Academic
Catalog August 2005 - August 2006 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements Be aware that you may not use courses with a VC prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 66 units of major requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Please refer to the general requirements for all School of Communication degree plans.
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
All majors must earn the grade of "C" or better in COM 101, COM 200, their freshman composition required course and their foundation mathematics course.
You must complete the following 66 units. Please note that you must earn a grade of C or better in all courses and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or greater in this major.
9 units of art history courses: ARH 141 and 142 plus one ARH course at the 300 or 400 level approved by your advisor
15 units of foundations courses: COM 101 and 200 plus ART 135, 136, and 150
ENG 302W or MER 300W, either of which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
39 units of emphasis coursework in either graphic design or computer imaging, which we describe in the following paragraphs
For this emphasis, you take the following 39 units:
VC 152, 251, 329, 331, 332, 351, 451, and 452 (24 units)
two courses from VC 352, 353, and 354 (6 units)
EM 222 (3 units)
PHO 181 or 281 (3 units)
VC 490C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
You must complete the ART foundation courses before enrolling in VC 351. You must also complete VC 251 in your first two years of study, or your graduation may be delayed. Please note that you must complete the last five of your emphasis courses at NAU.
For this emphasis, take the following 39 units:
VC 152, 251, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 351 or 352, 433, and 434 (30 units)
PHO 181 or 281 (3 units)
PHO 382 (3 units)
VC 490C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
You must complete VC 152 in your first two years of study, or your graduation may be delayed. Please note that you must complete the last five of your emphasis courses at NAU.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
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