CREATE YOUR OWN PATH

You have the talent and determination to build the life you imagine.

IN FOCUSSet in a culturally vibrant mountain town, our campus has the feel of a small liberal arts college, but with all the perks of a globally connected university. Here you’ll be part of a tight-knit community of scholars engaged in creative programs that will prepare you for careers you’ll love.

#3 best college town in the nation (American Institute of Economic Research) 19:1 student-faculty ratio at NAUTOP 8most innovative study abroad programs nationwide(2017 Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education)

“ The students and professors in the College of Arts and Letters are understanding and promote a climate of respect and a desire to learn. Around campus, people are open-minded and progressive, and they make students of every race, gender, age, and sexuality feel welcomed.

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VENTURE BEYOND THE CLASSROOMwith our comprehensive range of programs in the arts and humanities:

• Study and synthesize the past to understand and help determine how decisions are made in the future.

• Develop teaching skills in education programs including English, history, art, music, theatre, and language.

• Appear on stage and perform in concerts, opera, and theatre productions; exhibit your artwork in local galleries.

• Promote the values of moral courage, tolerance, empathy, reconciliation, and justice through the Martin-Springer Institute.

• Wood-fire your ceramic creations in one of only three Tozan kiln sites in the world.

• Prepare for careers in arts management with on-the-job training—both on campus and in community museums and non-profit organizations.

Envision your successBuild the foundation for a successful career in a field that requires creative thinking and ingenuity:

• arts and cultural management

• education

• law

• music

• public policy and diplomacy

• publishing

• visual and performing arts

• writing and editing

Ignite your curiosityIn our dynamic community of artists and scholars, you’ll expand your intellectual and creative reach, deepen your aesthetic understanding, and develop professional skills as you pursue a degree in the humanities, arts, or modern languages. See back panel for the full list of degree offerings.

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DEFINE YOUR NAU EXPERIENCELive and learn togetherAs a freshman living in a Residential College, you’ll make valuable connections and friendships with students who share similar majors or career interests. You’ll also have access to programs, events, amenities, and academic support tailored to your major.

• Engage with others in a community close to classes, dining, and campus resources.• Connect with faculty and residential staff focused on your transition and on helping you build a strong foundation for success.• Enjoy in-hall study groups and access to 24/7 computer labs and study areas.

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SAVE WITH NAU OUR PLEDGE : fixed tuitionWith NAU’s Pledge, you’ll pay the same fixed tuition rate for up to four years—no increases, guaranteed.

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WUE : Western Undergraduate ExchangeUnder WUE, students from 14 qualifying states, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands pay NAU’s discounted tuition rate, nearly 40 percent less than our out-of-state tuition.

Every major within the College of Arts and Letters qualifies for the WUE tuition rate.

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Elevate your education with HonorsThe Honors College is a rewarding and enriching academic path emphasizing small, interactive classes where students gain critical-thinking skills prized by employers and graduate schools.

Honors courses fulfill general education and/or major requirements, and class topics range from analyzing popular media to investigating bioterrorism. Privileges include personalized Honors advising and exclusive scholarships.

Opened in fall 2018, our 200,000-square-foot Honors Residential College sits in the heart of campus and features state-of-the-art classrooms, a writing center, a student support center, and a fitness center.

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17 average Honors class size 400+ student clubs and organizations ... and growing!Get involvedChoose from more than 400 student clubs and organizations, including sport clubs, intramurals, and sororities and fraternities. You can also participate in a range of leadership, academic, and service organizations related to majors in the College of Arts and Letters, including these:

Arizona Playmakers: Perform at schools, conventions, and festivals across the state as a student writer, director, or actor.

Art History Society: Explore the First Friday Art Walk, take group field trips to art museums, and become part of Flagstaff’s thriving arts community.

National Association for Music Education: Develop techniques and teaching skills in clinics and outreach programs.

La Tertulia: Practice speaking and listening in Spanish in a casual setting with other students and professors.

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The College of Arts and Letters awards

$2Mannually in scholarships.

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GET A JUMP START ON YOUR CAREEROur internships and professional connections provide real-world experience through diverse opportunities:

• Disney World Florida

• Lowell Observatory

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Arches National Park

• Local art galleries and the NAU Beasley Gallery

• Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center

• California radio

• Museum of Northern Arizona

• Local high schools

• Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra

• Coconino Center for the Arts/Flagstaff Arts Council

• Arizona Historical Society

• Local and university film series and events, such as the Sedona International Film Festival

• Winslow Art Trust

1,300students participate in art exhibits, musical, and theatre performances every year.

GO GLOBALImmerse yourself in cultures around the world through enriching study abroad programs. The College of Arts and Letters is international in its reach, allowing you to experience other cultures and languages while studying in locations such as China, Italy, Spain, Cuba, France, and Latin America.

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Our graduate program in applied linguistics ranks

#15 in North America (thelinguist.org)

ACCELERATE YOUR EDUCATIONA graduate degree or certificate from NAU’s College of Arts and Letters will help you fast-track your career in fields as diverse as creative writing, education, history, music, and numerous others.

• High-achieving students can work simultaneously on select master’s and bachelor’s degrees and graduate with both in as few as five years.

nau.edu/accelerated• You can advance your education through our outstanding graduate degree and

certificate programs in Applied Linguistics, Creative Writing, English, History, Music, Rhetoric, Spanish, and more. In partnership with the College of Education, we also offer education degrees in English, Spanish, and Teaching English as a Second Language.

nau.edu/gradcol• For students with non-business undergraduate degrees, The W. A. Franke College

of Business offers a 12-month, fully accredited Master of Business Administration program and a Business Foundations Certificate.

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College of Arts and Letters majors Choose the degree that suits you:

• Art Education

• Comparative Cultural Studies: Art History, Asian Studies, Comparative Study of Religions, Public Humanities

• English

• History

• Interior Design

• Modern Languages: French, German

• Music

• Music Education K-12: Choral, Instrumental

• Music Performance: Vocal, Instrumental

• Philosophy

• Philosophy, Politics, and Law

• Secondary Education: English, History and Social Studies, Spanish

• Spanish

• Studio Art: Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture

• Theatre: Design and Technology, Performance, Theatre Studies

Want to teach in your field?

NAU’s Professional Education Programs consist of 41 undergraduate and graduate programs across four colleges. These programs prepare you for a career in secondary education. nau.edu/pep

Visit usThe best way to see if NAU is right for you is to visit our beautiful campus: nau.edu/visitIf you can’t make it here in person, our virtual tour is the next best thing: nau.edu/virtualtour

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