This online degree will enable graduates to enter education-related fields, which do not require certification, and the degree does not lead to certification. The degree will be of interest to those who homeschool, trainers, educational consultants, curriculum developers, educational sales, youth program leaders (afterschool programming, camp directors, youth sports), faith-based children’s/youth leadership, instructional designers, tutors, and substitute teachers. This degree is also of interest to international students desiring a western educational philosophical framework.
There are several related occupations for which there is significant growing demand in the Southwest region and nationwide which this degree addresses. The degree will be of interest to those who homeschool, trainers, educational consultants, curriculum developers, educational sales representatives, youth program leaders (afterschool programming, camp directors, youth sports), faith-based children’s/youth leadership, instructional designers, tutors, and substitute teachers. Additionally, early childhood teachers, preschool directors, social and community service directors may be interested in this plan.
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.
The full policy can be viewed here.
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 | 120 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 114 |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| Some online/blended coursework | Required |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A | Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Purpose Statement
This online degree will enable graduates to enter education-related fields, which do not require certification, and the degree does not lead to certification. The degree will be of interest to those who homeschool, trainers, educational consultants, curriculum developers, educational sales, youth program leaders (afterschool programming, camp directors, youth sports), faith-based children’s/youth leadership, instructional designers, tutors, and substitute teachers. This degree would also be of interest to international students desiring a western educational philosophical framework, such as the proposed institute between NAU and Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College. Likewise, students desiring to teach abroad where teacher certification might not be a requirement could benefit from this course of study. Although not a certification degree, students in this course of study are able to demonstrate outcomes aligned to the standards of the education and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. These outcomes include, but are not limited to:
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Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
This major requires 60 units.
Take the following 60 units with a minimum NAU cumulative GPA of 2.5. For all major requirements, a passing grade is required and a grade of "C" or better is required for courses evaluated on an A-F scale.
Students may only repeat courses in which a Grade of “D” or “F” was earned, see the Course Repeat Policy (100315).
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.
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.