CATALOG ADDENDUM Published June Quality higher education in a caring and supportive learning environment

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CATALOG ADDENDUM

2013-2014

Published June 2014

Quality higher education in a caring

and supportive learning environment

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

www.ncahlc.org (312) 263-0456

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General Information

Accreditation - Approvals - Affiliations

Initial Approval was 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).

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)* granted initial accreditation for the NAU Zona Rosa, Missouri ASN program for spring 2009 through spring 2014. Information concerning ACEN accreditation can be obtained at www.acenursing.org/. For more information, please contact the ACEN at 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org.

* Formerly NLNAC, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

Admissions Statement

National American University admits students of any age, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, cultural background, or national and ethnic origin to all of the programs, activities, rights, and privileges generally accorded or made available to students at the university. The university does not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other university-administered programs.

No qualified disabled person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any university-related program or activity. National American University reserves the right to make changes at any time in its policies and procedures, fees, class schedules, and/or programs.

Learner Services

Conduct

As a student at National American University, appropriate conduct and integrity are expected. In some instances of student misconduct, the university will issue a warning or will place the student on disciplinary probation, suspension, or will dismiss the student from the university. A written policy on student conduct is available from the office of the academic dean or the campus executive officer who has the authority and responsibility for overseeing student conduct.

Procedural fair play and due process will be provided in every instance. Proper safeguards for the welfare, safety and educational opportunity will be provided for all students.

Institutional obligations include, but are not limited to, upholding the law and maintenance of regulations regarding academic honesty and restricting prejudicial behavior, physical abuse or harassment, impropriety of personal behavior, or illicit use of drugs or intoxicants, especially as these relate to institutional and educational goals. Respect and tolerance are key words in the institutional expectations of students in their interaction with each other and with other members of the university community. Legal violations will be turned over to police authorities.

Students of National American University are expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to a learning environment. Students are required to treat others with respect and abide by the Student Code of Conduct. If a student treats any student or university employee in a disrespectful or unprofessional manner or otherwise violates the student code of conduct, the student may be subject to disciplinary action, including permanent suspension from the university. A copy of the student code of conduct is available at:

http://webapps.national.edu/Smart_Catalog/student_handbook/conduct.htm

Violations of law will be reported to the appropriate authorities.

Sexual Complaint Reporting

Sexual Assault Reporting

If a student has been sexually assaulted, the student should immediately call 911 or local law enforcement. In addition, if the assault occurred on campus or involved another student or university employee, the student should promptly report the incident to the campus executive officer.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Reporting

Students who have experienced sexual harassment or discrimination should immediately contact the campus executive officer in accordance with the university’s Harassment and Non-discrimination Policy. In the event a student believes that the matter

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has not been adequately addressed at the campus level, the student should contact the university’s Office of Dispute Resolution:

Karen Hoffman

System Director for the Office of Dispute Resolution, Title IX Coordinator 5301 S. Highway 16

Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 394-4805 (Office)

[email protected]

A student may also file a Title IX complaint with the Office of Civil Rights: Office of Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202 (202) 453-6020 (Office) (202) 453-602 (Fax) [email protected] (Email)

Academics

Block Transfer Policy

National American University’s block transfer policy (General Education Equivalency) applies to all bachelor’s degree programs with the exception of the following: Nursing and the Applied Management program offered in Kansas. All transfer course work must be college level (1000-level or above).

Undergraduate/Graduate Dual Credit Courses

The dual credit courses at National American University offer NAU undergraduate students the opportunity to earn credit to be applied toward their bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. The dual credit courses are offered on the

undergraduate schedule, at the undergraduate tuition rate, and are taught by master’s faculty. Because the courses are taught on the undergraduate schedule, the students in the dual credit courses are undergraduate. Students are limited to one dual credit course per term. The grade received in the dual credit course will be included on both the undergraduate and master’s unofficial and official transcripts.

In order for NAU undergraduate students to be eligible, they must have the following at the time the dual credit course application is submitted:

 Complete the equivalent of 120 quarter credits or more

 Complete EN1300 Composition II with a grade of C or better

 Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher The dual credit courses offered are:

 MT6700: Managerial Communication and Research, which will substitute for an NAU bachelor’s open business elective.

 MT6200: Leading the Organization I: Communication, Culture, and Change, which will substitute for the NAU bachelor’s course MT3250: Organizational Behavior.

In order for the dual credit to be used toward an NAU master’s program:

 The student needs to receive a C or higher. (Please note: To graduate with a master’s degree at NAU, students can have no more than two C’s in their master’s level coursework.)

 The master’s degree in Master or Management or Master of Business Administration much be completed within seven years of dual credit course completion.

 The student is limited to 13.5 hours of dual credit.

If you are interested in learning more about dual credit courses, please call a Graduate Advisor at (877) 398-0118 or email

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Academic Programs

Allied Health

Medical Assisting: Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bellevue, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee’s Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Richardson, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa. Medical Staff Services Management: Associate of Applied Science Degree

The blended delivery format is offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee’s Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rapid City, Richardson, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa, and requires students to complete most of the Medical Staff Services Management Major Core through NAU’s distance learning program. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program.

Business

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Entrepreneurship

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee's Summit, Lewisville, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rapid City, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU's distance learning program.

Business Administration: Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Supply Chain Management

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee's Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU's distance learning program.

Business Logistics: Associate of Applied Science

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee's Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tigard, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU's distance learning program.

Management: Associate of Applied Science

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bellevue, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee’s Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rapid City, Richardson, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tigard, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program.

Health and Beauty Management

Health and Beauty Management: Associate of Applied Science Degree

The blended delivery format is offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Georgetown, Indianapolis, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rapid City, Richardson, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Watertown, and Weldon Spring. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program.

Information Technology

Computer Security: Associate of Applied Science

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin South, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee's Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Overland Park, Rapid City, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tigard, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, Wichita West, and Zona Rosa. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU's distance learning program.

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Information Technology: Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Database Administration Offered at Indianapolis. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program.

Information Technology: Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Internet Systems Development

Offered at Bellevue, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee’s Summit, Minnetonka, Rapid City, Rochester, Roseville, Tulsa, Weldon Spring, Wichita, and Wichita West. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU's distance learning program. Information Technology: Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Network Administration/Microsoft

Offered at Bellevue and Indianapolis.

Information Technology: Bachelor of Science with Emphasis in Network Management/Microsoft

Offered at Albuquerque, Albuquerque West, Austin, Austin South, Bellevue, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs South, Denver, Ellsworth, Georgetown, Independence, Indianapolis, Lee’s Summit, Lewisville, Mesquite, Minnetonka, Rapid City, Richardson, Rochester, Roseville, Sioux Falls, Tulsa, Watertown, Weldon Spring, Wichita, and Wichita West. This program is also offered through NAU’s distance learning program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU's distance learning program.

National American University School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: BSN Degree

Offered at Albuquerque, Bloomington, Overland Park, Rapid City, Rochester, Sioux Falls, and Wichita West campuses. Online RN to BSN Program

Admissions criteria include the following:

 Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 2.8 or above from the graduated associate degree program in nursing or diploma nursing

program.

 Minimum CGPA of 2.5 2.8 on all transferred general education courses.

Online RN to BSN Requirements

NOTE: Students must have an associate degree or diploma in nursing with a 2.8 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or above and a current active unencumbered RN license.

Course Descriptions

CI4129 - Administering Windows Server 2012 - 4.5 Credits

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to deploy, configure, manage and maintain

Microsoft Windows-Server 2012 to operate in a Windows networking infrastructure. Skills covered are file and

print services, network services and access, and network policy server infrastructure. Additional skills covered are

to configure and manage Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft exam: 70-411 Administering Windows

Server 2012

EN1000 - College Writing - 4.5 Credits

This is an introductory writing course designed to prepare students for various kinds of college and career writing.

Students learn skills and strategies for becoming successful readers, writers, and speakers utilizing their

experiences and planned career fields. Skills and strategies include reading and writing critically, generating

ideas, identifying audience and purpose, organizing ideas, and revising writing.

Prerequisite: Placement recommendation

Delivery: on campus and online

EN2100 - Speech - 4.5 Credits

This course is designed to improve skills in group discussion and extemporaneous speaking for practical

application in personal, social, and business situations. Techniques for audience analysis, non-verbal

communication, problem solving, organization, and credible source citation will be addressed.

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MA1000 - Mathematics Demystified - 4.5 Credits

This course is designed to encourage success in college mathematics courses. Students will review basic skills

while deepening their understanding of the field of mathematics. Study topics will include whole numbers,

decimals, fractions, proportions, percentages, signed numbers, real numbers and algebraic expressions, solving

linear equations and inequalities, performing operations involving polynomials, graphing linear equations, solving

and graphing inequalities, and simplifying and factoring polynomials. This course can be used as open elective

credit only.

Prerequisite: Placement recommendation

Delivery: on campus and online

ME2130 - Clinical Science Lab I - 2 Credits

This course, part one of a three-part laboratory course, provides an introduction to the duties and responsibilities

within the clinical area of a medical office, including theory and practice in equipment and supplies control.

OT2080 - Geriatric Practice and Level I Fieldwork - 4.5 Credits

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Healthcare Coding Diploma

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Health Information Technology AAS

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Medical Administrative Assistant AAS

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Medical Assisting AAS

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Medical Staff Services Management AAS

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Pharmacy Technician AAS

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Therapeutic Massage AAS

X X X^ X~ X X

Therapeutic Massage Diploma

X X X^ X~ X X

Business Administration AAS

X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X~ X^ X X^ X X^ Business Administration BS X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X~ X^ X X^ X X^ Business Administration BS w/emphasis in Accounting X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X Business Administration BS w/emphasis in Entrepreneurship X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ Business Administration BS

w/emphasis in Financial Management X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

Business Administration BS

w/emphasis in Human Resource Management X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X~ X^ X X^ X X^

w/emphasis in Information Systems X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

w/emphasis in International Business X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

Business Administration BS w/emphasis in Management X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X~ X^ X X^ X X^ Business Administration BS w/emphasis in Marketing X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ Business Administration BS w/emphasis in Pre-Law X X X^ X~ X X Business Administration BS

w/emphasis in Supply Chain Management X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

w/emphasis in Tourism and Hospitality Management X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

Business Logistics AAS

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Management AAS

X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X~ X^ X X X X^

Management BS

X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X~ X^ X X^ X X^

Small Business Management AAS

X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

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+ General education courses for the online RN to BSN program are offered at this campus. HA4050 and the Nursing Major Core must be completed through the distance learning program. - General education courses for the nursing program are offered at this campus. The Nursing Clinical Core must be completed at a campus approved to offer the full nursing program. ^ Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU’s distance learning program.

* This program is approved only through agreements with international distance learning affiliates.

~ Only 49% of this degree may be completed at the Education Center, the remaining courses must be completed through the distance learning program or at another campus as available.

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Criminal Justice AAS

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Criminal Justice BS

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Health and Beauty Management AAS

X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ Healthcare Management BS X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ Infor m ation T

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Computer Security AAS

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Computer Support Specialist Diploma

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Electronic Health Record Support Specialist

AAS X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

Information Technology AAS

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Information Technology BS

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w/emphasis in Computer Security and Forensics X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

w/emphasis in Database Administration X^ Information Technology BS

w/emphasis in Internet Systems Development X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

w/emphasis in Management Information Systems X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

w/emphasis in Network Administration/Microsoft X^ X^

w/emphasis in Network Management/Microsoft X^ X^ X^ X X X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^

MCITP Network Management Diploma

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Network and Server Administrator Diploma

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Paralegal Studies AAS

X X X^ X~ X X Paralegal Studies BS X X X^ X~ X X Nursing BSN X- X X- X X- X- X Nursing LPN to BSN X X+ X+ Nursing Online RN to BSN X+ X+ X+ X+ X+ X^ X+ Organizational Leadership BS X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ X^ effective 6/9/14

+ General education courses for the online RN to BSN program are offered at this campus. HA4050 and the Nursing Major Core must be completed through the distance learning program. - General education courses for the nursing program are offered at this campus. The Nursing Clinical Core must be completed at a campus approved to offer the full nursing program. ^ Some of the courses in this program may be offered only through NAU’s distance learning program.

* This program is approved only through agreements with international distance learning affiliates.

~ Only 49% of this degree may be completed at the Education Center, the remaining courses must be completed through the distance learning program or at another campus as available.

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