Photography, Bachelor of Science
Photography
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
- All of Northern Arizona University's diversity, liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
- At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
- At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
- At least 48 units of major requirements
- At least 18 units of minor requirements
- Be aware that you may not use courses with a PHO prefix to satisfy liberal studies requirements.
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | 2.5 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Progression Plan Link | Not Available |
Major Requirements
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Take the following 48 units with a minimum GPA of 2.5:
- COM 101, COM 131, COM 200 with grades of "C" or better (9 units)
- CST 111 (3 units)
- PHO 181, PHO 282, PHO 285, PHO 382, PHO 383, PHO 384, PHO 483, PHO 484 (24 units)
- Select from: ADV 311W, JLS 335W, MER 300W, PR 372W, CST 300W (3 units)
- Select from: ACC 205, ACC 255, ART 101, ART 122, ART 135, ART 150, CIS 120, COM 150, COM 400, COM 450, ECO 284, EMF 382, ENG 302W, FIN 250, JLS 284, JLS 382, JLS 482, MKT 303, MGT 101, MGT 303, PHO 281, PHO 385, PHO 497, VC 251 (6 units)
- PHO 488C (3 units)
Minor Requirements
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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 is appropriate for your career aspirations and educational needs. Your minor advisor will advise you about this part of your academic plan.
General Electives
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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 of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Additional Information
- See the School of Communication page for information about the Communication Core, Advising and Student Responsibilities, and Graduation Requirements.
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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.
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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.