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 a PHO prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 48 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 PHO 408 in your final two years before graduation; however, you must apply to and receive prior approval from our photography 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 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.
Take the following 48 units:
COM 101 and 200 with grades of C or better (6 units)
JLS 130 and SC 111 (6 units)
PHO 181 or 281, 282, 285, 382, 383, 384, 481 or 483, and 484 (24 units)
one of ADV 311W, JLS 331W, MER 300W, PR 372W, SC 300W, or JLS 340W, each of which meets NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
6 units from PHO 284, 381, 385, 408 (up to 3 units), 481, and 497; COM 150, 382, 383, 400, and 450; PHY 101; ART 101, 122, 135, and 150; VC 251; ACC 205 and 255; MGT 101; CIS 120; ECO 284; FIN 250; MGT 303; MKT 303; and ENG 302W
PHO 488C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
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.
Be aware that you must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher in all courses required for this 48-unit major to earn a degree in photography.
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.
We highly recommend taking a minor from The W. A. Franke College of Business.
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 Photography courses and faculty.