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NATIONAL ACCREDITATION

American National University has maintained institutional accreditation for over 60 years, providing assurance that our degrees meet tested standards of quality recognized by employers, government agencies, and other post-secondary institutions.

American National University of Virginia is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) (see below for campus-by-campus accreditation listing).

American National University’s following campuses are recognized as in-residence sites by DEAC:deac logo e1598878796479

  • Roanoke Campus, 1813 E. Main St., Salem, VA 24153
  • Nashville Campus, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

 

 

American National University of Kentucky is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (see below for campus-by-campus accreditation listing).

The following American National University campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools:

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  • Louisville Campus (Main), 10509 Timberwood Circle, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40223
  • Pikeville Campus (Non-Main), 130 South May Trail, Suite 101, Pikeville, KY 41501

ABHES is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the accreditation of private, postsecondary institutions in the United States offering predominantly allied health education programs. ABHES is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

 

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American National University participates in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

 

 

What is the difference between “regional accreditation” and “national accreditation”?

Accrediting agencies are private educational associations of regional or national scope. Regional accreditation agencies concentrate on schools physically located in specific areas of the country whereas national accreditors, like DEAC, can accredit any postsecondary school located in the U.S. without limitation to a specific region.

Each accrediting agency determines its own evaluation criteria to assess whether a postsecondary institute meets it standards. Regional accrediting agencies typically focus on the traditional, liberal arts approach to academics, with greater emphasis on general education rather than preparation for specific occupations. Universities like ANU that are accredited by DEAC, a national career-related accrediting agency, focus on programs designed to educate students for in-demand professional, technical, or occupational careers. This includes certificate/diploma programs or associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees that are delivered in multiple formats: on-campus, online, or via video-conferencing.

It is worth noting that official sources of accreditation approval by the independent Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) make no qualitative distinctions among regional or national accreditors and ”institutions and accreditors need to assure that transfer decisions are not made solely on the source of accreditation of a sending program or institution.”1 For more information on transfer of credit at ANU please click here>>

Federal SEVP Approval

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non–immigrant alien students. The following programs are approved for non–immigrant alien students and currently offered by American National University, however not all programs are actively enrolling non-immigrant students.

Roanoke (main) CampusDegree Type
Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration
Cybersecurity *Master of Science
Information Technology *Master of Science
Business Administration – AccountingBachelor of Business Administration
Business Administration – ManagementBachelor of Business Administration
Cybersecurity *Bachelor of Science
Medical and Health Services ManagementBachelor of Science
Network Administration *Bachelor of Science
Business Administration – AccountingAssociate of Science
Business Administration – ManagementAssociate of Science
Health Information ManagementAssociate of Science
Medical AssistingAssociate of Science
Network SupportAssociate of Science
ParalegalAssociate of Science
Pharmacy TechnicianAssociate of Science
Medical AssistingCertificate
Paralegal StudiesCertificate
LouisvilleDegree Type
Medical AssistingAssociate of Science
Health Information ManagementAssociate of Science
Medical & Health Services ManagementBachelor of Science
Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration
Cybersecurity *Master of Science
Information Technology *Master of Science
Computer Science & Engineering *Master of Science
Software Development *Master of Science

*STEM Programs are eligible for up to two additional years work authorization under OPT.

PROGRAMMATIC ACCREDITATION

Several of American National University’s programs are programmatically accredited by professional organizations. Programmatic accreditation is a mark of distinction that verifies that your training abides by standards that are independently verified by professionals who work in your field. In addition, programs with approval or licensure from relevant professional organizations are also listed here.

Health Information Management

blankThe Health Information Management accreditor of American National University - Roanoke is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM). The College's accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org

Campus(es):

Medical Assisting

blankCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355-113th St. N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

Campus(es):

Medical Assisting

blankAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N.,
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 917-9503
www.abhes.org

Campus(es):

Nursing Associate

Approved by Kentucky Board of Nursing

Campus(es):

Nursing Bachelor

Initial Approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing

Initial Approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing

Campus(es):

Paralegal Certificate/Associate Degree

paralegal associate's, paralegal certificate, ABA, American Bar Association, ABA approved paralegal programApproved by American Bar Association

Campus(es):

Pharmacy Technician Diploma/Associate Degree

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STATE APPROVALS

Each state agency authorizes approval for post-secondary institutions to operate within its jurisdiction.

American National University campuses are authorized by the following state agencies:

StateCampus
Virginia CampusesAmerican National University is authorized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia to provide educational programs beyond secondary education in the Commonwealth of Virginia; however, the institution is not subject to the requirements of certification by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
Tennessee CampusesThe Nashville campus is authorized for operation by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, located at 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900, Nashville, TN, 37243, and can be reached at (615) 741-3605. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
Kentucky CampusesAmerican National University is licensed by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to offer all programs at the Louisville, and Pikeville. ANU Online is also licensed by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to offer online degrees.

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