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Traditional Online education

Through our nationally recognized Traditional Online programs, you’ll engage in online courses that fit your busy life. You can pursue a fully accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree while maintaining your job and personal obligations.

We will connect you with flexible programs and affordable tuition, smoothing the way for you to gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to elevate your career.

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How NAU’s Traditional Online college degrees work

Our Traditional Online degree programs blend flexibility with scheduled progress, and each of our online courses is structured and guided by a dedicated professor. You won’t have to go it alone—our online platform allows you to:

  • connect with faculty mentors and peers
  • participate in discussions and presentations
  • collaborate on projects, regardless of your location

Personalized resources while you take classes online

You can attend class on your own time, when it’s most convenient for you—and our support services are second to none:

  • 24/7 IT support
  • online tutors
  • online library resources and databases
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Time-tested, quality online college courses

Thirty years ago, NAU began to reach out to students throughout Arizona with a revolutionary, distance-learning approach that has evolved into today’s nationally recognized NAU Online. We take pride in being among the first and the best.

Traditional Online vs. Competency-Based Online

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