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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://www9.nau.edu/policies/Client/Details/1440?whoIsLooking=Students&pertainsTo=All&sortDirection=Ascending&page=4

Brewing Science

Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services

Forestry, General

Forest Sciences and Biology

Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

Area Studies, Other

Ethnic Studies

American Indian/Native American Studies

Women's Studies

Communication, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Journalism

Radio and Television

Political Communication

Sports Communication

Technical and Scientific Communication

Communication Management and Strategic Communications

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

Information Technology

Informatics

Computer Game Programming

Computer Science

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Indian/Native American Education

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Community College Administration

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

Superintendency and Educational System Administration

International School Administration/Leadership

Educational/Instructional Technology

Social and Philosophical Foundations of 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

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods

College/Postsecondary/University Teaching

Art Teacher Education

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Technical Teacher Education

Biology Teacher Education

Chemistry Teacher Education

History Teacher Education

Physics Teacher Education

Spanish Language Teacher Education

Earth Science Teacher Education

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Engineering, General

Civil Engineering, General

Computer Engineering, General

Computer Software Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Energy Systems Engineering, General

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Linguistics

Spanish Language and Literature

English Language and Literature, General

Creative Writing

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

Rhetoric and Composition

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other

General Literature

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biomedical Sciences, General

Microbiology, General

Biotechnology

Conservation Biology

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Mathematics, General

Statistics, General

Applied Statistics, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Behavioral Sciences

Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis

Sustainability Studies

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 2024 enrollment of 28,468 students, with 21,398 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. 187 in the National Science Foundation's 2022 national research ranking of public universities. 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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