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Do You Love “Serial”? Maybe a Criminal Justice Career Is for You

Are you a fan of true crime television shows? You are certainly not alone. The true crime genre of media has seen an explosion of interest in the past several years. Both HBO and Netflix released documentary series (The Jinx and Making a Murderer) that exhilarated audiences and left us wondering whether the accused committed

Celebrating Diversity

“Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote this as part of his “Purpose of Education” paper while still a student at Morehouse College in 1947. 6 years earlier, Harold Buckingham had founded National American University (NAU). Mr. Buckingham strongly believed that quality educational opportunities should exist for

How to Turn Your Associate’s Degree into a Bachelor’s

Whether you’ve earned your associate’s degree last semester or twenty years ago, it’s never too late to return to school and turn your associate’s degree into a bachelor’s degree. If you’ve already earned an associate’s degree, you’re halfway to earning your bachelor’s. An associate’s degree is a great way to provide yourself with the foundation

Applying for Spring Admission at NAU

Entry-Level IT Employees In High-Demand

Virtually all companies deal with information technology on a daily basic. As such, there continues to be high demand for IT professionals, especially those with college degrees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, IT and computer occupations will grow 11% through 2029. This is much faster than average. Why IT Professionals Are in Demand

Get a Jumpstart on College This Spring

There are a variety of reasons to start college in the spring, whether you’ve taken a semester off after high school, you’re returning to college as a working adult with a family, or for any number of personal reasons. Many simply decide that the spring is a good time as any to transfer to a

Meet Ericka Johnson

Ericka’s reason for going back to school: advancement in her career. Ericka felt very welcomed when she decided to start at NAU. She currently works in the medical field and was looking for the opportunity to advance in her career. “I want to always learn and grow, and I really enjoy people as well as

Graduate Spotlight: Christopher Nettles

Dr. Nettles was grateful that NAU (then called National College) accepted the few college credits he that he had gathered along the way. He also applied for and received credits for some of his work experience with AT&T. In 1995, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Management, which he now recognizes had a direct

Meet Mary Goetz

Mary’s reason for going back to school: to pursue her degree, just like her daughter. Mary Goetz’s daughter was her reason for why she decided to get back into school to pursue her degree. “Before attending NAU I was jumping around in the medical field as a PCA and a nursing assistant. I never thought

Why Criminal Justice Is a Good Career Choice

Even in today’s tough job market, there are a variety of career opportunities for those holding a degree in criminal justice. You can opt for careers as law enforcement officers, correction officers, or police officers, to name a few. These types of criminal justice careers offer a number of opportunities and experiences you won’t find