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As you explore majors and classes, you will learn skills that can apply to all aspects of your life, these are called "Transferrable Skills".
As you explore majors and classes, you will learn skills that can apply to all aspects of your life, these are called "Transferrable Skills".
The classes you take at NAU will provide insight and skills that will help you throughout your career. Below are the top transferrable skills sought after by future employers and classes that hone in on those skills.
Adaptability
Adaptability
Change is inevitable. Being able to adapt in the moment with flexibility can show employers that you are skilled in pivoting. One way to sharpen this skill is to take classes that get you out of your comfort zone. Consider classes that allow you to see new view points. One way to do this is look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "Inclusive Perspectives". Here are a few examples of courses that highlight opportunities to challenge your current way of thinking:
Change is inevitable. Being able to adapt in the moment with flexibility can show employers that you are skilled in pivoting. One way to sharpen this skill is to take classes that get you out of your comfort zone. Consider classes that allow you to see new view points. One way to do this is look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "Inclusive Perspectives". Here are a few examples of courses that highlight opportunities to challenge your current way of thinking:
- ANT 102 Exploring Cultures
- NAU 100 Transition to College (first semester only)
- PHI 150 Philosophies of the World
- ENV 101 and 101L Environmental Challenges and Solutions
- ES 100 Intro to Ethnic Studies
Analytical Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Analytical thinking is essential to problem solving and decision making. These are skills that you will use throughout your personal life and your career. One way to strengthen your problem-solving skills is to look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "Scientific Literacy and Scientific Methods". Additionally, here are a few examples of courses that highlight analytical thinking:
Analytical thinking is essential to problem solving and decision making. These are skills that you will use throughout your personal life and your career. One way to strengthen your problem-solving skills is to look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "Scientific Literacy and Scientific Methods". Additionally, here are a few examples of courses that highlight analytical thinking:
- FIN 190 Personal Finance
- PHI 103 Intro to Logic
- HIS 191 and 192 US History
- STA 270 Applied Statistics
- ISM 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Communication Skills
Communication Skills
Learning to clearly communicate with others, listening to understand, and articulating your ideas are key skills in any career toolbox. To practice these skills, look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "American Institutions". These courses will prompt you to engage in civil discourse, which will lead you to listen carefully to each other while promoting respect and understanding. Additionally, check out these courses to foster your communication skills:
Learning to clearly communicate with others, listening to understand, and articulating your ideas are key skills in any career toolbox. To practice these skills, look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "American Institutions". These courses will prompt you to engage in civil discourse, which will lead you to listen carefully to each other while promoting respect and understanding. Additionally, check out these courses to foster your communication skills:
- CST 111 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
- COM 101 Communication Analysis
- CST 151 Interpersonal Communication
- ANT 103 Culture and Communication
- STR 272 Intro to Public Relations
- ENG 120 Intro to Workplace Writing
Teamwork and Collaboration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Working together is a cornerstone for all types of careers. You can gain these skills by learning about people or practicing your collaboration skills by working in a group project. One way to do this is look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "Arts and Humanities" which lead you to examine arts and culture, ways of knowing, and human experiences. Additionally, you may consider enrolling in the following courses:
Working together is a cornerstone for all types of careers. You can gain these skills by learning about people or practicing your collaboration skills by working in a group project. One way to do this is look for classes that fulfill NAU's General Studies "Arts and Humanities" which lead you to examine arts and culture, ways of knowing, and human experiences. Additionally, you may consider enrolling in the following courses:
- FYS 121 First Year Seminar
- PSY 101 Intro to Psychology
- SOC 101 Intro to Sociology
- SUS 101 Intro to Sustainable Communities
- SW 220 People to People Social Welfare and Social Work
Time Management and Organization
Time Management and Organization
How do you structure your time? Consider courses that help you hone in on time management and project completion. NAU General Studies courses allow you to practice these skills throughout all courses; however, below are a list that highlight project completion and reflecting on your personal time management.
How do you structure your time? Consider courses that help you hone in on time management and project completion. NAU General Studies courses allow you to practice these skills throughout all courses; however, below are a list that highlight project completion and reflecting on your personal time management.
- ENG 105 Critical Reading and Writing in the University Community
- PRM 110 Intro to Leisure
- HS 200 Healthy Lifestyles
- TH 101 Intro to Theatre
- CMF and JLS 251 Workshops
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