The African and African American studies program at ASU has assembled a dynamic faculty engaged in investigating the riveting complexities of Africa. Trained in a variety of disciplines that include anthropology, health, history, journalism, literature, sociology, political science and women’s studies, the faculty guide students as they examine a wide array of critical issues facing…

A Bachelor of Arts in anthropology lies at the cross-section between complex reasoning, the collection and analysis of data, and pure human ingenuity. In this degree program students learn how to use the scientific method to formulate and test hypotheses and gather qualitative and quantitative data through participant observation, interviewing, ethnographic study, careful excavation and…

A Bachelor of Science program in anthropology provides training in data analysis and research design within the context of human evolution, archaeology and the wider field of anthropology. In this degree program, students learn how to use the scientific method to formulate and test hypotheses and how to gather qualitative and quantitative data through participant…

The Bachelor of Science program in astronomical and planetary sciences provides broad training in the scientific foundations required to understand and communicate the fundamentals of space exploration and ongoing advances in the field. The degree program includes groundwork in mathematics and physical sciences, topical courses focused on diverse fields within astronomy and planetary science, and…

The Bachelor of Arts program in biochemistry provides students with a wide array of courses such as basic chemistry; the chemistry of biomolecules; cellular function; and liberal arts and languages. This program is a flexible option for students interested in a liberal arts degree with a strong grounding in physical science. It is ideal for…

Students in the Bachelor of Science program in biochemistry take courses in a wide array of subjects, such as basic chemistry, the properties and function of biomolecules, and the mechanisms of cellular function and living organisms. The Bachelor of Science program in biochemistry provides the necessary training for competitive applications to medical, dental, pharmacy and…

Students take courses in areas ranging from basic chemistry, through the properties and function of biomolecules and the mechanisms of cellular function to living organisms. With a concentration in medicinal chemistry, students learn how to apply chemical and biochemical thinking to the design and function of medicines. Many students who intend to apply to medical…

The life sciences involve the study of the basic organization and processes of life (microbes, plants and animals) at scales ranging from molecules to ecosystems and in time from picoseconds to millennia. This includes investigations into how hereditary information is transferred and organisms evolve, the interplay of organisms and their environments, and how these factors…

The Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences with a concentration in biology and society focuses on training biology students to understand the social context of their science and to ask how and why a biological problem has been and should be studied. Students explore the ways in which policy decisions shape and are shaped…

The biomedical sciences concentration serves students in the Bachelor of Science program in biological sciences who wish to pursue careers in medicine, other health professions or biomedical research in academic, clinical or industry settings. The curriculum aligns with the broad scientific competencies recommended for premedical students in a report of the American Medical Colleges and…