Academic
Catalog August 2006 - August 2007 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this BAiLS degree, you must complete at least the following 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 the specific courses in your emphasis or in your focus, minor, or certificate to also satisfy liberal studies requirements. Contact the department of your emphasis for information about liberal studies courses that are specific to this major.
at least 54 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 have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject.
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 for the B.A. in liberal studies, you must take at least 36 units of upper-division coursework (courses 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.
Click here for more information about the, B.A. in liberal studies.
You must complete the 54 units for this major that are described under the following headings:
emphasis requirements
focus, minor, or certificate requirements
communication skills
In addition, you must have a combined grade point average of at least 2.5 for all courses in your emphasis and your focus, minor, or certificate averaged together.
To complete this emphasis, you take the following 24 units:
9 units PAS/POS 325, PAS/POS 326, PAS/POS 327, PAS 310 (6 units)
3 units from CJ 331, CJ 333, CJ 325, CJ 410, CJ 380
3 units from ENG 305W or any other course that meets the Junior Level Writing requirement at NAU. Be aware that many junior level writing courses have prerequisites
9 units from PAS 340, PAS 401, PAS 411
3 units from PAS/POS 421C or PAS 408C, either of which meets the NAU senior capstone requirement
Meet this 15-unit requirement by choosing one of the three options described in this section.
Focus
Take at least 15 units in a structured, interdisciplinary or disciplinary plan of study outside your emphasis field. 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 must approve these 15 units of coursework.
Minor
You may also fulfill this requirement by completing a minor outside your emphasis field, instead of either a focus or certificate. The minor, which will require at least 15 units, must be completed according to the requirements listed in your catalog of graduation. Refer to specific academic areas within this catalog for information about the coursework requirements for particular minors you may be interested in. (Please note that not all minors are available statewide or on line.).
Certificate
You may also fulfill this requirement by completing a certificate outside your emphasis field, instead of either a focus or a minor. The certificate, which will require at least 15 units, must be completed according to the requirements listed in your catalog of graduation. Refer to specific academic areas within this catalog for information about the coursework requirements for particular certificates you may be interested in. (Please note that not all certificates are available statewide or on line.).
You must take the following 15-17 units:
3 units in computer literacy, such as CIS 120 and 120L, taken with a letter grade
(This coursework must help you to understand in general the technical components of computers and information systems, the role of computers in modern society, how to solve problems using information systems technology, and how to use the World Wide Web and common software productivity tools.)
6 units of oral communication courses
You may choose 6 units of performance-based courses or a combination of 3 units of performance-based and 3 units of theory-based communication coursework from the following lists
performance-based courses:
EMF 124; SC 111, 311, 312, 314, 315, and 318; and TH 242
theory-based courses:
SC 271, 321, 323, 351, 365, 424, 472, and 477
(Please note that you can’t use CLEP or locally prepared exams to satisfy this requirement. Transfer credit used to satisfy this requirement must be approved by the BAiLS/BAS Advisory Council.)
two courses (6-8 units) in a modern language other than English, selected from the same language
(You can take CLEP or AP exams to fulfill all or part of this requirement; however, you can’t use “travelers” or “conversation only” language courses for this requirement.)
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.)