National American University

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.

Our associate degree in Applied Information Technology 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Health and Beauty Management associate degree program prepares the licensed cosmetologist to own or operate a beauty parlor, salon or spa or to manage his or her own booth. This degree is designed for individuals who have earned a cosmetology certificate or diploma and have successfully passed their state board of cosmetology exam. A maximum of 60 quarter credit hours from a cosmetology certificate or diploma program is required to transfer into the health and beauty vocational core.

Students are able to add business skills to their industry knowledge and experiences through a performance-based curriculum that includes studies in management, marketing, communication, and career management. This program is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue a management career or become an entrepreneur in the health and beauty sector.

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.

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.

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.