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As a software engineering major, you’ll learn programming, math and software management, gaining a strong foundation for software engineering roles in designing and developing programs, systems, applications and games.

Coursework covers key industry areas such as calculus for engineers, computer and operating system management, database management, physics and mechanics and programming fundamentals. You'll learn how computer systems function, work with programming languages and gain hands-on experience in coding, software development and cybersecurity.

Group projects are a core part of the curriculum, reinforcing concepts and offering real-world experience as teams tackle engineering challenges that promote critical thinking, problem-solving and hands-on learning. These projects strengthen technical expertise, teamwork and cross-cultural collaboration.

The importance of ABET accreditation

As the first online ABET-accredited software engineering program, this program meets the highest industry standards. ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, is a globally recognized organization that ensures collegiate programs prepare graduates for critical STEM fields. This program is also classified as a STEM degree, further enhancing its credibility and career relevance.

Earning a degree from an ABET-accredited program supports your path toward professional certifications, registration and licensure. It also expands global opportunities, as many countries follow the ABET model for accreditation. This ensures the program meets industry quality standards, strengthening your career prospects.

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 Computer Science
• Master of Computer Science – big data systems
• Master of Computer Science – cybersecurity

You may also consider pursuing advanced studies in computing or our Master of Science in engineering science with a concentration in software engineering. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to seek employment as an application software engineer.

Software engineering vs. computer science: How the two compare

Software engineers develop products that connect digital and physical components, as seen in robotics and machine learning. Engineers may create custom applications for manufacturers, while others focus on computer systems design.

Computer scientists focus on designing computers, computational processes and information transfer. If you prefer a theory-based approach and have strong skills in math and programming, the Bachelor of Science in computer science, designed to build on an aptitude for mathematics and reasoning, may be a better fit. In this program, you’ll explore artificial intelligence, algorithm analysis, formal languages, natural language processing and cybersecurity systems. Graduates move on to design next-generation computer systems, biomedical information systems, gaming systems and search engines.

The ideal candidate for either of these programs is passionate about computers and software development and eager to dive into engineering, computing, project leadership and software construction.

Sociology studies social life, change and the factors shaping human interactions and outcomes. This program examines cultural and social dynamics across race, gender and class, as well as the structure of groups, organizations and societies. You’ll also explore how individuals navigate these frameworks, gaining insight into behavior patterns and social influence.

Courses cover a range of social groups and behaviors, from close-knit communities to confrontational crowds.

The knowledge and skills you’ll develop

Throughout this program, you’ll gain expertise in sociological theory, research techniques and the function of social institutions. The curriculum emphasizes real-world applications in health, aging, technology, workplaces and more. You’ll also deepen your understanding of multiculturalism and other social issues.

Additionally, courses strengthen communication, data interpretation and statistical analysis skills. You’ll build a strong foundation in social institutions such as families, educational environments and workplaces while honing your writing, technical and research abilities. Graduates are equipped for careers in social services, business, government and more, or to pursue graduate studies and sociological research.

This sociology degree stands out as a Bachelor of Science, rather than the more common Bachelor of Arts. As a BS, the focus is on sociological research methods and the historical impact of social issues.

Sociology vs. social work: The differences between the two

Although both sociology and social work are concerned with social issues, there are key differences between the two fields.

Sociology seeks to understand the root causes of social problems and how individual experiences are rooted in broader social structures. Sociologists collect, research and analyze data to identify patterns of human behavior and study social interactions across settings and institutional domains.
Social work focuses on providing people with direct services and community resources to address personal troubles that affect their quality of life.

If your interests more closely align with a career in social work, ASU’s online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) may be a better fit.

With this bachelor’s in psychology, you can pursue postgraduate studies or dive directly into the professional world. The versatility of this program supports a range of academic and career goals, giving you the flexibility to choose the path that aligns with your ambitions. You can focus on research, clinical work or explore other psychology-related careers. Keep in mind that some roles may require further education or training. As a graduate, you could work in fields such as:

• Medicine
• Mental health
• Policy
• Public administration
• Social work

What’s the difference between a BS and a BA in psychology?

This Bachelor of Arts in psychology offers a broad exploration of the field, combining foundational psychological principles with a wide array of elective options. This program is an excellent choice if you’re interested in counseling, mental health advocacy or similar practitioner-focused roles.

In comparison, ASU’s online Bachelor of Science in psychology emphasizes math, science and statistics, making it ideal if you’re drawn to research, data analysis or preparation for advanced scientific study.

While the BA is often associated with practitioner-oriented careers and the BS with research-focused paths, both degrees provide the flexibility to pursue either career goal. Both psychology programs also offer access to internship and research opportunities led by world-class faculty.

Additionally, both of these bachelor’s degrees 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 Arts in social data science
• Master of Science in Psychology

Can I become a psychologist or therapist with this BA degree?

Earning a bachelor's in psychology is the first step in becoming a psychologist or therapist. However, advancing to these roles requires additional education and certification.

Most practicing psychologists hold a master’s degree and often a doctorate in psychology. Additionally, all psychologists need a license to practice in the states where they wish to operate. The knowledge you build as an undergraduate student will ultimately provide you with the foundation for further study.

Contrary to the misconception that a bachelor's in philosophy only prepares you for graduate studies, this degree equips you with transferable skills that lay the foundation for both personal and professional success, including:

• Argument structure and interpretation.
• Effective and structured communication, both orally and in writing.
• Logic and reasoning.
• Situation analysis.

While many philosophical texts are complex, you'll also learn how to read, comprehend and summarize this challenging material, training you to become a better, clearer thinker. Coursework includes major subfields, such as metaphysics, epistemology and ethics, along with electives that connect philosophy to other areas of inquiry and highlight its social relevance. These skills and competencies are highly valued across various fields, including business and government, preparing you for success in a range of professional environments.

Why philosophy pairs well with second majors and minors

A bachelor's in philosophy pairs exceptionally well with second majors or minors in a variety of disciplines, such as biological sciences, communication, political science, justice studies and psychology. By combining philosophy with another degree or minor, you can focus on a specific career path while still developing broadly applicable skills. Potential second majors include, but aren’t limited to:

• Bachelor of Arts in justice studies
• Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership
• Bachelor of Science in biological sciences
• Bachelor of Science in political science

Organizational leadership is a management strategy that prioritizes motivation, teamwork and a shared dedication to workplace success. Within this framework, organizational leaders establish company goals and oversee team efficiency and morale.

This organizational leadership degree focuses on developing innovative leaders who can build and support a cohesive and productive workplace environment.

The knowledge and skills you’ll develop in this program

A bachelor’s in organizational leadership can help you achieve your goal of becoming an impactful manager, forward-thinking leader and visionary in your field. This is not a business degree; the focus is on leadership rather than aspects of business.

The exact duties of a leader will vary depending on the industry and organization you work for. But the following key skills you gain through this program will support most leadership roles:

• Conflict management.
• Critical thinking.
• Decision-making.
• Delegation.
• Problem-solving.
• Strategic planning.

What can you do with an organizational leadership degree?

Organizations in the private, public and nonprofit sectors all have a demand for influential leaders. These companies need leaders with the ability to communicate clearly, motivate their teams and improve their bottom line. This program will help you develop the skills needed to lead organizations toward accomplishing their goals and objectives.

Additionally, this bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an accelerated master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a bachelor’s and 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 Liberal Studies.
• Master of Project Management.
• Master of Science in organizational leadership.

In this program, you'll expand your nursing competencies and advance your career with an accredited curriculum covering leadership and management, evidence-based practice, community and global health, health innovation and research. You'll also gain essential skills that’ll equip you to provide better care, improve patient outcomes and open up new professional opportunities, such as:

• Critical thinking.
• Cultural awareness.
• Evidence appraisal.
• Health policy.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Patient safety.
• Professional communication.
• Quality improvement.

With the flexibility to complete your coursework online, you can balance your studies with your personal and professional commitments, so you can elevate your nursing career while maintaining your current responsibilities. Research from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing shows that BSN-prepared nurses have better clinical outcomes, including lower mortality rates, lower failure to rescue rates and higher proficiency in diagnoses.

RN to BSN admission requirements

To qualify for this program, you must have an active RN license or have passed the NCLEX exam. If you’re currently earning an associate degree in nursing at a regionally accredited college, you can pursue both degrees simultaneously through the RN to BSN – concurrent enrollment program.

Due to legislative regulations, applications for this program aren’t accepted from some states. Additionally, this program isn’t available to prospective students residing outside the U.S. We strongly recommend you visit our state authorization page to learn how ASU is authorized to operate in your state, policies for out-of-state students and program exceptions.

How long is an RN to BSN program?

You can complete the online RN to BSN in as few as 14 to 24 months, depending on your transfer credits. This program allows you to continue working as an RN while earning your Bachelor of Science in nursing. Since you’ve already completed coursework for your associate degree in nursing, the timeline for this BSN is shorter than earning a degree, providing a convenient and efficient path to advance your nursing career.

Mass communication is the flow of information from a single media source to a large audience. By analyzing content across TV, print, audio and social media, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of media’s role in shaping values, identities and decisions. This foundation prepares you for careers that rely on media literacy and strategic insight, including advocacy, business, marketing, politics and public affairs.

This liberal arts program is composed mostly of electives — giving you the flexibility to tailor your coursework to your interests and transfer credits. Topics include:

• Digital and social media
• Media and pop culture
• Media ethics and law
• Political communication
• Race, gender and representation in media

The flexible structure and elective-rich curriculum make this degree especially transfer-friendly, allowing you to apply previous credits and customize your academic path.

Who’s a good fit for this mass communication degree?

This degree is a strong match for students interested in understanding the impact of media on society. While this program doesn’t focus on journalism, coursework emphasizes media systems, cultural influence and communication theory. You’ll examine the inner workings of media and graduate ready to analyze and interpret the messages that shape how people think, communicate and engage with the world.

With an emphasis on the humanities and social sciences, this program cultivates a love of learning and empowers you to become a creative thinker and problem solver. The multidisciplinary aspect of this program develops your historical, global and cultural awareness through a diverse and integrative approach to learning. No matter the path you take to graduation, you’ll develop a broad and transferable skill set you apply to many different jobs.

This program is exceptional for students who want to explore multiple areas of study or have career goals that don’t fit into one discipline. The flexibility this degree offers is also valuable for transfer students because a wider variety of credits are eligible for transfer.

• You may transfer up to 75 credit hours from an Arizona community college or tribal institution.
• A maximum of 64 semester hours of credit will be accepted as lower-division credit when transferred from a regionally-accredited community, junior or two-year college, with the exception of some special programs.
• An unlimited number of credit hours will be accepted from four-year institutions.

How the program works

As a liberal studies major, you’ll spend most of your time exploring your intellectual and professional interests through your choice of humanities and social sciences courses as well as various electives.

As with most bachelor’s programs, you must complete 120 credit hours to earn your degree.

• You’ll select four humanities classes and four social science classes, choosing from hundreds of options within each.
• Additionally, you’ll complete two core liberal studies courses.
• You’re free to complete the remaining 90 credits with general studies courses of your choosing, transfer credits, a second major or a couple of minors and undergraduate certificates.
  • For example, you could complete minors in global studies and sustainability, with each minor counting as 18 credits.

Upskill with a master’s degree

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 Liberal Studies
• Master of Project Management
• Master of Science in organizational leadership

Throughout this program, you'll learn how to design and create solutions to today’s knowledge-based problems through a multidisciplinary approach. Since information technology encompasses a broad range of topics, you'll have the chance to tailor your learning to your interests. In addition to completing foundational coursework, you'll choose a focus area during your junior or senior year. Available focus areas include cybersecurity/security, information systems and networking.

Depending on your chosen specialization, you’ll dive into key topics, such as cloud computing, computer architecture, software development, data management and more. You'll also gain hands-on experience in programming languages, including Python, Java, Unix and SQL.

The knowledge and skills you’ll develop

This program prepares you to lead and tackle complex challenges in the fast-evolving tech industry. You’ll develop expertise in designing, implementing and managing cutting-edge technology solutions. By integrating critical thinking with practical skills, you'll learn how to enhance organizational efficiency and security through optimized technology. With hands-on experience, you'll gain proficiency in big data management, network security and innovative IT solutions.

Upon graduating from this ABET-accredited program, you’ll be ready to transform how organizations create and utilize information systems. Additionally, you’ll acquire in-demand skills, including configuring and managing computer and database systems, developing secure network architectures and mastering full-stack development.

Choosing the right IT degree for you

ASU’s ABET-accredited online IT bachelor’s degrees build a solid foundation in engineering, mathematics and core industry concepts. While they share common elements, each program focuses on distinct career goals.

• BS in information technology
  • Covers a broad IT foundation with hands-on projects in network security, data management and more. Prepares you to develop technology solutions and optimize efficiency across industries.
• BS in information technology with a concentration in cybersecurity
  • Focuses on network forensics, security analysis, cloud security and risk assessment. Equips you to secure digital infrastructures and protect organizations from cyber threats.
• BS in information technology with a concentration in networking
  • Emphasizes network design, high-availability architecture, performance analysis and cloud networking. Provides skills to build and maintain secure, scalable IT infrastructures.

With each of these IT programs, you can pursue an Accelerated Master’s degree. Once accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves time and money while providing advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:

• Master of Science in information technology
   

IT vs. computer science vs. software engineering: How do they compare?

When comparing IT, computer science and software engineering degrees, each offers unique strengths. This information technology degree focuses on creating, developing, implementing and overseeing technology solutions for organizations, with an emphasis on applied skills such as network security and IT management. This program is a great fit if you're interested in hands-on, practical applications of technology.

ASU’s online Bachelor of Science in software engineering, on the other hand, is closely related to IT but dives deeper into the design and development of complex software systems. Differently, the Bachelor of Science in computer science is more theoretical, emphasizing the mathematical and scientific foundations of computing. If you don’t meet the GPA requirements for the computer science or engineering degrees, this online information technology degree is a great option to consider, with overlapping course topics. Additionally, you don’t need prior experience in IT, as the program teaches you from the ground up.

Every story has a backstory; a history of how that particular narrative unfolded, of how the society we live in came to be, and of how the institutions, values and ideologies of society have changed or persisted over time. You’ll study these processes of change from different locations and time periods, from the ancient to the modern world. Additionally, you’ll learn about a range of cultures from Indigenous societies before colonization to the modern global scene.

Throughout the courses in this program, you’ll read eyewitness testimonies of major historical events, watch documentaries and other films that bring the past alive, and review historical monographs that examine topics such as war and peace, social and political unrest and more.

What you can do with a history degree

This program prepares you for a variety of opportunities in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Studying history exposes you to historical narratives and the research behind them while improving your critical thinking capabilities and ability to communicate clearly and effectively. You can also expect to build capabilities related to:

• Finding and evaluating evidence.
• Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Presenting research and conclusions in a way that engages your audience.
• Using and creating digital media.

These skills have many applications and are crucial to informing citizens in a democracy. Beyond being useful for historians and history teachers, these abilities are also valuable assets for park rangers, researchers, law consultants, project managers and c-suite business leaders.

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s in history in less time

This bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a Master of Arts in history 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.

The history master’s program provides a wide breadth of historical understanding and perspectives. Upon graduating, you’ll be equipped with the advanced capabilities and skills historians need to work in the field.