National American University

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Earning an associate degree in Accounting can prepare individuals for various positions working for business, government, or non-profit organizations. Career opportunities include payroll clerks, bookkeepers, and clerical assistants, and with further experience, graduates may advance to positions such as payroll supervisors, lead accountants, or tax specialists. After graduation we offer lifetime career placement services when needed and other post-graduate services that can assist graduates achieve their career goals.

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Earning an associate degree in Applied Management through our unique program allows individuals to use their previous occupational, educational, or industry-related experiences towards college credits to advance completion time towards their degree. Military training, technical and trade school education, and business or health care experience can be taken into consideration for granting credit towards this associate degree. Our career counselors can let prospective students know if their training qualifies for these credits.

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Earning an associate degree in Business Administration introduces learners to basic business disciplines as well as the use of computer applications and technology that are widely used by businesses today. The program also encourages students to develop critical thinking and leadership skills and prepare for entry into a rewarding career.

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Business Logistics is a program meant to help the student prepare for a career in business that involves the shipping, housing and relocation of products. Managing this inventory as it is purchased, stored and reassigned requires skills in accounting, finances, marketing, management, economics and more. Being able to respond to the wants and needs of your community or region will also be important in being successful, and classes aim to teach the prepared student these skills.

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NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree program in Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) prepares students from diverse backgrounds for rewarding careers in medical and scientific laboratories. The program includes courses in various clinical laboratory disciplines, as well as a general education core curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and the life sciences. Students acquire the knowledge and practical skills to perform a variety of laboratory tasks in a student-centered and supportive learning environment through courses such as:

• Introduction to the Medical Laboratory
• Basic Immunology and Serology
• Hematology I and II
• Clinical Microbiology I and II
• Clinical Chemistry I and II
• Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• General Chemistry and Microbiology

The clinical laboratory courses include a classroom lecture component and laboratory activities conducted in a fully-equipped teaching laboratory. Students will also participate in a six-month externship with local laboratories.

NAU is currently pursuing initial program accreditation status through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Program accreditation will allow CLT program graduates to be eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) and achieve MLT (ASCP) certification.

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The dedicated students will be motivated to have accomplished the following by the time they are successful graduates of National American University's Computer Security program: Perform the tasks necessary to bolster the data management needs of industry for this field, prove ability to perform the rudimentary information technology skills needed to give user support to organizations, implementation and upkeep of necessary information systems for the proper functioning of business management teams and safeguard data via the installation of proper security prototypes and more!

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Earning an associate degree in Criminal Justice can prepare learners for entry-level positions in private security, advancement within criminal justice agencies, or after completion of additional training in an officer's training academy, policing and institutional corrections employment. Our program helps students identify and develop appropriate solutions for criminal justice issues and understand the need to handle their position of authority ethically, logically, and wisely within the parameters of their organization. Graduates will gain an overall knowledge of the various agencies and their responsibilities within the American criminal justice system.

Students in the state of Minnesota are not eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of this program. Other public and private career options may be available to graduates.

This program may also benefit current officers who are seeking to advance their careers through education.

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With a degree as an Electronic Health Record Support Specialist you will be asked to use your computer skills and apply them to the health industry. It is the basis for storing medical records in the healthcare system today. You will take classes such as legal procedures, regulations and other applicable courses to know the ins and outs of law as it applies to the medical profession and the creation of documents.

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Individuals who are interested in a career in the health care field without providing direct patients' care can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology and become a vital member of a health care team. Students will learn how to assemble patients' charts and ensure complete and accurate information for current and future providers of care to provide the best treatment based on each individuals needs and conditions. The prospect for graduates of this program are expected to stay in high-demand according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition.

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Earning an associate degree in Information Technology can prepare learners for a variety of entry-level positions in the information systems field. Students will work with an advisor to customize a program based on their own particular area of interest such as programming, database administration, Microsoft networking, or software applications.

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The Medical Assisting associate degree program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of other required course work. The curriculum includes courses in administrative, clinical, and laboratory skills in order to provide graduates with the entry-level competencies required of medical assistants.

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Earning an associate degree in Medical Staff Services Management (MSSM) can prepare individuals to become credentialing experts in hospitals or other health care facilities. Certified MSSM professionals are responsible for overseeing staff credentialing, complying and adhering to governmental regulations, continuing education programs, and upholding organizational policies, procedures, and regulations within an organization. Graduates can become an integral part of health care administration in this specialized field.

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Earning an associate degree in Paralegal Studies introduces learners to basic paralegal skills such as how to conduct legal research, prepare documents for attorneys, and interview clients and other parties of interest in legal matters. This program will also provide students with fundamental knowledge of substantive and procedural law and help them develop critical thinking skills to enable them to analyze problems by identifying and evaluating alternative solutions.

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The growing use of prescription medications has created a need for formally trained pharmacy technicians. National American University's Associate of Applied Science program provides the knowledge necessary to achieve pharmacy technician certification. The AAS program at NAU is offered in a manner that accommodates traditional students and working adults. The program is designed to benefit individuals new to pharmacy and current pharmacy technicians interested in enhancing their skills and formalizing their training.

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If you are interested in beginning your own homegrown business or in adding to an existing business that you own, this degree is designed to help you acquire the ability to plan, analyze and strategize a new business. You will learn in a collaborative environment where teamwork is valued — and such hands-on lessons are valuable for anyone who wants to succeed in the business world.

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The National American University associate degree program in Nursing will provide the student the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate practice theories and concepts from nursing, sciences, and humanities when providing comprehensive nursing care in a variety of settings.