B.S. Ed. Geography Secondary Education

To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:

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 know 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.

 

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:

(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.)

Major Requirements

You must complete the following 36-37 units:

Please note that you must have a grade of C or higher in all courses applied to your major.

Teacher-Preparation Requirements

You must complete 31 units of professional courses offered by the College of Education to qualify for certification to teach geography in Arizona and most other states.

 

For information about these requirements, see the heading Teacher Preparation in Secondary Education (within Teaching and Learning) in the Education section of this catalog. You should also receive advisement from the College of Education for this part of your academic plan.

Minor Requirements

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. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.

 

Please note that all courses used for your minor must come from outside geography, including any courses with a prefix other than GGR. You may use the same courses to meet both liberal studies and minor requirements as long as you meet all requirements for the minor.

General Electives  

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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