Online Bachelor of Arts in Culture, Technology and Environment

Prepare to meet the challenges of the future with a Bachelor of Arts in culture, technology and environment online from Arizona State University. In this program, you’ll hone your abilities to analyze and navigate culture, harness technology and develop equitable solutions for environmental, societal and global issues.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 08/21/2025


Total classes:

Total classes: 42

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 120

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What you’ll learn in this program

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Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Culture, technology and environment courses

In this program, you’ll explore topics across the arts and humanities, with a special focus on technology such as AI language models. Your courses will cover environmental justice, critical food studies, sustainability, intergenerational justice, literary and game-based world-building, activist movements and more. You’ll also participate in a required internship to gain practical experience and develop hands-on skills.


The jobs this degree prepares you for

You’ll graduate with a broad skill set that complements roles across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. With a bachelor’s in culture, technology and environment, you can pursue positions such as community and social services manager, policy analyst, nonprofit leadership manager and naturalist. You’ll also be prepared for graduate studies in law, sustainability, media studies and more. Additional potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:

Climate Change Analyst


Growth: 6.1 %
Salary: $76,480

Communications Specialist


Growth: 3.7 %
Salary: $73,150

Freelance Writer


Growth: 3.7 %
Salary: $73,150

Lawyer


Growth: 7.5 %
Salary: $135,740

Public Relations Manager (PR Manager)


Growth: 5.9 %
Salary: $129,430

Public Relations Specialist


Growth: 6.1 %
Salary: $67,440

Technical Writer


Growth: 6.9 %
Salary: $79,960

Learn from leading faculty across disciplines

From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:

  • Fulbright American Scholars.
  • Guggenheim Fellows.
  • MacArthur Fellows.
  • Nobel laureates.

Learn from leading faculty across disciplines

From Royal Society and American Academy Fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members who include:

  • Fulbright American Scholars.
  • Guggenheim Fellows.
  • MacArthur Fellows.
  • Nobel laureates.

How to apply

I am a future

You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.

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Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

Don't meet admission requirements?

You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.

*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.

The largest and most diverse college at ASU

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.

31,572


students enrolled as of fall 2024

$161 million


in research expenditures in FY23

21


interdisciplinary schools and departments

100+


undergraduate degrees

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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