 24001: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
The behavior of matter with respect to life processes, cells, tissues, functional anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, cat anatomy, nerve and muscle preparations and recordings. Two hours per week. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: BIOL 2404)
BIO 2201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
The behavior of matter with respect to life processes, cells, tissues, functional anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, cat anatomy, nerve and muscle preparations and recordings. It is recommended this course be taken concurrently with BIO 2203.
CHEM 12101: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Special course fees apply. Corequisites: CHEM 1043.
SOCI 10103: Introduction to Sociology
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The scientific study of society: Social institutions, social interactions, social inequality, social organizations, and social change.
BIOL 24003: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the biology of atoms, molecules, organelles and cellular functions, tissues, functional anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular and central nervous systems, interaction with external environment. Three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. (ACTS#: BIOL 2404
PHIL 11003: Introduction to Philosophy
Duration: Varies Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper level philosophy.
PLSC 20003: Introduction to United States Government
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
AMERICAN POLITICS. The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.
UNIV 11033: Making Connections
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.
ARHS 10003: Fine Arts - Visual
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
FINE ARTS. Introduction to major artists, media, styles and works of art within their cultural and historical contexts for the non-art major. Note, this course does not meet general education requirements for any degree in art.
BIO 2203: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the biology of atoms, molecules, organelles and cellular functions, tissues, functional anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular and central nervous systems, interaction with external environment.
CHEM 1041: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall only.
CHEM 1043: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall only.
ECON 2313: Principles of Macroeconomics
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines national income accounting, inflation and unemployment, competing theories of national income, fiscal policy, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, and international trade.
ECON 2323: Principles of Microeconomics
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Principles of resource allocation, supply and demand, consumer behavior, costs of production, the competitive model, oligopoly, and factor markets are examined.
ECON 2333: Economic Issues and Concepts
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to give the student a basic understanding of our economic system. Basic economic concepts will be explored and contemporary economic problems and issues will be examined in light of the concepts learned.
ENG 1003: Composition I
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.
ENG 1013: Composition II
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.
ENG 2003: Introduction to World Literature I
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.
ENG 2013: Introduction to World Literature II
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.
HIST 1013: World History to 1500
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
WORLD HISTORY. The pre-modern world, with emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural processes that shaped societies before the rise of global interdependence.
HIST 1023: World History since 1500
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
WORLD HISTORY. The modern world, with emphasis on the economic, political, and cultural processes that have increased global interdependence.
HIST 2763: The United States to 1876
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
United States history. Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction.
HIST 2773: The United States Since 1876
Duration: Varies Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The social, economic and political developments Social, economic, and political developments from Reconstruction to the present. Fall, Spring, Summer.
MATH 1023: College Algebra
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, and miscellaneous topics. No credit given if taken following MATH 1054.
MDIA 1003: Mass Communications in Modern Society
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the interaction between society and mass communication through the lenses of history, theory, economics, culture, law, and technology.
MUS 2503: Fine Arts - Musical
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal training or experience. By exploring the history of Western Art music, learners will begin to connect the development of music with the changing of society and culture.
PHIL 1103: Introduction to Philosophy
Duration: Varies Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Basic problems of philosophy based upon readings in the works of selected leading philosophers. A prerequisite for upper level philosophy. Fall, Spring.
POSC 2103: Introduction to U.S. Government
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
American politics. The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.
SOC 2213: Principles of Sociology
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Human society and social behavior.
THEA 2503: Fine Arts - Theater
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Provides students with an appreciation of how various artistic elements combine to produce theatrical productions. Fall, Spring, Summer.
UC 1013: Making Connections
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.