Bachelor’s Degrees
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All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree are required to complete 36 hours of General Education courses at NAU.The General Education Program provides students with a high-quality education enabling them to acquire, analyze, interpret, and synthesize information and knowledge; to communicate effectively in writing and speech; to reason critically, symbolically, quantitatively and scientifically; to recognize ethical issues; to appreciate diversity; to utilize information technology effectively; and to develop latent artistic skills.
CONCENTRATIONS
North American University degree programs are designed to prepare students for today’s competitive job market. With degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Computer Science and Education, our graduates continue on to pursue their graduate degrees or begin their career.
Explore global, ethical, legal & professional interaction in business settings.
Recognize the ethical, legal, security and social implications of computing
The General Education Department’s Core Curriculum is the foundation of North American University’s mission.
Computers touch almost all aspects of our daily lives. They are the basis of many of the endeavors in our society today and continue to advance various areas as well as opening new fields. These endeavors include the entertainment industry, engineering, government, medicine, business, manufacturing, science, space exploration and communication.
All of these fields would not be able to develop and advance their respective areas without the use of computers and the methods of Computer Science. It spans from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge developments in software engineering, networking, and other exciting areas. Its comprehensive foundation allows graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas.
Degree Requirements
For a B.S. degree in Computer Science, students must complete 120 semester credit hours: 36
credits of general education, 51 credits of computer science core, 18 credits of concentration and
15 credits of unrestricted elective courses.
Computer Science Core Courses (51 credits)
- COMP 1314 Computer Literacy and Applications
- COMP 1411 Introduction to CS I
- COMP 1412 Introduction to CS II
- COMP 2313 Data Structures
- COMP 2415 Systems Programming
- COMP 2316 Computer Organization
- COMP 3317 Algorithms
- COMP 3318 Operating Systems
- COMP 3320 Programming Languages
- COMP 3321 Database Systems
- COMP 3322 Software Engineering
- COMP 3324 Computer Networks
- MATH 1313 Pre-Calculus
- MATH 1312 Statistics
- MATH 2314 Calculus I
- MATH 2317 Discrete Mathematics
Each student has an opportunity to specialize in an area of concentration. The additional coursework required for each concentration area is outlined as follows:
Software Engineering Concentration (18 credits)
- COMP 3326 Web Application Development
- COMP 4339 Software Analysis and Design
- COMP 4342 Advanced Web Application Development
- COMP 4353 Data Mining
- COMP 4356 Software Project Management
- COMP 4393 Senior Design Project
Computer Networking Concentration (18 credits)
- COMP 3325 Computer & Network Security
- COMP 4331 Cloud Computing
- COMP 4351 Network Administration
- COMP 4352 Internetworking Technology
- COMP 4358 Wireless Networking
- COMP 4393 Senior Design Project
Elective
- COMP 4398 Internship
- COMP 4399 Special Topics
Minor Requirements
Minor in Computer Science can be earned in conjunction with any major in the North American University. A total of 18 credit hours is required. The following courses are required:
- COMP 1411 Introduction to CS I
- COMP 1412 Introduction to CS II
- COMP 2313 Data Structures
And 9 additional credit hours in COMP at the 3000 level or above.
North American University’s Criminal Justice Program seeks to provide a uniquely relative academic curriculum based on a holistic view of the American Criminal Justice System. NAU students will receive an education based on cutting edge information from highly qualified Professors and Instructors who possess the academic credentials and global experiences that remain relevant and current in an ever-changing world. The program supports a wide array of Criminal Justice employment opportunities starting with entry level positions and extending as far as the students’ desire. NAU is determined to improve the world of law enforcement, one NAU graduate at a time. Whether as a Crime Lab Analyst, Crime Scene Investigator, Forensic Investigator or any other critical law enforcement position, NAU students will be prepared to lead.
Criminal Justice Degree Requirements
For a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice, students must complete 120 semester credit hours:
- 36 credits of general education
- 42 credits of core courses
- 18 credits of forensic science concentration courses, and
- 24 credits of unrestricted elective courses.
The Criminal Justice program offers one area of concentration: Forensic Science. In addition to the criminal justice core courses, the forensic science concentration courses provide an in-depth understanding of forensic science concepts and the opportunity to enhance forensic science skills. Concentrations require 18 credits for completion. Similar to the core courses, the concentration courses build on the fundamental knowledge attained in lower-level course work
Core Courses (42 Credits)
- CRJS 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice System
- CRJS 2302 Policing System and Practices in America
- CRJS 2303 Criminal Law
- CRJS 2304 Constitutional Law
- CRJS 2305 Criminal Trial and the Court
- CRJS 3306 Correctional System and Practices in America
- CRJS 3307 Criminology
- CRJS 3308 Criminal Procedure & Evidence
- CRJS 3309 Technical Writing
- CRJS 3310 Criminal Investigations
- CRJS 3311 Criminal Justice Research
- CRJS 3312 Criminal Psychology
- CRJS 3313 Diversity and Multiculturalism
- CRJS 4322 Ethics in Criminal Justice
General Education Courses (36 Credits)
Three of the following:
Composition, Communications, and Foreign Language (9 hours)
- COMM1311 Fundamentals of Communication (3 cr.)
- ENGL 1311 Composition I (3 cr.)
- ENGL 1312 Composition II (3 cr.)
- SPAN 1311 Elementary Spanish (3 cr.)
Two of the following:
Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours)
- ARTS 1311 Art Appreciation
- ENGL 2315 Survey of British Literature I
- ENGL 2315 Survey of British Literature II
- ENGL 2316 Survey of American Literature I
- ENGL 2318 Survey of American Literature II
- ENGL 2319 Survey of World Literature
- HIST 1311 U.S. History I
- HIST 1312 U.S. History II
- HIST 2314 History of Texas
- MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation (3cr.)
- PHIL 1311 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
- PHIL 1312 Professional Ethics
- PHIL 1313 Introduction to Philosophy
Two of the following:
Natural Science and Mathematics (6 hours)
- BIOL 1311 Introductory Biology (3 cr.)
- BIOL 1312 Nutrition (3 cr.)
- GEOG 2312 Regional Geography in the World (3 cr.)
- GEOL 1311 Earth Science (3 cr.)
- MATH 1311 College Algebra (3 cr.)
- MATH 1313 Pre-calculus (3 cr.)
- MATH 2314 Calculus I (3 cr.)
Two of the following:
Social and Behavioral Science (9 Credits)
- ECON 2311 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2312 Principles of Microeconomics
- GOVT 2311 U.S. Government I
- GOVT 2312 U.S. Government II
- PSYC 2311 General Psychology
- SOCI 2311 Introduction to Sociology
Forensic Science Concentration Courses (18 Credits)
- FORS 2329 Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
- FORS 3330 Forensic Investigations
- FORS 3331 Forensic Psychology
- FORS 3332 Forensic Biology
- FORS 4333 Digital Forensic
- FORS 4334 Forensic Studies Experience
Electives (24 Credits)
- CRJS 2315 Issues in Criminal Justice
- CRJS 2316 Theories in Criminal Justice System
- CRJS 2317 Comparative/International Criminal Justice
- CRJS 2318 Victimology
- CRJS 3314 Statistics in Criminal Justice
- CRJS 3319 Introduction to Criminalistics
- CRJS 3320 Juvenile Delinquency
- CRJS 4322 Ethics in Criminal Justice
- CRJS 4323 Substance Abuse
- CRJS 4324 Terrorism
- CRJS 4327 Crisis Communication/Emergency Management
- CRJS 4328 Social Justice
- CRJS 4398 Internship
- CRJS 4399 Special Topics
- FORS 3436 Criminal Profiling
- FORS 4338 Serial Murder
- FORS 4339 Crime Scene Investigation Techniques
For a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, students are required to complete 120 semester credit hours: 36 credits in general education, 36 credits in education core courses, and 48 credits in concentration core courses including electives.
The program offers students pursuing a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education four concentrations to choose from Elementary Education, English Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, and Physical Education.
Degree Requirements
The Department of Education provides students with a high-quality education that enables them to prepare curricula, design and deliver instruction with state-of-the-art instructional technology, communicate with parents and students, and effectively manage classrooms based on knowledge of human development, learning environments, and cognitive and behavioral models. Our graduates will also develop appropriate content knowledge and skills with an ability to recognize ethical issues in their professions.
Core Education Courses (36 Credit Hours)
- EDUC 2311 Introduction to Teaching Profession
- EDUC 2312 Learning Theories and Development
- EDUC 3314 Classroom Management
- EDUC 3315 Curriculum and Instructional Design
- EDUC 3316 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
- EDUC 3317 Education in Culturally Diverse Environments
- EDUC 4320 Issues in Secondary Schools – Reform, Law and Ethics
- EDUC 4321 Measurement and Assessment in Education
- EDUC 4324 Reading in Content Areas
- COMP 1314 Computer Literacy and Application
- ENGL 3330 Literacy Assessment and Intervention
Core Mathematics Courses (48 Credit Hours)
- MATH 1313 Pre-Calculus
- MATH 2314 Calculus I
- MATH 2315 Calculus II
- MATH 2316 Linear Algebra
- MATH 2317 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 3318 Geometry and Trigonometry
- MATH 3319 Statistics and Probability
- MATH 3320 Differential Equation
Electives including Mathematics Electives
- MATH 3326 Introduction to Number Theory
- MATH 4322 Teaching Problem Solving in Mathematics
- MATH 4324 Teaching Secondary School Mathematics
- Elective I
- Elective II
- Elective III
- Elective IV
- Elective V
Core English Language Arts/Reading Courses (48 Credit Hours)
- ENGL 2315 Survey of British Literature I
- ENGL 2316 Survey of American Literature I
- ENGL 2318 Survey of American Literature II
- ENGL 2319 Survey of World Literature
- ENGL 2325 Young Adult Literature
- ENGL 2317 Survey of British Literature II
- ENGL 3320 Composition Theory and Pedagogy
- ENGL 3322 Studies in Linguistics and History of the English Language
Electives, including English electives
- ENGL 3323 English Grammar and Syntax
- ENGL 3326 Literary Theory and Criticism
- ENGL 4324 Methods of Teaching English in Secondary Schools
- ENGL 4327 Special Topics
- Elective I
- Elective II
- Elective III
- Elective IV
- Elective V
Core Physical Education Courses (48 Credit Hours)
- PHED 2311 Foundation of Kinesiology
- PHED 2312 The concepts of Health, Fitness and Wellness
- PHED 2313 Physiology of Exercise
- PHED 2314 Motor Learning and Development
- PHED 2315 Physical Activity Skills: Conditioning, Individual and team Sports
- PHED 3316 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
- PHED 3317 Health, Emergency Care and First Aid
- PHED 3318 Scientific Principles of Physical activity
Electives
- PHED 3319 Strategies & Principles of Coaching
- PHED 4320 Physical Education Teaching Methods
- BIOL 1311 Introductory Biology
- BIOL 1312 Nutrition
- MATH 1312 Statistics
- Elective I
- Elective II
- Elective III
Elementary Education Program (120 Credit hours) Course Sequence
Elementary Education Program (For all EDUC students)
Year 1 Fall (15 credit hours)
- FRSH 1311 – Freshman Seminar
- ENGL 1311 – Composition and Rhetoric
- MATH 1311 – College Algebra
- HIST 1311 – US History I
- COMP 1314 – Computer Literacy and Application
Year 1 Spring (15 credit hours)
- MATH 1311 – Algebra 1
- HIST 1312 – US History II
- BIOL 1311 Introductory Biology
- COMM 1311 – Fundamentals of Communication
- ARTS 1311 (Art Appreciation) OR MUSI 1306 (Music Appreciation)
Year 2 Fall (15 credit hours)
- GOVT 2311 – US Government I
- GEOG 2312 – Regional Geography of the World
- EDUC 2311 – Introduction to Teaching Profession
- ECON 2311 – Principles of Macroeconomics
- PSYCH 2311 – General Psychology
Year 2 Spring (15 credit hours)
- GOVT 2312 – US Government II
- HIST 2314 – History of Texas
- EDUC 2312 – Learning Theories and Development
- ECON 2312 – Principles of Microeconomics
- ARTS 3312 – Essentials of Children’s Art and Music
Year 3 Fall (17 credit hours)
- EDUC 3331 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ENGL 3328 – Teaching Elementary Literacy 1
- MATH 3328 – Teaching Elementary Mathematics 1
- EDUC 3316 – Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
- ENGL 3330 – Literacy Assessment and Intervention
- EDUC 3201 – Seminar for STR/ESL Exam Prep (2 credit hours)
Year 3 Spring (17 credit hours)
- ENGL 3329 – Teaching Elementary Literacy 2
- MATH 3329 – Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2
- EDUC 3314 – Classroom Management
- EDUC 3315 – Curriculum, Instructional Design and Assessment
- EDUC 3317 – Action Research in Culturally Diverse Environments
- EDUC 3202 – Seminar for PPR Exam Prep (2 credit hours)
Year 4 Fall (17 credit hours)
- EDUC 4332 – Teaching Elementary Science
- EDUC 4335 – Teaching Elementary Social Studies
- EDUC 4318 – Education of Exceptional Children
- PHED 4320 – Physical Education Teaching Methods
- EDUC 4338 – Law and Ethics in Education
- EDUC 4203 – Seminar for Content Exam Prep (2 credit hours)
Year 4 Spring (9 credit hours)
- EDUC 4699 – Student Teaching (6 credit hours)
- EDUC 4333 – Capstone Project (3 credit hours)
Houston, the most populous city in Texas and the fourth largest city in the U.S., is also a global hub for many companies and businesses that operate in various active industries from energy to space science to health care services. That makes our communities strong economically, socially, politically, and culturally. These business organizations, both large and small, profit and nonprofit, need ethical managers who have integrity, good judgment, and civic mindedness. The Business Administration bachelor degree program at NAU, guided by the mission of the department, integrates these virtues throughout the program of study.
The 4-year Business Administration bachelor degree program provides our students with a high-quality education and prepares them to become proficient and responsible managers which today’s business environment needs the most. Our graduates are acquainted with information related to the legal framework of the business world, and are well prepared for a changing business environment with a global perspective.
Degree Requirements
For a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, students must complete 120 semester credit hours: 36 credits of general education, 42 credits of business core, 18 credits of concentration and 24 credits of unrestricted elective courses. 91 The Business Administration program focuses on three areas of business specialization, including finance, management, and international business
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42 credits of core courses
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18 credits of concentration electives, and
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24 credits of unrestricted elective courses.
The Business Administration program focuses on three areas of business specialization, including finance, management, and international business.
General education requirements are outlined in the general education section of the academic catalog. Specific general education courses required for the program are outlined below.
Core Courses (42 hours)
- ACCT 2311 Fundamental of Financial Accounting
- ACCT 2312 Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting
- BUSI 2311 Business Statistics
- BUSI 2312 Mathematical Applications in Business
- BUSI 3313 Business Information Management
- BUSI 3314 Business Ethics
- BUSI 3315 Business Law
- BUSI 4317 Business Policy and Strategy
- COMM 2312 Business Communication
- ECON 2312 Principles of Microeconomics
- FINA 1311 Personal Finance
- FINA 3312 Business Finance
- MNGT 2311 Management and Organizational Behavior
- MRKT 2311 Principles of Marketing
Each student has an opportunity to specialize in an area of concentration. A student who wants to specialize in a concentration needs to select four courses from the corresponding concentration area courses.
Finance Concentration
- FINA 3313 Financial Markets and Institutions
- FINA 3314 Personal Financial Planning
- FINA 4314 Investments
- FINA 4315 Financial Analysis and Valuation
- FINA 4316 International Finance
- FINA 4319 Financial Management
International Business Concentration
- BUSI 4316 International Business
- ECON 3313 Global Economics
- FINA 4316 International Finance
- MNGT 4318 Project Management
- MNGT 4320 Global Supply Chain Management
- MRKT 4312 International Marketing
Management Concentration
- MNGT 4314 Small Business Management
- MNGT 4315 Leadership in Organizations
- MNGT 4316 Human Resource Management
- MNGT 4318 Project Management
- MNGT 4319 Managerial Decision Models and Simulation
- MNGT 4320 Global Supply Chain Management
Minor Degree Requirements
A Minor in Business Administration can be earned in conjunction with any major at NAU. Students must complete the following courses to earn a Minor in Business Administration.
Course Requirements
The following courses are required:
ACCT 2311 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
FINA 3312 Business Finance
MNGT 2311 Management and Organizational Behavior
MRKT 2311 Principles of Marketing
One course from the following needs to be taken by the student:
BUSI 3313 Business Information Management
BUSI 3314 Business Ethics
BUSI 3315 Business Law
And one upper-division (3000 or 4000 level) course in economics, finance, management or marketing
Affordable Tuition
Earn your Bachelor’s degree with little to no debt.
No Semester Fees
Student Centered learning environment.
Expert-Led Learning
Small classes with personalized attention.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Master of Business Administration program will be able to demonstrate the skills mentioned in the following areas:
1. Acquire integrative knowledge across business disciplines.
2. Demonstrate the ability to employ analytical models and critical thinking to identify and evaluate business problems and solutions.
3. Demonstrate effective business communication skills through preparing written reports and professional correspondence, and oral presentation skills.
4. Identify ethical dilemmas challenging business leaders and recommend ethical solutions.
