National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools,
www.ncahlc.org, (312) 263-0456.
In addition, the following National American University programs are separately accredited or approved by national educational and professional
associations.
National American University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration emphasis Accounting
Master of Business Administration emphasis Health Care Administration
Master of Business Administration emphasis Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration emphasis International Business
Master of Business Administration emphasis Management
Master of Management
Master of Management emphasis Criminal Justice Management
Master of Management emphasis Health Care Administration
Master of Management emphasis Human Resource Management
Master of Management emphasis Proprietary Higher Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Applied Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Financial Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Pre-Law
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasis Tourism and Hospitality Management
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
Associate of Applied Science in Applied Management
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
The medical assisting programs offered at Albuquerque, Bloomington, Colorado Springs, Denver, Independence, Overland Park, Roseville, and Sioux Falls
are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) on the recommendation of the Medical Assisting
Education Review Board (MAERB). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs can be contacted at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater,
FL 33756, phone (727) 210-2350, fax (727) 210-2354.
The paralegal studies program offered at the Rapid City and Sioux Falls campuses are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
The pharmacy technician programs offered at Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Roseville and Sioux Falls are accredited by the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
The veterinary technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
Full approval has been granted by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for the university's Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program (Zona Rosa
campus).
Full approval has been granted by the Colorado Board of Nursing for the university's ASN program (Denver campus).
Program approval has been granted by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for the university's BSN program (Bloomington campus).
Interim approval has been granted by the South Dakota Board of Nursing for the university's BSN program (Rapid City and Sioux Falls campuses).
Initial approval has been granted by the Kansas State Board of Nursing for the university's BSN program, including LPN Bridge to BSN (Overland Park and
Wichita West campuses).
Full approval has been granted by the South Dakota Board of Nursing for the university's Online RN to BSN program.
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) has granted initial accreditation for the NAU Zona Rosa, Missouri ASN program for spring
2009 through spring 2014. The NLNAC has granted candidate status for the NAU Denver, Colorado ASN program for spring 2011 through spring 2013.
Information concerning NLNAC accreditation can be obtained at www.nlnac.org.
NAU nursing baccalaureate and master's degree programs has been granted new applicant status by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Information concerning CCNE accreditation can be obtained at www.aacn.nche.edu/CCNE/reports/rptNewApplicants.asp?sort=state#SD. On March 7-10, 2011,
the CCNE consultants visited the NAU School of Nursing to evaluate the BSN and MSN programs. The School of Nursing will receive the CCNE accreditation
decision by November 2011.
National American University is approved for veteran's training and for administering the various educational programs sponsored by state and federal
agencies.
National American University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to section 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an
endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
National American University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on
an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
National American University is regulated by: The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Room E201, Indianapolis, IN
46204. Toll free number: 1-800-227-5695 or (317) 232-1320.
National American University is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).