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.
The athletic training education program is on probation with a progress report due on or before December 1, 2009, to the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
The medical assisting programs offered at Albuquerque, Bloomington, Colorado Springs, Denver, 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 Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs can be contacted at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756, phone (727)210-2350, fax (727) 210-2354.
Initial approval has been granted by the Kansas State Board of Nursing for the university’s Practical Nurse Diploma and Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Mobility program.
Full approval has been granted by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for the university’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program.
Interim approval has been granted by the Colorado Board of Nursing for the university’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program.
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 awarded candidate status for the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program for spring 2008 through fall 2009. Candidate status has also been awarded for the bachelor’s degree nursing program for fall 2008 through spring 2010.
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) has granted full initial accreditation for the NAU Zona Rosa, Missouri ASN program for spring 2009 through spring 2014.
The paralegal studies program offered at the Rapid City campus is approved by the American Bar Association.
The veterinary technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
National American University has received specialized accreditation for its Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Management, and Master of Business Administration degree programs in business through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas.
The university is affiliated with Human International University, Japan; Universidad del Mar, Chile; Universidad Privada Cumbre, Bolivia; Skyline College, United Arab Emirates; Skyline Business School, India and New York College, Greece for the purpose of lower division instruction and academic articulation programs.
National American University is approved for veteran's training and for administering the various educational programs sponsored by state and federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Social Security Administration, and various state rehabilitation services.
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.