Culture, Technology and Environment, BA
At a Glance: program details
- Location: Tempe campus, or online
- Additional Program Fee: No
- Second Language Requirement: No
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Math Intensity:
General
- Initial Math Course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Required Courses (Major Map)
Program Description
The BA in culture, technology and environment is a collaborative program offered by the humanities division in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students take a humanistic approach to address issues surrounding:
- culture: approaching equitable and diverse global citizenship through the study of culture and language
- environment: addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and environmental justice through the arts and humanities
- technology: bringing humanities thinking to the human and ethical challenges of a world shaped by technology
Courses include studies in English, film and media studies, history, philosophy, religious studies, languages and cultures. Students also complete a core of classes that provide context and grounding, as well as hands-on experience in identifying challenges and developing solutions.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
Admission Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman Transfer International Readmission
Transfer Options
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use the Transfer Map search to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and help students save time and money in their college journey. Students may learn more about these programs by visiting the admission site: https://admission.asu.edu/transfer/pathway-programs.
Change of Major Requirements
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should refer to https://changingmajors.asu.edu for information about how to change a major to this program.
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Career Outlook
This multidisciplinary degree combines the best of humanities training with a focus on practical skills, preparing students for a variety of careers. Potential career fields include:
- climate change or policy analysis
- documentary writing or producing
- environmental activism
- environmental law
- journalism
- nature or science writing
- nonprofit leadership and management
- technical writing
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
Climate Change Policy Analysts
- Growth: 6.1%
- Median Salary*: 76480
Writers and Authors
- Growth: 3.7%
- Median Salary*: 73150
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Growth: 3.7%
- Median Salary*: 73150
Lawyers
- Growth: 7.5%
- Median Salary*: 135740
Public Relations Managers
- Growth: 5.9%
- Median Salary*: 129430
Public Relations Specialists
- Growth: 6.1%
- Median Salary*: 67440
Technical Writers
- Growth: 6.9%
- Median Salary*: 79960
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
Global Opportunities
Global Experience
Study abroad expands students' perspectives by exposing them to new and unique cultures, communities and people. Students can explore the English language at a deeper level through an extended lens of literature, dialects and rhetoric in one of more than 300 Global Education programs. Students who study abroad gain heightened cultural competency as well as communication and critical thinking skills, which enhance their educational experience and their resumes.
Attend Online
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.
Program Contact Information
If you have questions related to admission, please click here to request information and an admission specialist will reach out to you directly. For questions regarding faculty or courses, please use the contact information below.
- englishadvising@asu.edu
- 480/965-3168