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Overview of 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
Areas of Study
Over its 65+ year history, NAU’s areas of study 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 Body
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
Information Technology
Law
Management and Administration
Medical Assisting and Nursing
Medical and Dental Administration
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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