Online Exploratory Social and Behavioral Sciences
Are you interested in understanding the human experience, but aren’t sure which major to choose yet? Consider starting in the social and behavioral sciences exploratory track. Take courses that allow you to hone in on your interests and select the perfect major.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/13/2025
Total classes: 15
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 45
What are exploratory studies?
Exploratory studies allow you to discover your passions before declaring a major. After choosing a topic area, you’ll take courses that focus on your interests and cover general education requirements. This ensures you stay on track for graduation while you explore.
As you take courses and refine your interests, you’ll work with your academic advisor to select a major. Your advisor is knowledgeable about a range of majors within your track and can help you narrow down options. You’ll transition to your degree program equipped with defined career interests and confident you found your right fit.
While you can declare a major at any time, you’re eligible to remain in the exploratory program until you reach 45 credit hours. As an exploratory student, you can also switch between tracks based on your evolving interests. Either way, you’ll be prepared to jump into your degree program on a timely path to graduation. In addition to the social and behavioral sciences track, you can also select:
- Exploratory health and life sciences.
- Exploratory humanities, fine arts and design.
- Exploratory math, physical sciences, engineering and technology.
Is the social and behavioral sciences track right for me?
If you’re interested in human-focused careers, the social and behavioral sciences track may be an ideal choice. Majors in this topic area focus on understanding human behaviors and relationships. In this track, you’ll learn about many facets of social and behavioral sciences, such as:
Learn from the same award-winning experts who teach on campus
Our award-winning faculty are accomplished across industries and locations around the world. They include researchers, authors, artists and more. No matter where you study, you’ll take courses from the same faculty who teach on campus. Learn side-by-side with faculty dedicated to your success as you participate in research opportunities and attend virtual office hours.
Learn from the same award-winning experts who teach on campus
Our award-winning faculty are accomplished across industries and locations around the world. They include researchers, authors, artists and more. No matter where you study, you’ll take courses from the same faculty who teach on campus. Learn side-by-side with faculty dedicated to your success as you participate in research opportunities and attend virtual office hours.
How to apply
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
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.
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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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