Departments, facilities, and programs

Academic Departments 

Our degree programs in humanities, arts, and modern languages can open up new cultural worlds for you.

• Asian Studies Program 
• Cinema Studies 
• Comparative Cultural Studies (formerly Humanities, Arts, and Religion) 
• English 
• History 
• Latin American Studies 
• Global Languages & Cultures 
• Museum Studies 
• Philosophy 
• School of Art 
• School of Music 
• Theatre 

Facilities and venues

Enjoy our venues for arts and cultural events whether you’re showcasing your talent or appreciating the talent of others.

• Ardrey Memorial Auditorium  
• Ashurst Hall  
• Clifford E. White Theatre 
• Studio Theatre 

Study Abroad Opportunities

The arts and humanities are global in their reach.  For this reason the college, in conjunction with the Center for International Education (CIE), offers a number of faculty-led programs both during the academic year and in the summer.

Community Programs

In addition to educating our own students, everyone is encouraged to take part in our rich cultural community.

Many of the events sponsored by the college are open to the community. Please check the site frequently for updated information.

Ongoing

• College of Arts and Letters Film Series 
• Community Music and Dance Academy (for community members)  
• The Martin-Springer Institute, applying the lessons of the Holocaust to promote moral courage, altruism, and tolerance
• NAU Art Museum 
• NAU International Film Series 
• Northern Arizona Writing Project (for K-12 teachers and students) 

Summer programs

• Curry Summer Music Camp (for students in grades 7-12)
• Young Authors Camp (for students in grades 5-8)
• Summer opera program in Italy (under summer programs)
• The Martin-Springer Institute Holocaust Education programs (for high school teachers)
• Peaks Theatre Fest--dedicated to bringing live theatre to Arizona in the summertime