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 a CTE prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements. Contact your department for information about liberal studies courses that are specific to this major.
at least 85 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 note 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).
You should also be aware that you must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all of your NAU coursework in order to graduate. This requirement applies to all B.S.Ed. majors at NAU.
In addition, be aware that this degree does not lead directly to teaching certification in secondary education; however, you may pursue post-degree certification by completing 31 additional units of teacher-preparation requirements, including 12 units of student teaching. Another option is to pursue the previously described major, which does lead directly to secondary certification. Please see your advisor for more information.
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.
Also be aware that, for the B.S. Ed. degree, you must have the following:
a grade of at least C for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent)
(If you don’t receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional writing course, at the 200 level or above, with at least a B, to meet this requirement.)
a grade of at least C for the mathematics foundation requirement (generally MAT 110, 114, 125, or 155)
You must take the following 85 units:
53 units in career and technical education, industrial, and/or technical areas or a minor from a related field
(Please note that if you have previous trade, industrial, or technical experience, we grant you up to 18 units toward your major requirements upon verification of certification from the teacher-certification unit at the Arizona Department of Education. Additionally, you may earn 35 units for successful passage of a NOCTI test administered by NAU. See your advisor for more information.)
CTE 291, 300, 301, 431, 433, 465, and 496 (21 units)
3 units in computer literacy, such as CIS 120, taken with a letter grade
CTE 340W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
CTE 495C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
2 additional units of CTE courses chosen with your advisor
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.)
You may become career and technical education certified in Arizona by providing documentation of previous occupational experience to the teacher-certification unit at the Arizona Department of Education. See your advisor for more information.
Click here for more information about Career and Technical Education undergraduate courses, graduate courses and faculty.