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National American University

National American University
4020 Jackson Boulevard Suite 1
Rapid City, SD 57702

Official telephone: (605) 394-4800
Fax number: (605) 394-4871
Website: https://www.national.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: quarter system (four terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 33%
Student:Faculty ratio: 6:1
Total faculty: 67 men, 69 women
Full-time faculty: 1 men, 1 women
Part-time faculty: 66 men, 68 women

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
independent study, accelerated program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Construction Management, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
  • Small Business Administration/Management
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Business/Management
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Construction Management, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Information Technology
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Professions and Studies, Other
  • Legal Studies
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Retail Management
  • Science Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Strategic Intelligence
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Transportation and Materials Moving, Other
Certificates

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Construction Management, General
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Diplomas

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Strategic Intelligence
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
Doctorates

  • Community College Administration
  • Education, Other
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
  • Strategic Intelligence
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
    (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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