Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, you must 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 ARH prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 36 units of major requirements. You must earn a grade of "C" or better in all 36 units.
at least 16 units of language requirements
at least 18 units of minor 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).
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.
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You must complete the following 36 units, earning a grade of "C" or better in all 36 units. Of the 36 units, at least 18 ARH units must be taken at NAU including ARH 300W, ARH 440C, three upper division ARH classes, and one ARH elective at any level.
CORE CLASSES (15 units)
9 units from ARH 141, 142, 143, and 145
ARH 300W or HAR 301W, which will meet NAU's junior writing requirement. Art History majors will be given priority seating. (3 units)
ARH 440C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
ELECTIVE CLASSES (21 units)
9 units of upper division ARH classes
12 units of additional ARH courses at any level
Amongst these 21 units of electives ARH majors must take at least 1 course above the 100 level in 4 of the following 5 areas:
Ancient (Greek/Etruscan/Roman): ARH 340, 341, 342, and topics classes as approved by advisor
Medieval/Northern Renaissance/Italian Renaissance/Baroque: ARH 343, 344, 345, 346 and topics classes as approved by advisor
Modern (19th C./20th C. to 1945/20th C. since 1945/ Hist. of Photo): ARH 257, 347, 351, 352, 353 and topics classes as approved by advisor
Native American/Pre-Columbian (Native N. Am. Art/Meso-American Art): ARH 361, 365 and topics classes as approved by advisor
Asian (Arts of Japan/Arts of China/Buddhist Art/Islamic Art): ARH 269, 270, 370, 380 and topics classes as approved by advisor
You must demonstrate a two-year college-level proficiency in one of the following foreign languages: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or Latin. 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.
You must complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. In consultation with your advisor, you should select a minor that’s appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. We suggest a minor in anthropology, Asian studies, history, humanities, Latin American studies, literature, religious studies, or studio art.
Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
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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