National American University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the preparation needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students planning on taking the exam in these states will take the CPA review courses as part of their undergraduate degree.
Graduates of the accounting program will find many opportunities as private accountants for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies or non-profit organizations. They may also find opportunities to secure positions leading to executive management in large corporations.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting provides specialized education for various entry-level positions in the accounting profession. It is designed for easy transfer into the bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Graduates of this program can expect to find employment as accounting technicians, payroll clerks, bookkeepers, or clerical assistants in buiness, government or non-profit organizations. With experience, the graduate may qualify for more advanced positions, such as payroll supervisor, lead accountant or tax specialist.
The applied management program is designed for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding or other vocational areas.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupationally related training at community colleges, technical institutes, military service schools, or industry-related schools in business, health, or another technical field.
This degree is an excellent choice for those who do not care to specialize in any particular business area but want a broad understanding of business. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a wide range of challenging jobs in business, government, or non-profit organizations, including various management positions in retailing, finance, insurance and marketing. It is an excellent degree for those who desire to operate a business of their own.
This specialized Associate of Applied Science degree program emphasizes an understanding of business and an introduction to the use of computers in business. Students may elect to continue in the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. They may also choose an emphasis in accounting, information technology, financial management, pre-law, international business, management or marketing.
Managers today often need skills in financial management. The accounting emphasis provides the student with a strong background in financial accounting and budgeting as well as preparing the student for a career in management. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting prepares students for various management positions which also have responsibilities in budgeting and financial management. This option does not prepare the student for the Certified Public Accountant examination.
This is an excellent degree for those students interested in the field of finance. Graduates from this program can expect to be well qualified for jobs in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.
This degree is intended for the business major that recognizes the importance and growth of the use of digital information in today’s business world. As with all the business administration degrees, a wide range of job opportunities are available, but the graduate of this degree will have an advantage in the ability to use information technology to get the job done.
More and more business is being conducted on an international level. This degree gives the student the opportunity to focus on how business conducted on a global scale is different from domestic enterprise. The types of jobs available are similar to those with a general business degree, but the graduate from this degree program will have a distinct advantage in working for any firm that does business globally.
This degree is intended for those students who aspire to high-level executive management positions in private industry or government agencies. Graduates can expect to find opportunities in a wide range of management positions, including human resource management, operations management and production supervisors.
This is an exciting degree for those people who are creative and like to be on the front-line of business development. Graduates from this degree will find many career opportunities such as, retail management, sales management, marketing research, advertising and promotion.
For students whose goal is to attend law school, National American University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with emphasis in pre-law. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and skills to facilitate their success in law school. Specialized courses promote the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication skills, a fundamental understanding of substantive and procedural law, legal research skills, and knowledge of ethical guidelines governing the conduct of attorneys. Other courses in business and general education provide students with a broad base of knowledge for success in today's complex society.
Students who earn this degree may apply for admission to law school. Students should check the admission requirements of each law school in which they are interested in attending. Generally, to be admitted into law school, a person must have earned a bachelor's degree with a high grade point average and have performed well on the Law School Admission Test. Success in gaining admission to, and achieving success in, law school is contingent upon the ability and effort of each student. Receipt of this degree does not ensure that a student will be admitted to, or succeed in, law school.
Students who receive this degree, but do not subsequently earn a law degree, may pursue a variety of careers in which the above-mentioned knowledge and skills may be utilized. In many states, a person with this degree may qualify as a paralegal or legal assistant who can assist a licensed attorney. Only licensed attorneys may practice law. A person who earns this degree may not give legal advice or represent a client in court.
The Associate of Science Degree in General Education Studies offers an opportunity for those students who have not declared a career goal. Upon completion of this degree, the student may apply most of the course work toward a four-year degree at National American University. The numAugust 30, 2007end on the program selected.
The health care management program is designed for individuals interested in finding career opportunities in administrative or leadership positions within the diverse health care field or within their own area of clinical/professional expertise.
The curriculum was created to give students a deeper knowledge of current health care management topics, operations and practices. Courses focus on the analytical skills necessary to determine the needs of the health care industry and problem-solving skills to implement and manage the solutions. The program focuses on critical areas in health care today including policy, regulatory, finance, ethics, administration and technology.
Two enrollment options are available to students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management:
Option 1: A "four-year" program designed for students who wish to enter the health care management field. If a student has completed prior course work, a course-by-course evaluation will be conducted and credit granted where possible.
Option 2: A “degree completion” program
that allows students who have previously earned a diploma or associate degree in nursing or allied health to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management in two years, or less, if attending classes full-time at NAU. Length of time to earn a bachelor’s degree may vary depending on extent of diploma program.
This two-year program of study provides education for various entry-level positions in the information systems field. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to design a program in their area of interest, which may be in programming, database administration, Microsoft networking or software applications. Graduates may qualify for positions such as computer operators, programmers, database administrators or microcomputer specialists.
Credits earned in this program will apply toward the information technology bachelor's degree with an emphasis in management information systems.
The requirement for management personnel to understand information technology and its impact upon modern business operations has never been greater. This degree program, with its component of business, finance, management, and accounting courses and its specialization in MIS, prepares graduates to be managers in informatiAugust 30, 2007 analysts and information systems managers.
The medical assistant performs administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the scope of specific training and state law and in accordance with assignments by a physician.
Administrative duties may include patient scheduling, receptionist duties, medical record management, medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures and office accounts, fees and collections.
Clinical duties may include interviewing and teaching patients, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the exam, performing routine laboratory testing, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and administering medications. A medical assistant with sufficient training and experience may become responsible for office management.
The medical assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of other required course work. Students are required to obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination prior to enrolling in the clinical science lab and laboratory techniques courses; in addition, they must complete a physical examination and tuberculosis testing prior to externship.
The medical staff services management degree is designed to prepare graduates to work in a hospital or health care facility as a credentialing expert. A certified MSSM is qualified to become an integral part of health care administration that would be responsible for: managing compliance, adherence to government bylaws, credentialing of staff, operations management (staffing, budgets, database administration, etc.), continuing education, and upholding organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.
National American University offers both a Bachelor of Science degree and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Paralegals, sometimes called legal assistants, may be employed in law firms; corporate legal departments; local, state, and federal government offices; bank and trust offices; and other offices requiring analytical and communication skills.
Under the supervision of an attorney, a paralegal may interview clients and witnesses; draft court pleadings and other legal documents; perform legal research; investigate medical, police, and other records; attend hearings; assist in trial preparations; and assist at trial. A paralegal may not give legal advice, represent a client in court, or set fees. A person convicted of a felony may not serve as a paralegal in the State of South Dakota without the approval of the South Dakota Supreme Court.
Credits earned in the Associate of Applied Science degree apply toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies.
Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists by providing medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians receive written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patients as well as establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. This is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to change careers and finish a degree program in two years or less, or continue on to pharmacy school.
Many employers are now seeking pharmacy technicians with formal training. NAU's pharmacy technician students participate in classroom and laboratory work in a variety of areas, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy record keeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics. This extensive training prepares graduates of the program to sit for The National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
The therapeutic massage industry is a rapidly growing profession. Taking into consideration the mind, body, and spirit the focus of the massage therapist is to meet the needs of the client by perceiving the body as a whole.
With over fifty different therapeutic approaches, the massage therapist is not limited to utilizing only one approach. Massage therapists may work with premature babies, infants, children with disabilities, adults, and geriatric clients. This program is designed to be the foundation of any massage therapist's career.
Massage therapists are found in a variety of settings. They may be found under the supervision of a health care facility such as a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center or chiropractic office. Other massage establishments may include fitness centers, day spas, cruise lines, nutrition centers, or hair salons, and may be employed by the establishment or on an independent contract. Many therapists choose to be self-employed and open a private practice independently or with several associates. Administrative duties may include client scheduling, receptionist duties, client record management, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures, fees and collections.
Clinical duties may include interviewing the client, documenting client progress reports, administering massage techniques for the purpose of relaxation, revitalization, or rehabilitation, or conducting on-site corporate massage.
