Bachelor of Arts
COMPARATIVE CULTURAL STUDIES
Emphasis in Religious Studies
2011-2011 Undergraduate Catalog
College of Arts & Letters
Degree Progression Plan
Freshman Year
ENG 105
REL XXX
NAU 100
LS
FS
1st term
Critical Reading & Writing
REL Elective (lower division) **
Transition to College
Language 101 (Liberal Studies CU)
Freshman Seminar (Liberal Studies)
Total units
4
3
1
4
3
2nd term
Quantitative Reasoning
REL Elective (lower division) ***
Language 102 (Liberal Studies CU)
Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
MAT 114
REL XXX
LS
LS
LS
15
3
3
4
3
3
Total units
16
Sophomore Year
3rd term
REL Elective**
Cultural Perspectives
Language 201 (Liberal Studies
Elective)
Liberal Studies – Lab Science
AM, ARH, CVC, HUM *
Total units
REL XXX
CCS 250
LS
LS
Major Elective
3
3
4
GE
REL XXX
Language
4th term
General Elective
REL Elective****
Language 202
4
3
17
LS
Major Elective
Liberal Studies
AM, ARH, CVC, HUM *
3
3
4
3
3
16
Total units
Junior Year
REL XXX
REL XXX
CCS 350W
LS
GE
5th term
REL Elective****
REL Elective****
Words at Work: Researching
and Writing About Culture
Liberal Studies
General Elective
Total units
3
3
3
REL XXX
REL XXX
GE
3
3
GE
GE
15
6th term
REL Elective****
REL Elective****
General Elective
3
3
3
General Elective
General Elective
Students must see a college advisor
before early enrollment in the 7th term.
Total units
3
3
15
Senior Year
th
REL 421,
441, 451, 481,
or 491
REL XXX
GE
GE
7 term
REL Elective seminar
3
CCS 490C
8th term
Senior Capstone in CCS
3
REL Elective****
General Elective
General Elective
3
3
3
GE
GE
GE
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective
3
3
3
GE
General Elective
3
Students need to submit graduation
application in the 7th term.
Total units
Liberal Studies Distribution blocks
AHI (6 units)
1 of 2
SPW (6 units)
12
CU (6 units)
Language 101
Language 102
Total units
Science (7 units)
15
Additional 3 units
to reach 35 total
Language 201
Revised 09/11/2008
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Students may not use CCS, ARH, REL, or HUM prefix courses to meet any liberal studies requirements.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all 42 units of major coursework.
At least 21 units must be taken at NAU, including CCS 250, 350W, 490C and 12 upper division units in
the emphasis.
*6 units from two different prefixes, selected from 100/200 level courses in AM, ARH, CVC, and HUM.
** two courses from REL 202, 210, 220, 301, 311, 321, 322, 325, 326, 331, 332, 390, 391, and 392 (6
units)
***two courses from REL 201, 203, 206, 331, 332, 341, 351, 352, 355, 380, and 392 (6 units)
****the remaining 15 units from the religious studies curriculum, including 3 units of 400-level seminar
(REL 421, 441, 451, 481, or 491) selected in consultation with your advisor
Additionally, REL 151 is recommended, but not required.
GENERAL INFORMATION
 This 8-term plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree audit report.
 Honors students complete different requirements to meet NAU's liberal studies program. Students
should consult an Honors Program advisor for complete information on fulfilling Honors Liberal
Studies requirements.
 Students should see an academic advisor regularly to confirm their academic progress.
 Students must see an academic advisor before enrollment for the 7th term in preparation for
graduation.
 All students are required to complete at least 120 total units which includes:
- 35 units of liberal studies courses: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/Articulation/LScourselist.htm
- 6 units of diversity courses: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/Articulation/DiversityCourseList/htm
- 30 units of upper division courses (300-400 level), 18 of these units must be taken at NAU
 English placement: http://www.nau.edu/comp/placement.html
 Math placement: http://www.math.nau.edu/master.html?http://www.math.nau.edu/odin.html
 Cum GPA 2.0 or higher to graduate
CONTACT INFORMATION
Comparative Cultural Studies Office
Riles, (Bldg. 15), Room 104
PHONE: 928-523-3881
Department Chair: Dr Alexandra Carpino
PHONE: 928-523-8801
EMAIL: Alexandra.Carpino@nau.edu
Student Services Center
College of Arts and Letters
Riles (Bldg. 15), 2nd Floor
PHONE: 928-523-8632
FAX:
928-523-8477
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