BA Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in civic and economic thought and leadership incorporates the study of political philosophy, economic thought, history, and foundational texts and ideas in American politics. Faculty teach using the Socratic method, which challenges you to analyze the complex topics that impact lives today. You refine your ability to read closely, think analytically, write carefully and speak effectively.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses CEL 100 Great Ideas of Politics and Ethics CEL 110 Civic Thought and Leadership in Action CEL 200 Great Debates in American Constitutionalism and Politics CEL 352 Debating Capitalism CEL 475 Statesmanship and American Grand Strategy CEL 484 Internship What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information College Program Director Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $104,590 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Historian Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $76,750 Learn more Judge Growth: 2.8% Median Salary: $153,990 Learn more Lawyer Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $159,670 Learn more Mediator Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $75,530 Learn more Political Analyst Growth: -2.0% Median Salary: $142,080 Learn more Politician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Social Services Director Growth: 7.2% Median Salary: $80,390 Learn more Technical Writer Growth: 0.8% Median Salary: $90,390 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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