College Profile: National American University-Overland Park

National American University's Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupational-related training at community colleges, technical institutes, military service schools, or industry-related schools in business, health, or another technical field. This program provides business students with an overview of accounting, economics, finance and management knowledge and skills needed for entry-level business supervisory positions. It also gives them an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.

NAU's Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Management is an excellence choice for students who already hold degrees, diplomas or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding, or other vocational areas. Combined with our sound business and general education courses, this degree prepares graduates for advancement in management areas associated with their specialty fields. Two options are available in this program: (1) transfer of credit from the source of the specialty training, or (2) creation of a specialty area using National American University courses. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of theory and application related to the business environment so they can collect and analyze data, identify alternative solutions, and select the most appropriate course of action for specific business problems. It also gives them an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.

As a university grounded in the basics of business, National American University's business administration degree program might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. NAU's 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.

As a university grounded in the basics of business, National American University's business administration degree program might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. A wide variety of emphasis areas gives students the options to customize their business educations to point them directly into the heart of their chosen career field after graduation. Students studying business administration are broadly introduced to all areas of business, including accounting, information technology, marketing, finance, international business, management and more.

In today's business world, managers often need skills in financial management. National American University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting degree program provides students with strong backgrounds in financial accounting and budgeting, as well as preparing them for careers in management. This program gives students excellent preparation for various management positions which also have responsibilities in budgeting and financial management.

This is an excellent degree for students interested in the field of finance. Graduates can expect to be well qualified for careers in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.

This is an excellent degree for students interested in the field of finance. Graduates can expect to be well qualified for careers in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.

This degree is intended for business majors who recognize the importance and growth of the use of digital information in today's business world. As with all business administration degrees, a wide range of job opportunities is available, but graduates of this degree will have an advantage in the ability to use information technology to get the job done.

This degree is intended for business majors who recognize the importance and growth of the use of digital information in today's business world. As with all business administration degrees, a wide range of job opportunities is available, but graduates 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 students the opportunity to focus on how business conducted on a global scale is different from domestic enterprise. The types of careers available are similar to those with a general business degree, but graduates from this degree program will have a distinct advantage in working for any firm that does business globally.

More and more business is being conducted on an international level. This degree gives students the opportunity to focus on how business conducted on a global scale is different from domestic enterprise. The types of careers available are similar to those with a general business degree, but graduates from this degree program will have a distinct advantage in working for any firm that does business globally.

For students who aspire to high-level executive management positions in private industry or government agencies, this degree program is ideal. Graduates can anticipate opportunities in a wide range of management positions, including human resource management, operations management and production supervision.

For students who aspire to high-level executive management positions in private industry or government agencies, this degree program is ideal. Graduates can anticipate opportunities in a wide range of management positions, including human resource management, operations management and production supervision.

For students whose goal is to attend law school, National American University offers a curriculum designed to provide them 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.

For students whose goal is to attend law school, National American University offers a curriculum designed to provide them 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.

The Health Care Management degree completion program is designed to provide working professionals with the necessary skills to become effective managers and leaders in the fast growing health care industry. The admission requirements for this program include a balance of previous education and work experience to assure the student's success in this area of study.

The Health Care Management degree completion program is designed to provide working professionals with the necessary skills to become effective managers and leaders in the fast growing health care industry. The admission requirements for this program include a balance of previous education and work experience to assure the student's success in this area of study.

National American University's two-year program of study provides education for various entry-level positions in the information systems field. Students can work with their advisors to design programs in their areas of interests, which may be 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 NAU's 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 MIS, prepares graduates to be managers in information technology. Graduates are qualified for careers as systems analysts and information systems managers.

National American University's Medical Assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of required course work. Medical assistants perform 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, reception duties, medical record management, medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures and office accounts, fees and collections.

This program is designed to prepare qualified, caring and compassionate practical and registered nurses who demonstrate competence in providing quality care across the life-span. After the first year, you will receive a practical nursing diploma, and can request to test for licensure as a practical nurse. If you desire to do so, you may work for a year or longer as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and when timing is appropriate for you, return to the nursing program continuing your education to attain an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and be qualified for licensure as a Registered Nurse. However, if you wish to proceed without a break, you may elect to do so. For acceptance consideration, you must submit an application for each year of the ASN Mobility Program.

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Today's environment of health care has created a growing need for professional nurses with the bachelor's degree. NAU's RN to BSN degree completion program provides the knowledge necessary to challenge nurses to further their professional education and expand their career opportunities. The baccalaureate program may be completed through online learning or through traditional on-campus courses. The BSN degree broadens the career choices for registered nurses to include management, leadership, research and teaching positions. The BSN also offers the opportunity for them to further their education to the master's and doctorate level.

National American University offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies for students who wish to pursue a course of study emphasizing basic paralegal skills. Credits earned in this program will apply toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Students can normally achieve the bachelor's degree in six additional quarters.

National American University offers a highly acclaimed Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program. 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, paralegals 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. Paralegals may not give legal advice, represent a client in court or set fees.

Nursing is both an art and a science with varying levels of practitioners. The art of nursing centers upon the meaning of relationships between the patient and nurse. In practicing the art of nursing, the nurse gives attention to aesthetic and caring approaches. Nursing as a science is based upon a unique body of knowledge derived from a general education in the areas of physical, biological and behavioral sciences. Within nursing, there are levels of practice within varying settings which require different educational preparation. As a practical nurse graduate, you will provide direct patient care by assisting with data collection, contributing to a plan of care, perform basic therapeutic and preventive nursing measures, and assist in evaluating the outcomes of nursing interventions of patients with commonly occurring health problems.

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. NAU's Therapeutic Massage program is designed to be the foundation of any massage therapist's career. Massage therapists are found in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, chiropractic offices and other health care facilities. Many therapists choose to be self-employed and open a private practice independently or with several associates.

NAU's diploma program in therapeutic massage offers a well-rounded curriculum with an excellent balance between lectures and experiential courses. With a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology of the human body, this program is strong on the basics, and it gives students optimal opportunities to develop their 'touch' skills. Best of all, this program gets students out into the working world quickly, because it is designed to be completed in as little as 12 months if attending classes full time. After that, students can continue on part time to earn NAU's AAS degree in therapeutic massage, while they're already enjoying a career in the field.