National American University is about personal development and community. When you choose to attend NAU, you don't just join a group of diverse students and faculty; you join a group of people from all walks of life sharing a unique experience.
Our staff is devoted to helping you balance your education with your personal and professional obligations - it's our commitment. Through flexible class scheduling, dedicated career advisors and quality programs, NAU strives to provide a caring and supportive learning environment to ensure your success as a student.
Course offerings vary by campus. Please check for up-to-date programs at the campus you're interested in.
NAU provides financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities and low interest loan programs through federal, state and local sources for those who qualify. Our friendly staff will help you apply.
From the day you register to the day you graduate, we're with you every step of the way. Whether it is in the classrooms or online, our specially designed degree and diploma programs are based on class sizes of 15 to 24 students.
National American University students receive assistance with professional resume writing, interviewing skills and post-interview follow-up. Our placement services are available to assist and support our graduates in their job searches.
The need for information security professionals has never been greater. The associate degree in computer security will familiarize students with techniques related to information security basics, network, operating system and software security, and methods for penetration testing. Graduates will possess the necessary tools to become IT professionals with the knowledge and expertise to identify emerging security risks and implement security policies and procedures to support organizational goals.
This program is designed to prepare computer support specialists to work in the healthcare industry. The major core classes provide students with the skills necessary to provide technical support for the implementation and maintenance of electronic health records. The emphasis area classes focus on regulations, procedures and legal principles unique to the healthcare industry.
This program of study prepares graduates for various entry-level positions in the information system field with a balanced overview of technology in the major core. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to design a program in their area of interest and their technology-related certifications, which may be in Microsoft networking, Cisco networking, or other technical disciplines. Graduates may qualify for positions such as network administrators, network engineers, or other technical positions.
This two-year program of study leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree and is designed to provide education for various entry-level positions in the information systems field. You will work with your advisor to design a program in your area of interest such as programming, database administration, Microsoft networking or software applications. As a graduate, you'll be qualified for positions such as computer programmer, programmer/operator, database administrator and networking or microcomputer specialist.
This program prepares students for the technology jobs of the future. Information security is the practice of ensuring the confidentiality, availability or integrity of a system. Digital forensics courses will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of digital forensics investigation tools and techniques, and the collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence. Graduates will have an in-depth understanding of threats, risks, and attacks, and the technologies, policies and procedures to mitigate information system threats.
The Applied Information Technology bachelor's degree provides you with a solid foundation of coursework in operating systems, databases, software, website design, networks and project management. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or newcomer to the field, the Applied IT program accelerates your graduation date by maximizing the transfer of credits from prior IT coursework or degrees helping you to advance your career fast.
This program prepares students to enter the exciting and challenging field of Information Technology. Armed with a solid core of information technology skills, students are prepared to enter the workforce as computer support specialists providing technical support, assistance, and advice to individuals and organizations that depend on information technology.
This program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of network design and operation. Graduates of this program have the necessary skills to manage and provide technical support for a computer network. The focus on Microsoft and Cisco networking helps prepare students to take the Microsoft MCITP Server Administrator exams and Cisco CCNA certifications.
The requirement for management personnel to understand computer technology and its impact upon modern business operations has never been greater. This degree program, with its component business, finance, management and accounting courses and its specialization in IT, prepares graduates to be managers in computer technology. Graduates are qualified as well for positions as systems analysts, computer center managers, and sales and marketing representatives.
National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
NAU has also recently received accreditation from the CCNE for their Bachelors and Masters in Nursing programs.
The baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing at National American University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.
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