Bachelor of University Studies
If you are interested in earning an
adaptable degree that you can mold to your interests and specific career
aspirations, the Bachelor of University Studies (BUS) may be a good choice.
This degree provides the flexibility for
an advanced student to change direction and build upon prior educational
experiences in multiple disciplines. It will provide you with focused
preparation for your career path and concentrated study in two areas as you
complete two minors.
Degree requirements
To major in University Studies, you
must:
- have
60 credit units completed or in progress
- be a current NAU student or have been admitted to NAU
- be a Flagstaff Mountain Campus student
- complete the application and submit to the Gateway Student Success Center. This degree is available beginning in the 2012-2013 catalog.
Career opportunities
With this versatile degree, you will
be equipped to begin a variety of career paths, including:
- writing and editing
- grant writing
- entrepreneurship
- publishing
- program administration
- non-profits
- corporate
- non-governmental organization (NGO)
- event planning
Program learning outcomes
- Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills of written/oral communication, analytic reasoning/critical thinking, and quantitative reasoning
- Apply knowledge of human cultures, diversity, and global issues to intra/interpersonal situations
- Apply knowledge of the physical/natural world and scientific literacy in appropriate contexts and to situations involving the interaction of any environment
- Demonstrate problem solving and application of skills in a real world setting
- Synthesize the skills and objectives from the breadth of liberal studies, diversity, and two disciplines to apply to novel situations specific to career goals