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Northern Arizona University offers credit to students who have taken a qualifying College Board Advanced Placement Exam. Credit is awarded according to the AP table at: https://policy.nau.edu/policy/policy.aspx?num=100224

Construction Management, General

Business/Commerce, General

Business Administration and Management, General

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Accounting

Business/Managerial Economics

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Finance, General

Radio and Television

Journalism

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Communication, General

Technical and Scientific Communication

Informatics

Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

Computer Science

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

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Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Art Teacher Education

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Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Community College Administration

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

International and Comparative Education

Special Education and Teaching, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism

Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

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Computer Engineering, General

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Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Physical Therapy/Therapist

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Statistics, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Sustainability Studies

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

Computational Science

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

Environmental Science

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General

Forestry, General

Forest Sciences and Biology

Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

Environmental Studies

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Since our founding in 1899, NAU has fostered a collaborative community and a student-centered approach that engages both undergraduate and graduate students in active research and professional growth. Students work closely with faculty mentors, participating in rigorous scholarly activities involving research in the arts, business, education, the humanities, and the sciences. The university offers more than 190 baccalaureate and graduate degree programs, with a fall 2023 enrollment of 28,194 students, 21,550 at the Flagstaff campus. Surrounded by a spectacular natural laboratory and steeped in rich history, the NAU Flagstaff campus has nurtured a dynamic culture of academic inquiry and excellence that permeates through more than 20 statewide locations and NAU Online. As a high-research institution, NAU conducts significant studies in land management and climate sciences, microbiology, astronomy and planetary science, and health sciences. As our research grows in bioengineering, informatics and cyber systems, and the human microbiome, our interdisciplinary collaborations increase across the university and the region to find solutions to improve lives. NAU was rated No. 160 in the National Science Foundation's fiscal year 2021 national research ranking of public universities without a medical school, and No. 178 overall. Northern Arizona University stands as a beacon of inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability in higher education. Our dedication to diversity, our commitment to Indigenous Peoples, and the groundbreaking Access2Excellence initiative that covers tuition for Arizona residents with a household income up to $65,000 collectively demonstrate our unwavering mission to provide an excellent education to all students, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. We take pride in being a university that truly opens doors to a brighter future for everyone in our community and beyond.

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