

American National University provides opportunities for individuals who are seeking to achieve their career goals by offering credential and degree programs through distance education and blended learning. American National University is dedicated to ensuring adult students have access to quality programs in career focused disciplines that provide the skills needed to be competitive in today’s changing marketplace.
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).
For more information on DEAC, see: https://www.deac.org/Discover-DEAC/Heading.aspx
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.
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.
Roanoke (main) Campus | Degree Type |
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Business Administration | Master of Business Administration |
Cybersecurity * | Master of Science |
Information Technology * | Master of Science |
Business Administration – Accounting | Bachelor of Business Administration |
Business Administration – Management | Bachelor of Business Administration |
Cybersecurity * | Bachelor of Science |
Medical and Health Services Management | Bachelor of Science |
Network Administration * | Bachelor of Science |
Business Administration – Accounting | Associate of Science |
Business Administration – Management | Associate of Science |
Health Information Management | Associate of Science |
Network Support | Associate of Science |
Paralegal | Associate of Science |
Medical Assisting | Certificate |
Paralegal Studies | Certificate |
Pikeville | Degree Type |
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Nursing | Associate of Science |
Louisville | Degree Type |
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Business Administration | Master of Business Administration |
Cybersecurity | Master of Science |
Information Technology | Master of Science |
Medical & Health Services Management | Bachelor of Science |
Medical Assisting | Associate of Science |
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.
Program | Programmatic Accreditation / Approval / Licensure | Certification(s) | Campus(es) |
Health Information Management |
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The 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
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Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | |
Medical Assisting | Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 North., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org |
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Medical Assisting | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N., Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 917-9503 www.abhes.org |
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Nursing |
Approved by Kentucky Board of Nursing
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Paralegal Certificate/Associate’s Degree |
Approved by American Bar Association |
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Pharmacy Technician Diploma |
Accredited by the Pharmacy Technician Accrediting Commission (PTAC) |
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Pharmacy Technician Associate’s Degree |
Accredited by the Pharmacy Technician Accrediting Commission (PTAC) |
Each state agency authorizes approval for post-secondary institutions to operate within its jurisdiction.
State | Campus |
Virginia Campuses | American 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 Campuses | The 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 Campuses | American National University is licensed by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to offer all programs at the Louisville and Pikeville campuses. ANU Online is also licensed by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to offer online degrees. |