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 HUM prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 30 units of major requirements. You must earn a grade of "C" in all 54 units (HUM and emphasis)
at least 24 units of emphasis requirements
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 earn a grade of "C" or better in all 54 units of the Humanities Major and Emphasis.
Complete the following 30 units. Of the 30 units, at least 18 units must be taken at NAU, including HUM 345W and a HUM capstone class.
HUM 101 (3 units)
HAR 301W or HUM 345W, which meet NAU’s junior writing requirement. Students in majors requiring HUM 345W will get priority seating. (3 units)
HUM 475C or 490C, either of which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
21 units of cultural survey and thematic courses, selected in consultation with a humanities advisor, from HUM 120, 130, 175, 250, 251, 261, 281, 291, 345W, 351, 352, 353, 362, 370, 371, 373, 375, 376, 381, 382, 395, 475C, 490C, and 497
You may take a 24-unit emphasis in such areas as Asian humanities, business, cultural studies, environmental humanities, European humanities, film, foreign service, Latin American humanities, public humanities, pre-law, and Southwest humanities. 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 24 units of coursework.
You might also wish to consider pursuing a double major in religious studies or art history.
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 Humanities undergraduate and graduate courses and faculty.