Accreditations, Approvals & Affiliations
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.
The baccalaureate and master’s degree 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.
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).
