Study at National American University

National American University (NAU) opened its doors as National College of Business during World War II in Rapid City, South Dakota, offering administrative business education. In the early sixties, the school expanded and constructed several additional buildings including a gymnasium, a library and dormitories. In the seventies, the school began to extend its reach by opening additional campuses throughout the Midwest. The college received regional accreditation in the mid-eighties and changed its name to National American University back in ’97.

Today, NAU has campuses in a dozen cities in the Midwest and Southwest. Additionally, students may pursue some programs over the web through National American University Online.

Points of Distinction

• Regionally accredited university
• Blended online/on-campus MBA program
• Dormitory facilities on Rapid City campus
• Wide range of career degree and diploma programs

Course Topics

Over its 65+ year history, NAU’s Course Topics have expanded tremendously from its original secretarial school offerings. Today, students select a concentration in one of several categories such as business, information technology, legal, and health care.

National American University Admissions

The school operates an open admissions policy and there are no published deadlines. Although the process is non-competitive, certain minimum requirements must be met to be considered for admission.

NAU is eligible to receive aid from Federal and other assistance programs. This means that qualified applicants can receive assistance to attend the school such as grants, loans and scholarships.

Faculty Quality

Many of NAU’s faculty members hold advanced degrees, many with doctorates, relating to the fields in which the teach. They must also possess several years experience putting their professional knowledge into action in the real world. A 2004 survey reveals that there about 400 people at the school involved in instruction, many in a part-time role.

National American University Student Enrollment

In the Fall of 2004, there were about 4000 students enrolled at NAU across all campuses and including distance learning students. About two-thirds were pursuing bachelor’s degrees. The most popular concentration at that time was Applied Management. Most of the campuses have between 150 and 400 students, although the Rapid City campus is a bit larger.

Student life

NAU’s Rapid City location offers a more traditional student life with on-campus dormitories and intercollegiate athletics. There are also intramural programs and other school sponsored student activities. The other campuses are more geared for the working adult, focusing on convenient location and class schedules. Many students study part-time

(Note:Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

• Accounting

Criminal Justice

• Corrections and Criminal Justice Other
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Information Technology

• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Information Technology

Law

• International Business Trade and Tax Law (LL.M. J.S.D./S.J.D.)

Management and Administration

• Business Administration and Management General
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration General
• office Management and Supervision

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)

Medical and Dental Administration

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical office Management/Administration