A certificate focuses on practical training and workforce skill development in a particular field.
To receive an undergraduate certificate of 12 or more 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. Approximately 75 percent of the credits must be earned through coursework at NAU (specific unit requirements may be found in the Details Tab).
Federal financial aid may not be available for certain certificates when they are completed as standalone programs (i.e., not pursued at the same time as a degree). Refer to the 'Details' tab for more 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 |
| Major GPA | 2.0 |
Purpose Statement
The Undergraduate Certificate in Linguistics introduces students to the scientific/analytic study of language, with a particular focus on English and applied language studies. At the completion of the certificate, students will have an in-depth understanding of how human languages are constructed, acquired, and processed, and how language use varies depending on social and cultural factors, context, and goals of communication. This certificate provides students with ample opportunity to
Student Learning Outcomes
General Knowledge of English
Proficiencies
Applications and Attitudes
Take the following 15 units with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all certificate courses:
English Education majors may only use six units from the major toward this certificate.
This certificate may only be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program. This certificate is not available as a stand-alone certificate.
Students enrolled in this certificate may not enroll in or pursue the following:
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.