Winter term | Northern Arizona University

Cocoa and credits? Yes, please!

The days are getting shorter, but don’t let that slow you down—keep your momentum going over the break. Classes begin December 15.

Enroll today

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Stack up your credits with winter courses

Did you know you need 30 credits per year to earn your bachelor’s degree in four years?

Enroll for winter term today if you are ready to:

get ahead for spring
catch up on credits
stay on track for graduation
learn something new

Browse the catalog

Our catalog has more than 100 winter courses, and most are available online. Stay cozy while you study! Check out our course list and earn your credits.

To enroll in for-credit winter courses, you must apply and be admitted to NAU.

Note: Courses are subject to change. Log in to LOUIE for the most up-to-date course information.

Explore winter courses at NAU

Art History

ARH 143 – introduction to the arts of asia

English

ENG 121 – the story of english

ENG 270 – introduction to creative writing: fiction

ENG 301W – language and literacy

ENG 305W – writing in disciplinary communities

ENG 530 – professional environmental writing

History

HIS 392 – the civil war: union in crisis

Humanities

HUM 101 – introduction to humanities

Music

MUS 294 – birth and development of rock music: 1940s to 1970s

Philosophy

PHI 223 – argument analysis

PHI 332 – health care ethics

Religious Studies

REL 150 – religions of the world

Career and Technical Education

CTE 300 – contexts of career and technical education

Educational Foundations

EDF 677 – educational sociology

Educational Psychology

EPS 606 – applied behavior management

EPS 610 – child psychology

Educational Research

EDR 610 – introduction to research

Special Education

ESE 280 – introduction to children with exceptional needs

ESE 548 – survey of special education

Communication Sciences and Disorders

CSD 191 – communication disorders in society

Advertising

ADV 310 – advertising media selection

Anthropology

ANT 101 – humankind emerging

ANT 102 – exploring cultures

ANT 103 – culture in communication

ANT 104 – lost tribes and buried cities

ANT 280 – shamans, surgeons, and syndromes: global health and healing

Applied Indigenous Studies

AIS 202 – roots of federal american indian policy

Communication

COM 150 – environmental communication

COM 200 – communication theory

COM 400 – mass communication regulation and responsibility

Communication Studies

CST 151 – interpersonal communication

CST 301 – race, gender, and media

Creative Media and Film

CMF 106 – introduction to documentary studies

CMF 122 – introduction to media studies

CMF 382 – the art of cinema

Criminology & Criminal Justice

CCJ 101 – introduction to crime and justice

CCJ 325 – drug issues and the law

CCJ 350 – violent crime

CCJ 360 – women, crime, and justice

CCJ 380 – law in america

Ethnic Studies

ES 100 – introduction to ethnic studies

ES 150 – introduction to african american studies

ES 160 – introduction to latino(a)/chicano(a) studies

ES 200 – race, identity and film

Geographic Science and Community Planning

GSP 148 – foods of the us

GSP 241 – world geography east

Parks and Recreation Management

PRM 300 – ecotourism

Photography

PHO 100 – introduction to photography

Political Science

POS 100 – introduction to politics

POS 220 – federal and arizona constitution

POS 359 – environmental policy

Psychology

PSY 101 – introduction to psychology

PSY 215 – abnormal psychology

PSY 230 – introduction to statistics in psychology

PSY 240 – developmental psychology

PSY 250 – social psychology

PSY 290 – research methods in psychology

PSY 326 – group behavior

PSY 344 – adult development and aging

Public Administration

PADM 411 – ethics, policy and administration

Sociology

SOC 101 – introduction to sociology

SOC 215 – race and ethnic relations

SOC 301 – topics in contemporary social issues

SOC 316 – sociology of sexuality

SOC 339 – crime, law and society

SOC 356 – the sociology of popular culture

Women’s and Gender Studies

WGS 180 – feminist media studies

WGS 191 – women, gender identity and ethnicity

WGS 360 – topics in global feminisms

Astronomy

AST 180 – introduction to astronomy

AST 201 – introduction to indigenous astronomy

Biological Sciences

BIO 181 – unity of life i: life of the cell

BIO 181L – unity of life i laboratory

BIO 182L – unity of life ii laboratory

BIO 182 – unity of life ii: lives of multicellular organisms

BIO 300 – human biology

BIO 303 – this is your brain: an introduction to neuroscience

BIO 373 – marine biology

Chemistry

CHM 360 – fundamental biochemistry

Forestry

FOR 425 – forest management applications in gis

Mathematics

MAT 100 – mathematics pathway

MAT 108 – algebra for precalculus

Physical Science

PHS 101 – physical science in everyday life

Physics

PHY 111 – general physics i

PHY 112 – general physics ii

PHY 161 – university physics i

Accounting

ACC 205 – introduction to business law

ACC 255 – financial accounting for business

ACC 256 – managerial accounting for business

Business Analytics

BAN 540 – applied business intelligence

BAN 542 – descriptive analytics, visualization and decision modeling for business analytics

BAN 545 – data warehousing for business analytics

Economics

ECO 201 – introduction to business statistics

ECO 280 – introduction to economics

ECO 284 – principles of economics: micro

Finance

FIN 303 – investment concepts

FIN 311 – principles of finance

FIN 558 – financial analytics

Hospitality Administration

HA 208 – fieldwork experience – internship

Information Systems

ISM 120 – intro to computer information systems

ISM 360 – management information systems

ISM 590 – advanced management of information assurance and security

Management

MGT 300 – managing, organizing and leading

MGT 303 – concepts in management

MGT 340 – business ethics

MGT 490C – strategic management

Calculate your costs

Financial aid is not immediately available for winter term courses. However, current students can request to apply a portion of their existing financial aid to a winter course. This is not guaranteed, and the form must be submitted by the due date.

To determine your costs and eligibility, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) directly at financial.aid@nau.edu or 928-523-4951.

Plan for winter

Whether you’re taking courses or enjoying the break, NAU has plenty to keep you busy this winter! Access the following resources to learn about scheduling, housing, and winter wellness.

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Mark your calendars

Classes begin December 15. The last day to register is December 16.

Important dates and deadlines

Speak with your advisor

Map out your courses for this winter and beyond. Your advisor can suggest courses that make the most sense for your schedule and goals.

Make an appointment today

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Stay in Flagstaff

Yes, housing is available on the Flagstaff campus during winter term! Check out housing locations, closures, and quiet hours.

Winter housing and fall closure

Check holiday closures

University offices will be closed from December 25–January 1 and will reopen on January 2.

University closure schedule

Succeed this session

Study smarter

NAU’s Academic Success Centers are open during winter term. You’ll have access to virtual tutoring and other academic resources to keep you cruising through your courses.

Stay healthy this winter

Campus Health Services offers medical in-person and telehealth appointments, urgent care services, mental health resources, health promotion programs, and counseling services. Campus Recreation offers innovative programs and facilities that will help you put your life in motion and stay physically healthy over the break.

Campus Health Services

Campus Recreation