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New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

Minors and certificates

Minors and certificates give you an opportunity to add on to your undergraduate degree.

Personalize your education with minors and certificates

ASU is ranked a leader in undergraduate education by the Princeton Review, with students highlighting its personalized approach. With a wide range of minors and certificates available on campus or online, you can customize your education and enhance your resume for future career opportunities.

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Disability Studies

Are you committed to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities? Gain the skills you need to craft policies that benefit them and increase their empowerment.

 Minor

English

Boost your degree with an English minor. You'll learn to craft persuasive arguments and convey ideas clearly, adding versatility to your career path.

 Minor

Environmental Science

Are you passionate about protecting Earth for future generations? Acquire the knowledge and understanding needed to help solve some of the world's biggest challenges and communicate those solutions to others.

 Certificate

Environmental Studies

Use your voice and be an advocate where science and society meet. In this program, you'll tackle interdisciplinary challenges stemming from environmental injustices around the world.

 Certificate

Ethnic Studies

Are you passionate about better understanding the ethnic and cultural history and divisions in our society? Gain insight into the dynamics among and between disparate communities through this program.

 Minor

Ethnic Studies

Study human behavior where answers aren't always black and white. Examine individuals, organizations and society through multiple perspectives, developing critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills you can apply in any career.

 Certificate

Family Communication

Want to study how families communicate and grow? Learn to analyze family interactions, deepen your understanding of diverse dynamics, and apply insights to careers focused on relationships and community well-being.

 Certificate

Film and Video Studies

Do you have a passion for the silver screen or want to learn the tools to be the next YouTube sensation? You'll gain insight into how the art of moving pictures can move emotions and sway opinions.

 Minor

Forensic Psychology

Fascinated by crime and human behavior? Forensic psychology introduces you to how psychologists support the legal system through assessments, investigations, research and testimony. Gain insights that strengthen your degree and prepare you for careers that change lives.

 Minor

Forensic Science

Explore how biology, chemistry and law come together to solve crimes. Learn the basics of evidence collection and analysis while gaining valuable skills that strengthen majors in science, psychology, law or justice studies.

 Certificate

Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies

Explore how gender, race, sexuality, class and culture shape lives and societies. Build critical insight into power and inequality while adding valuable perspective to your degree and future career path.

 Minor

Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies

Are you interested in how gender and power influence society? Analyze culture and inequality while adding valuable perspective and skills to any major or career path.

 Minor

History

Want to add depth to your degree? Explore U.S., European and Latin American history. Strengthen your understanding of global events and cultures while gaining the skills that enhance graduate study and careers in many fields.

 Minor

Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance

Add a creative dimension to your education. With this minor, you'll think differently, stand out professionally, and approach any field with a fresh, artistic perspective.

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Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies

Having the ability to understand the behavior of individuals and group dynamics in the workplace can help you find success and balance in any career. You'll acquire the tools needed to approach situations from a new perspective.