Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 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 MER prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 45 units of major 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).
You should also note that you must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all courses required for the merchandising major. See School of Communication page for information about Admission Requirements, Communication Core, Graduation Requirements, Advising and Student Responsibilities, and Suggested 1st Year Schedule.
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.
All majors must earn the grade of "C" or better in COM 101, COM 200, their freshman composition required course and their foundation mathematics course.
You must complete the following 45 units:
COM 101 and 200 with grades of C or better (6 units)
SC 111 (3 units)
MER 131, 135, 232, 235, 331, 332, and 431 (21 units)
MER 300W, which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
9 units from MER 243, 244, 333, 389, 401, 408, 430, and 434
Please note that you may take MER 408 in your final two years before graduation, after completing at least 89 units toward your degree and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. However, you must apply to and receive prior approval from our merchandising faculty members, and we reserve the right to deny approval based on our assessment of your preparation and competence. You may apply a combined maximum of 3 units of MER 389 and 408 toward this 9 units of merchandising coursework.
MER 490C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
Complete a minor of at least 18 units from those described in this catalog. You may select a minor in the School of Communication or The W. A. Franke College of Business.
Instead of completing a minor, you may also substitute an approved certificate from The W. A. Franke College of Business plus 3 additional units in FCB with the approval of a major faculty advisor.
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.)
Click here for more information about Merchandising courses and faculty.