Degree Requirements pt.2

To graduate from Northern Arizona University's Honors College, students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Honors Coursework (27 units total):

• Honors Core Curriculum (16 units):

  • HON 190 (3 units): First-Year Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing.

  • HON 29X (3 units): First-Year Honors Topic Seminar; options include HON 291 (AHI), HON 292 (CU), HON 293 (SAS), or HON 294 (SPW).

  • HON 39X (3 units): Advanced Honors Seminar; options include HON 391 (AHI), HON 392 (CU), HON 393 (SAS), or HON 394 (SPW).

  • HON 303 (1 unit): Honors Advanced Scholarship, preparing students for the Honors Capstone.

  • Honors Capstone (6 units): This can be completed through various experiences such as internships, study abroad, independent study, or contracting a major capstone course.

• Honors Electives (11 units):

  • Additional HON-prefix courses (e.g., HON 100).

  • Courses designated with an "-H" suffix (e.g., BIO 181H).

  • Contracting non-honors courses for Honors credit (available for 300 or 400-level classes).

2. Honors Explorations:

• Complete 5 Honors Explorations, which are learning opportunities outside the classroom.

• At least 2 Explorations must be completed before enrolling in an HON 39X course.

3. Minimum GPA:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30 to graduate with Honors distinction.

These requirements are designed to integrate with existing major or liberal studies requirements, ensuring a comprehensive and enriched academic experience.

See full details at: https://nau.edu/honors/  

The Interdisciplinary Global Program (IGP) is a program where students gain two degrees in a 5 year period - one is a Bachelor's of Arts in a  foreign language and the other is a Bachelor's of Science in the STEM or Business field. This program takes approximately 5 years and requires students to attend a full academic year abroad where they will spend one semester working an internship in a foreign country.  One of the main goals of IGP is assisting students in career readiness before they graduate. 

Students need to apply and be accepted into this program during their freshmen year (but sophomore students have been accepted on occasion). If you have any questions or are interested in applying, you can contact the IGP office from their website.

Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy or any other health profession? Pre-health advising can help. Visit our Pre-Health Professions Advising website.

When it comes to majors, there is no specific pre-health major, but science majors are certainly more common. Regardless of your major, the courses you choose to complete and your grades will be a vital part of the admissions decision.

Course requirements vary by program and school, but generally include Biology (BIO 181 + lab) and General Chemistry (CHM 151 + lab) in your first semester. Review the general prerequisite coursework to consider as you academically prepare for a health professional graduate program.

Stay connected by signing-up for our listserv and attending our events. If you have any questions, email us at premed@nau.edu.