Undergraduate

This program offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of chemistry and biomolecules, making it an ideal choice for pre-health students or those seeking a liberal arts degree grounded in laboratory-based physical science. You’ll dive into biology, organic chemistry and physics, alongside courses in liberal arts and a foreign language. As you progress, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how chemical processes enable living organisms to function, with a focus on how cells communicate through molecular and atomic-level processes.

The skills you’ll develop

As a biochemistry major, you’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for STEM careers. You’ll explore how biochemists contribute to drug discovery, pathogen control and environmental remediation while gaining a deep understanding of molecular and atomic processes that drive biological systems. Alongside scientific knowledge, you’ll strengthen your cultural and quantitative skills through liberal arts courses.

You’ll also complete in-person courses for organic chemistry and biochemistry in an accelerated format, typically taking less than two weeks. These hands-on experiences enhance the legitimacy of your online degree and equip you for a career in STEM. While you may be able to take these courses at an approved institution near you, equivalencies aren’t guaranteed, so work with your advisor to confirm transfer eligibility.

Learn more about the on-campus sessions and how to prepare.

How does this BA compare to a BS in biochemistry?

When comparing a BA and BS in biochemistry, this BA offers a more well-rounded education with a foreign language requirement and electives that enhance cultural competencies and quantitative skills. However, if your goal is to pursue a career in scientific research or a PhD in the sciences, our Bachelor of Science in biochemistry is a better option for you.

The BS program includes more advanced calculus math courses which are essential for research-focused careers. This BA, while less math-intensive, still provides a strong foundation in biochemistry, making it an excellent choice for those interested in broader career paths or further study in interdisciplinary fields.

Whether you choose the BA or BS, you’ll have support from academic, career and pre-health advisors throughout your program. You’ll receive personalized guidance on health-related graduate pathways and career options. Advisors will also help connect you with local research, clinical internships and community service opportunities. For more information, please visit our pre-health website.

The current food systems landscape is changing. By 2047, the world population will reach its carrying capacity of 9.6 billion people. With farmers representing less than 1% of the American population, the creation and implementation of sustainable ways of growing food is more important than ever.

This online sustainable food systems degree prepares you to understand the current landscape and participate in shaping it from an interdisciplinary perspective. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to take on meaningful career opportunities and address the global sustainability crisis with innovative solutions.

As part of the educational mission of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, this program is offered as a collaboration with the School of Sustainability, College of Health Solutions and Morrison School of Agribusiness.

Additionally, this bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:

• Master of Science in sustainable food systems.

For more information about pursuing the accelerated master’s option, please email [email protected].

The skills you'll gain as a sustainable food systems major

Throughout this program, you’ll learn how to assess, analyze and create policies and processes related to food security, sustainable agriculture, climate change, food equity and economic development.

You’ll also have the opportunity to specialize this degree by choosing a focus area. Your focus area can help you build on a solid foundation in sustainability and sustainable food systems. It can also help you hone career options by gaining specialized knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Business and innovation.
• Ecosystem services.
• Educational leadership.
• Global engagement.
• Policy and governance.
• Procurement.
• Public health and nutrition.

What is sustainable agriculture?

Sustainable agriculture is the process of farming with the most efficient use of nonrenewable and on-farm resources. Sustainable agriculture enhances environmental quality by protecting the diversity of plants and animals. It also contributes to local economies and improves societal quality of life by protecting natural resources and providing safe, healthy food products.

Throughout this degree’s core courses, you’ll broadly explore the policies and processes of sustainable agriculture. If you choose to complete this degree with a global engagement focus, you’ll learn about sustainable agricultural development in more detail with four specialized electives.

This medicinal chemistry concentration takes an interdisciplinary approach to natural science, combining biology, chemistry and pharmacology. This program is especially useful if you’re interested in pursuing drug discovery, research, and development in the future. In this program, you’ll delve into the molecular intricacies of biological systems and their implications in health science, from diagnosis to bioengineered treatments. You'll graduate equipped with a deep understanding of chemical reactions in living organisms and their medical applications.

Hands-on experimentation will enhance your understanding and enable you to apply biochemical principles to medicine design. This will cultivate your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing you for success in graduate studies and careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. For more information about pre-health education at ASU, please visit our pre-health website.

Get hands-on experience with in-person and virtual lab opportunities

This online biochemistry degree includes both online and in-person lab courses. Many of your lab requirements, such as in physics and general chemistry courses, can be completed online using at-home lab kits.

You’re also required to complete the organic chemistry and biochemistry labs in person at ASU’s Tempe campus. During this experience, you’ll learn professional techniques, including scientific theory, technical skills and communicating results effectively in writing. You may be able to complete these courses at an approved accredited institution near you, but equivalencies aren’t guaranteed. Please note it’s important to work with your academic advisor to confirm transfer eligibility.

Gaining practical skills in the lab can set you apart when applying to graduate and professional programs in health and the sciences. Learn more about the on-campus sessions and how to prepare.

Choose the right biochemistry degree for your career goals

ASU offers three online biochemistry bachelor’s degrees designed to support a variety of academic and professional paths:

• Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry
  • Offers more flexibility in electives and is ideal if you’re pursuing a career that combines biochemistry with other fields, such as education, communication or business.
• Bachelor of Science in biochemistry
  • Emphasizes a strong foundation in chemistry, biology and physics with lab experiences that prepare you for graduate programs and careers in science and medicine.
• Bachelor Science in biochemistry – medicinal chemistry
  • Focuses on the design and development of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics, making it a good fit if you’re interested in drug discovery, pharmacology or biotechnology.

If you choose one of the BS degrees, you can apply for an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:

• Master of Science in computational life sciences

Sports business spans principles of accounting, marketing and finance in sports and recreation. Professionals in sports business must understand how to approach revenue generation and fan engagement, while working with athletics, leagues, teams and more. The field explores how business, media and sports interact for mutual benefits and profitability.

There isn’t another online sports business degree concentration in the nation that’s housed within a business school as prominent or nationally ranked as the W. P. Carey School of Business. As a student, you’ll receive a world-class business education through the lens of sports. You’ll also work with professors who serve as consultants to many prominent sports entities, while being sought out as experts in their fields by the Arizona Republic, Sports Business Journal and other leading industry publications.

Transferable skills for sports management and other careers in business

Whether you’re already working in the sports industry or you’d like to better understand the role of business in sports, this program may help you reach your professional goals. You’ll gain expertise on best practices for marketing, analytics, revenue generation and more. You’ll also develop theoretical and practical skills that’ll apply directly to the sports industry and almost any business context, such as: 

• Critical thinking.
• Organization
• Perseverance.
• Persuasion.
• Problem solving.
• Teamwork.
• Verbal and written communication.

Understand the business of sports

As sports evolve to maintain relevance in the increasingly fragmented world of business and entertainment, the sports industry must approach revenue generation and fan engagement from an unexplored lens. This bachelor’s in business with a sports business concentration exposes you to business, marketing and sports management principles that apply to a competitive and changing landscape. 

From consumer behavior to strategic business processes, this program provides you with a well-rounded skill set to work in the industry. You’ll complete coursework that’ll teach you how to interact with a variety of stakeholders in the expanding domain of sports. These stakeholders may include sports leagues, teams, mega-events, collegiate athletics, media, sponsorship, retailers and venues, among others that support and facilitate sports-related activities.

Coursework in this health sciences degree equips you with advanced knowledge in scientific research and the study of health, including how to improve health outcomes. Throughout your studies, you’ll also gain knowledge of basic data statistics, the U.S. health care system, current health challenges and more. Due to the broad nature of this discipline, you’ll be prepared to pursue a range of careers in health, health administration and public health fields upon graduation.

Focus your studies with one of five focus areas

While this program doesn’t lead to licensure, it allows you to specialize in an emerging and important aspect of the health sciences field with one of five focus areas, including:

• Community-based health outcomes: Assess disparities in health care, their causes and the impact of health education and promotion on population health.
• Health and media focus: Learn how to utilize media to improve health literacy through science-based communication, while learning to identify and avoid misinformation.
• Health legislation and regulation: Evaluate how health care is impacted by government policy, law, economics, and management.
• Integrative care: Examine the areas of complementary health care, wellness, and the prevention of chronic disease.
• Mental and behavioral health: Explore how mental and behavioral health impact overall well-being, as well as how mental illness and substance abuse are treated in the U.S. health care system.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore each focus area before choosing one to help you prepare for a career that meets your interests. This program culminates in an internship, allowing you to gain hands-on experience.

Choose the right health-focused program for your career goals

This bachelor’s in health sciences prepares you for a variety of career paths, such as medical and health service management, social services, patient advocacy and more. An additional health science program offering includes:

• Bachelor of Science in health sciences with a concentration in healthy lifestyles and fitness science: This program better prepares you for careers in health and wellness coaching and fitness science fields. Throughout this concentration, you’ll focus on motivating healthy change, understanding health behaviors and guiding others to achieve their goals.

Have you earned, or are you planning to earn, an Associate of Applied Science? If so, ask your ASU Online enrollment coach about transferring into the Bachelor of Applied Science in health sciences.

This graphic information technology degree prepares you to create design solutions for commercial use. Unlike a typical graphic design degree, this program includes coursework in

• 2D and 3D animation art.
• Commercial photography and video.
• Front-end web design and development.
• Print and digital publishing.

Within this coursework you’ll develop a diverse design skill set that prepares you to build websites, design brochures, take professional photographs, produce videography and more. The field of graphic information technology is continuously evolving to incorporate innovative visual design techniques that allow designers and engineers to work collaboratively. Emphasizing this unity creates state-of-the-art digital experiences that recognize the designer’s vision and the overall functionality.

Earn your a master’s in GIT while completing this bachelor’s program

This program is designed for individuals with an Associate of Applied Science in graphic design, graphic arts or front-end web design and development. In your courses, you’ll explore topics in visual design and technology through learning theory, while gaining hands-on laboratory practice. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to create visual content across a variety of channels including print, web, photo, video and animation.

Additionally, this BAS can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one extra year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money, while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master’s degrees include:

• Master of Science in graphic information technology.

How is a Bachelor of Applied Science degree different from a BA or BS degree?

Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science.

• Students who’ve earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution may transfer 60 credit hours toward their BAS.
• Students who’ve earned an AAS from a regionally accredited Arizona community college may be eligible to transfer up to 75 credits toward their BAS.

Please plan to meet with an academic advisor to ensure your courses will meet degree requirements.

If you don’t have an AAS and aren’t planning to earn one, please check out ASU Online’s Bachelor of Science in graphic information technology.

In this program, you’ll develop applied skills in gathering user information, analyzing data and communicating through visual design. You’ll also learn how to research user psychology and design concepts across websites, web applications and software programs. Your coursework will provide a graphic information technology foundation, with specialized focus on user experience. Upon graduation, you’ll have developed valuable skills that prepare you for a successful career in UX design, such as:

• Communication of user needs
• Consumer psychology
• Design concepts
• Project management
• Usability testing

What does a UX designer do?

UX designers are experts who focus on developing the user experience of a product or service by incorporating aspects of branding, design, usability and function. A product enhanced by user experience design creates relevant experiences for consumers, so they find value and satisfaction from interacting with the product. In this role, you’ll conduct research, develop test models and collaborate with other teams to design engaging experiences. As a UX designer, your goal will be to ensure the user's journey while using a product is smooth, enjoyable and aligns with your organization's objectives.

Choosing the right UX degree for you

As an ideal candidate for this graphic information technology degree with a concentration in user experience, you should be comfortable with technology and have a passion for visual design. You may be interested in designing websites or other systems that provide users with optimal experiences. Students in this program come from a wide range of backgrounds including web design, graphic design, software programming, engineering or education.

Planning to pursue graduate studies? Pair this bachelor’s degree with an Accelerated Master’s program and finish in as little as one additional year. This path can reduce your time and costs while deepening your expertise. Eligible programs include:

• Master of Science in graphic information technology
• Master of Science in user experience

If you’re interested in exploring additional user experience disciplines, check out these UX concentration programs:

• Bachelor of Science in human systems engineering - user experience.
  • This program appeals to those interested in product evaluation, research and usability testing. Students in this program may have previous experience in areas focused on performance evaluation, training or product development.
• Bachelor of Science in technical communication – user experience.
  • This program appeals to those interested in creating and testing solution-based communication products. Students in this program may come from various fields that communicate with their customers or employees through technology.

Museum studies focuses on the global, contemporary, art historical and theoretical aspects of museums and cultural institutions. This field spans the design, organization and management of museums. 

The museum studies degree online combines the academic study of art history with the broad scope of museum practice. Through practical learning experiences, you’ll study the basic functions of museum operations. You’ll also learn about the important role museums and cultural institutions play in educating the public and raising cultural heritage awareness on local, national and international levels.

Earn your museum studies degree concentration online

This museum studies degree online features coursework on the study of art and all facets of museums, including curating, fundraising and marketing. With courses developed and taught by recognized professionals in museum studies, you’ll explore art galleries, preservation societies exhibitions, and public art programs from global, art historical and cultural contexts.

Through coursework and internships, you’ll become knowledgeable in art history, museum practice and visual thinking. You’ll gain the experience and skills needed to pursue careers in local, national and international museums.

How to get a job at a museum

Earning a museum studies undergraduate programs online is an excellent first step in getting a job at a museum. Upon graduating, you’ll possess a variety of skills and competencies needed to succeed in a range of roles in museums, art galleries, archives, art-based organizations and cultural institutions, including:

• Creative and critical thinking.
• Ethical decision-making and reasoning.
• Expertise on the art museums workings and ethics.
• Language and visual literacy.
• Problem solving and quantitative reasoning.
• Reading ability in at least one foreign language.
• Written and verbal communication skills. 

With an undergraduate museum studies degree, you can typically pursue entry-level assistant positions for curators, archivists, public relations and other key roles in the museum and other art institutions. However, you may need more education, experience and training to land professional positions in museums and related organizations.  

A master’s degree in museum studies prepares students for professional roles in museums. These higher-level roles may include curators, registrars, public relations specialists, educators and many other positions. For instance, a master’s degree in library science is necessary for a position as an art librarian. A Master of Business Administration may be necessary for museum administration. Also, a doctoral degree is often necessary for curatorial positions. We encourage you to look into the different educational requirements for museum careers you may want to pursue in the future. 

In this program, you'll gain expertise in conducting scientific research and applying biomedical concepts in clinical, academic and industrial settings. You’ll explore fundamental concepts in biological sciences, chemistry, physics and statistics and the ability to understand and apply core biomedical concepts. Additionally, you’ll examine the role of medicine in society and can take courses related to cancer, neurobiology, medical anthropology and more.

This bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field.

Applicable master's degrees include:

• Master of Science in biology
• Master of Science in computational life sciences

The difference between biological science and biomedical science

Biomedical science is focused on human health, disease and medical applications. Majoring in this discipline prepares you for careers where you’ll apply scientific knowledge to improve human health; whether in research, diagnostics or healthcare settings. It’s a versatile field with opportunities in academia, industry and healthcare systems.

Biological sciences is broader, covering all life forms and their interactions. If a more expansive biology curriculum better aligns with your career and postgraduate goals, consider our main biological sciences bachelor’s degree.

Learn biology like you never thought possible

This program’s innovative courses enable new ways of learning and applying skills. Narrative storytelling tools such as Dreamscape Learn allow you to explore virtual worlds as a scientific investigator. In this interactive 2D environment, you’ll gather and analyze data to solve realistic problems in biology. Actively participating in the story will deepen your understanding and strengthen your problem-solving skills. Additional practical learning opportunities may include at-home lab kits, internships and research.

Additionally, you’ll gain hands-on learning by completing labs in person for certain chemistry and biochemistry courses on ASU’s Tempe campus.

Learn more about in-person lab sessions and how to prepare.

Exploring the interdisciplinary arts offers you the opportunity to learn about a variety of art forms through theoretical, practical and historical perspectives. In this interdisciplinary arts and performance degree, you’ll gain an understanding of how powerful societal messages can be when delivered across multiple artistic mediums.

This multidimensional field of study is designed for those who want to center the arts in their careers through creating, producing and performing original work. In this program, you’ll first gain foundational knowledge across a variety of art modalities and then make deeper connections by participating in practical experiences. You’ll explore:

• Digital arts (image and video).
• Games (analog and digital).
• Movement/performance (theater/dance).
• Sound (music/sound design).
• Visual arts (2D/3D).

The skills you’ll develop in this interdisciplinary arts and performance program

This program will provide you with the context necessary to express, perform and experience art in new ways. In your courses, you’ll always focus on doing. Through hands-on projects, you’ll gain the confidence needed to pursue your creative career passions.

You’ll gain a variety of skills that will prepare you to discuss aesthetic concepts and communicate about artistic work, such as:

• Collaborating in the artmaking process.
• Examining concepts through interdisciplinary perspectives.
• Researching and writing.
• Thinking critically and creatively.

What can you do with this interdisciplinary arts degree?

Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with a digital portfolio that expands many types of art and demonstrates your broad perspective. You can apply your skills to a variety of art-related career paths, such as music composition, production and performance, sound/audio roles, networked performance, video production and editing, animation, storytelling and art curation. Your critical research and writing skills will also complement positions in the expanding fields of arts research and practice.

Additionally, creative careers in education, art curation and more may require additional training, and this program will provide you with the foundation for your next step. You’ll be prepared to pursue graduate degrees in the arts, business, education and more.