Academic
Catalog August 2009 - August 2010 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 EMF 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 U.S. ethnic diversity and one in global diversity 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 may take EMF 408 Fieldwork Experience after you have completed 89 units toward your degree. You must apply to and receive prior approval from our electronic media, entertainment, news and film faculty members. We reserve the right to deny approval based on our assessment of your preparation and competence.
See School of Communication page for information about Communication Core, Graduation Requirements, and Advising and Student Responsibilities.
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.
Complete at least the following 45 units:
COM 101 and 200 with grades of C or better (6 units)
EMF 121, 123 and 225 (9 units)
EMF 327 or 328W (3 units)
COM 382 (3 units)
27 units from one of two emphases that we describe in the sections that follow
Take the following 15 units of Entertainment Emphasis requirements:
EMF 129, 222, 321 or 322 (9 units)
SC 111 or EMF 124 (3 units)
COM 382 (3 units)
Take 12 units in one of the following tracks:
Screenwriting Students take the following 12 units
EMF 229, 321 or 322 (whichever one was not used to satisfy Entertainment Emphasis requirement), 329W, 426C
Entertainment Production students take the following 12 units:
EMF 226, 325, 326, 426C
(Production students must take EMF 328W or EMF 329W and its prerequisite to satisfy the junior level writing requirement)
Entertainment Development and Management students take the following 12 units:
EMF 327 or 328W (whichever one was not used to satisfy the Major Core requirement), EMF 428C, COM 400
Choose one class from: ADV 207, COM 305, COM 425, COM 450, PR 272.
Electronic Media News Students take the following 27 units:
EMF 124, 223, 226, 326, and 423C (15 units)
one of EMF 323W, 324, or 333 (3 units) (News students must take either EMF 323W or 328W to satisfy the junior level writing requirement)
COM 400 (3 units)
JLS 130 (3 units)
JLS 131 (3 units) (If you are a transfer student, you may take SC 111 if you have completed JLS 131.)
EMF majors 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.
To promote Global Engagement, EMF faculty advisors encourage students to consider studying abroad and to consider the Minor in International Communication.
For the entertainment development and management track, you may choose, instead to complete any 15-unit certificate plan offered by The W. A. Franke College of Business plus 3 units of ACC, BA, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, or MKT coursework, for a total of 18 units. Be aware that some classes in this certificate may require prerequisites.
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 Electronic Media courses and faculty.