Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Exploratory Math, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology program is designed for students interested in technology, data, and all things STEM, but who are not yet sure of which degree to choose. This exploratory track allows students to take courses that fulfill general education credits while deepening their knowledge and exploring their passions.

Program Details

• Total classes: 15
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 45
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Faculty and Research

Students in this program study with the same expert faculty who teach on campus. These award-winning faculty are accomplished across industries and locations around the world, including researchers, authors, artists, and more. Students learn side-by-side with faculty dedicated to their success, participating in research opportunities and attending virtual office hours.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to ASU, students must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed at least 14 of the following courses:

• Four years of math
• Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
• Three years of lab sciences (one year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, or physics)
• Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
• Two years of the same second language
• One year of fine arts or career and technical education Applicants must meet at least one of the following:
• Top 25% in their high school graduating class
• 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
• ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

High School Equivalency

Besides a high school diploma, applicants may also meet undergraduate admission requirements through one of the following:

• GED: 50 or above for tests completed before 2002, 500 or above for tests completed between 2002 and 2013, 170 or above for tests completed after 2013
• HiSet: Total score of 75
• TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion): A minimum total score of 2700, a minimum score of 500 on each of the five content areas, a score of two or above on the essay
• California High School Proficiency Examination: Please contact the enrollment coach for more information

Earned Admission

Students who do not meet admission requirements can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. This pathway allows students to demonstrate their ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.

University Rankings

ASU is a global university recognized for its commitment to innovation, research, and high-quality academic programs. The university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report, including:

• #1 in the U.S. for innovation for 11 consecutive years, ahead of Stanford and MIT
• Top 10 best online bachelor’s programs
• Top 10% best global universities
• 80% of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities

Tuition

Students can use the tuition calculator to estimate their full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.