Academic
Catalog August 2006 - August 2007 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 an REL prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 54 units of major requirements. You must earn a grade of "C" or better in all 54 units.
at least 16 units of language 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.)
Also be aware 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).
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.
You must complete the following 54 units, earning a grade of "C" or better in all 54 units. In addition, at least 15 must be in upper-division REL courses:
REL 151 (3 units)
HAR 301W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
two courses from REL 202, 205, 210, 220, 301, 305, 311, 321, 322, 325, 331, 370, 390, and 391 (6 units)
two courses from REL 201, 203, 206, 331, 341, 351, 355, 359, and 380 (6 units)
two courses from REL 450C, 470C, 482C, 485, 490C, and 497, including at least one course that meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (REL 450C, 470C, 482C, and 490C) (6 units)
12 units from the religious studies curriculum, with up to 6 units at the 400 level, selected in consultation with your advisor
18 units of thematically related cognate courses
(You must work with your advisor to determine the courses you will use for this student individualized plan as early as possible to ensure that you graduate in a timely fashion. Please be aware that your advisor and your department chair must approve these 18 units of coursework.)
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to four terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by taking language courses or by testing out of all or part of it by taking CLEP exams arranged by NAU’s Counseling and Testing Center. Click here for more information.
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.)
Click here for more information about Religious Studies undergraduate and graduate courses and faculty.