This undergraduate certificate is available to all College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences (CEIAS) majors who are maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or above. The certificate is available only to degree-seeking CEIAS majors; it will be awarded upon completion of CEIAS Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degrees.
This certificate encourages engineering and natural science students to pursue international study with the goal of enhancing their readiness for the global marketplace. Spurred by the rapid growth of the Internet, economic evolution, and international corporate consolidation, the demand for internationally trained engineers and scientists has escalated, especially for those who are able to work effectively in research and development teams that span national, cultural, political, and linguistic borders.
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 |
| Additional Admission Requirements | Required |
| Foreign Language | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Optional |
| Study Abroad | Required |
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
Take the following 15 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Certain other Northern Arizona University courses may be eligible for substitution for any of the above courses with petition/approval by a College of Engineering, Informatics, and Applied Sciences (CEIAS) professional advisor
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:
At least 9 units must be taken at Northern Arizona University.
At least 9 units must be upper-division coursework.
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.