To receive an undergraduate certificate (at least 15 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Please be aware that federal financial aid is not available for some certificates, if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the "Details" tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion | 15 |
Foreign Language | Required |
Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
Study Abroad | Required |
Take the following 15 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Foreign Language Proficiency (3 units)
This certificate explicitly requires foreign language proficiency. Students electing to pursue an International experience in an English-speaking country or institution abroad must still satisfy the language requirement by demonstrating proficiency (as outlined above) in a foreign language of their choice.
This certificate is awarded upon completion of your bachelor's degree.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
You may complete this certificate if you are a foreign student pursuing an engineering degree at your home institution and you have been visiting Northern Arizona University as a study-abroad destination for at least one full semester.
Take the following 15 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Please Note: This certificate is available only to degree-seeking CEFNS majors who are maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or above. At least 9 units must be upper-division, and at most 6 units can be lower-division. A minimum of 9 units must be taken at Northern Arizona University.
This certificate may only be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program. This certificate is not available as a stand-alone certificate.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.