Academic areas of interest

Your future is full of opportunities! Whether you know what you want to study or are still considering your options, NAU is here to help you explore, grow, and plan for what’s next.

Explore your interests and uncover paths that match your goals and passions.

Discover where your interests can lead

An HRM student gets hands-on experience in management at the Enchantment resort in Sedona, AZ.

Administration and Management

Lead projects and teams, manage resources, and make strategic decisions to help organizations succeed.
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Business

Understand how organizations operate through marketing, finance, and innovation, and gain skills to thrive in competitive markets.
Indigenous high school students attend a media workshop on NAU campus.

Communication and Languages

Build skills in storytelling, media, and languages to connect people and ideas across cultures.
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Criminal Justice

Study the legal system and help promote fairness, safety, and accountability in communities.
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Education and Counseling

Prepare to teach, mentor, or support others through meaningful roles in schools and community organizations.
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Engineering and Technology

Learn to design and build practical, forward-thinking solutions that improve lives and drive progress in every industry.
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Environment and Sustainability

Focus on protecting the planet through environmental science, conservation, and sustainable practices.
Two dental hygienist students look at an screen displaying a dental x-ray.

Healthcare

Explore careers in care, science, and service that promote health and well-being for individuals and communities.
HRM staff, students, and faculty get hands-on experience serving dishes at Shift, a local Flagstaff restaurant.

Hospitality and Tourism

Learn how to design and provide memorable experiences through travel, food service, and event planning.
NAU student plays the trombone surrounded by aspen trees in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Humanities and Arts

Study human stories, cultural expression, and creative practice through history, philosophy, art, and more.
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Mathematics and Data Analysis

Use logic, statistics, and technology to analyze data and solve complex problems.
Students attending class and working as part of the School of Nursing.

Nursing

Prepare to provide direct, compassionate care in hospitals, clinics, and communities.
Students hiking in the great outdoors.

Parks and Recreation

Support public health and wellness through managing parks, programs, and outdoor resources.
NAU student works with vials in a research lab.

Science

Explore biology, chemistry, physics, and more as you study the systems that shape our world.
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Social and Behavioral Sciences

Understand how individuals and societies function through research and real-world application.
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Exploratory

If you’re still deciding, that’s okay! Once enrolled, our Exploratory program helps you find the right fit while earning credit toward your degree.
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