2015-2016

Navajo, Minor

Department of Global Languages and Cultures

College of Arts and Letters

Students in this minor gain or demonstrate proficiencies in the Navajo language, environment, institutions, and/or histories.

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 24 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. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 20
Major GPA C
Foreign Language Required

Minor Requirements
  • Take the following 20 units, with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:You must have at least 6 classroom units in Navajo; you may not satisfy all minor requirements with credits from CLEP exams.

    Additionally, you may only take lower-level NAV courses if you have not already taken advanced NAV coursework. For instance, after you've completed 200-level NAV courses, you cannot take NAV courses at the 100 level; after completing a 300-level courses you cannot take 100- or 200- level courses.

    Please note ALL papers for Navajo minor coursework must be written in Navajo.

  • 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.