{"id":748,"date":"2018-08-03T11:53:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-03T18:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/?page_id=748"},"modified":"2024-02-16T10:10:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T17:10:08","slug":"gem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/gem\/","title":{"rendered":"GEM Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>GEM Program<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1430 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2018\/10\/gem_logo_1-150x150.png\" alt=\"General Education Mobile logo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2018\/10\/gem_logo_1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2018\/10\/gem_logo_1-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/201\/2018\/10\/gem_logo_1.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airuniversity.af.mil\/Barnes\/CCAF\/\">Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)<\/a> General Education Mobile (GEM) is an approved educational partnership with Northern Arizona University. The partnership permits airmen and guardians to complete 15 general education credits in a single block of courses in order to meet CCAF AAS degree requirement via online classes. In addition to traditional 16-week terms, NAU offers 8-week online courses. For more information about our course schedules, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/registrar\/important-dates\/\">Office of the Registrar&#8217;s Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NAU courses are offered in five general areas: Mathematics, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Social Sciences, and Humanities. Military students must complete a class from each area- either online or on-site at one of NAU&#8217;s statewide locations.<\/p>\n<p>For CCAF students who only what to take general education courses from NAU, there is a shorter, easier application NAU has to assist GEM students. Note: The application fee is waived for military. Be sure to select the Extended Campuses application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/nau.edu\/Application\/Non-Degree-Info\/\">Apply today<\/a>\u00a0for GEM Courses as a Non-Degree Seeking Student. NAU offers many choices for taking GEM classes,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/\">search now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>NAU is a regionally accredited, nationally recognized, military-friendly University that offers DoD Tuition Assistance rates for eligible and approved service members. For<\/p>\n<h2>General education classes for military students<\/h2>\n<p><strong>CCAF GEM requirement\u00a0 \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0 NAU college courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Humanities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=000480&amp;term\">ARH142<\/a> WESTERN ART SINCE 1400<\/li>\n<li>Humanities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=000510&amp;term\">ART 100<\/a> &#8211; ART APPRECIATION<\/li>\n<li>Humanities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=004590&amp;term\">HUM 101<\/a> &#8211; INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES<\/li>\n<li>Humanities \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007438&amp;term=1247\">REL 150<\/a> \u2013 RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD<\/li>\n<li>Humanities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007904&amp;term\">SPA 101<\/a> &#8211; FIRST YEAR SPANISH<\/li>\n<li>Humanities &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007906&amp;term\">SPA 102<\/a> &#8211; FIRST YEAR SPANISH<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=005202&amp;term\">MAT 114<\/a> &#8211; QUANTITATIVE REASONING<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=012074&amp;term\">MAT121<\/a> FINITE MATHEMATICS WITH CALCULUS<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=005209&amp;term\">MAT131<\/a> TOPICS IN CALCULUS<\/li>\n<li>Oral Communication &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007567&amp;term\">CST 111<\/a> &#8211; FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=000274&amp;term=1247\">ANT 104<\/a> \u2013 LOST TRIBES AND BURIED CITIES<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=006804&amp;term\">POS 110<\/a> &#8211; AMERICAN POLITICS<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=006805&amp;term=1247\">POS 120<\/a> &#8211; WORLD POLITICS<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007190&amp;term\">PSY 101<\/a> &#8211; INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007761&amp;term\">SOC 101<\/a> &#8211; INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY<\/li>\n<li>Social Sciences \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=007773&amp;term=1247\">SOC 215<\/a> \u2013 RACE AND ETHIC RELATIONS<\/li>\n<li>Written Communication &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Courses\/course?courseId=002607&amp;term\">ENG 105<\/a> &#8211; CRITICAL READING AND WRITING IN THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Degree-seeking students<\/h2>\n<p>CCAF students desiring to obtain a bachelor\u2019s degree from NAU should submit an Extended Campuses\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nau.edu\/Application\/Transfer-Info\/\">Transfer application<\/a>\u00a0for admission.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ec.nau.edu\/degreesearch.aspx#Mode=O\">online degree programs<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n<h2>Tuition &amp; Fees<\/h2>\n<p>The Northern Arizona University tuition for CCAF and other military personnel who qualify and are approved for DoD Tuition Assistance is $250 per credit hour\u2013the maximum covered by DoD. <a href=\"http:\/\/ec.nau.edu\/AffordableTuitionRates.aspx\">Read more about our tuition and fees.<\/a> Be sure to review the numerous financial aid options, scholarships and reduced tuition for active duty.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Northern Arizona University?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Respected<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Earn your degree from a fully accredited public university.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Take classes online or, if you are in Arizona, take classes in-person at one of our statewide locations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accelerated<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Complete your AU-ABC requirements quickly with multiple class start dates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helpful<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Access student services and advisors online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Affordable<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Take advantage of DoD Tuition Assistance and financial aid opportunities on top of already-low tuition rates and fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support services for GEM students<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/online-innovative-educational-initiatives\/faculty-staff-resources\/a-z-support-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">List of A-Z support Links | Online and Innovative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information Technology Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-success-centers\/tutoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tutoring Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/academic-success-centers\/remote-academic-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Support<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/university-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/veteran-success-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Veteran Success Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<h4>GEM program contact<\/h4>\n<p>Cecilia Torres<br \/>\nProgram Coordinator, Veteran &amp; Military Services<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:928-523-7231\">928-523-7231<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Cecilia.Torres@nau.edu\">Cecilia.Torres@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">More resources<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/submit-your-class-schedule\/\">VA Enrollment Certification<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/vsc-news-events\/\">NAU Upcoming Events<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/naz-community-calendar\/\">NAZ Community Events<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/forms-index\/\">Forms | Policies | Resources<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/nau-veteran-oral-history-information\/\">Vet Oral History Project<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/veteran-and-military-services\/contact-information\/\">Contact us<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Serving our Military-Connected students and families by focusing on exemplary service, professionalism, and respect.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEM Program The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) is an approved educational partnership with Northern Arizona University. 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