Education Designed for the Workplace
American National University connects career-focused education with practical learning, professional standards, and support designed to help students prepare for today’s workplace.
Connecting Education With Career Goals
Choosing a university is about more than earning a credential. Students want an education that helps them develop knowledge and skills relevant to the careers they hope to pursue.
American National University has built career preparation into its educational mission, offering programs designed around the changing needs of the workplace.
Employers determine their own hiring requirements, but accreditation, professional recognition, practical experience, relevant skills, and career preparation can all help students evaluate how well an educational program aligns with their professional goals.
What Connects Education to the Workplace?
Recognized Credentials
Institutional accreditation and, where applicable, specialized programmatic accreditation or professional approval.
Practical Experience
Hands-on labs, simulations, clinical experiences, externships and applied projects help connect classroom learning to practice.
Career Preparation
Career Services helps students and graduates with resumes, interviews, career planning and employment searches.
Learning by Doing
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Credentials Backed by Recognized Standards
Institutional Accreditation
Independent review of the university and its educational standards.
Programmatic Accreditation
Certain programs are evaluated by organizations specific to their professional fields.
Professional Approvals & Recognition
Some programs meet requirements established by licensing boards, professional organizations or other external bodies.
More Than Technical Skills
Technical knowledge is an important part of career preparation, but success in the workplace often requires much more. Employers also value professionals who can communicate effectively, solve problems, work collaboratively, adapt to change, and approach their responsibilities with professionalism.
American National University integrates these professional skills into the learning experience, giving students opportunities to develop them alongside the knowledge and technical competencies required in their fields.
Communication
Develop the ability to share ideas clearly, listen effectively, and communicate appropriately in professional settings.
Problem Solving
Learn to evaluate information, consider alternatives, and apply knowledge to challenges encountered in the workplace.
Teamwork
Build the collaboration skills needed to work effectively with colleagues, clients, patients, and other professionals.
Adaptability
Prepare to respond to changing technologies, workplace expectations, and professional responsibilities.
Professionalism
Strengthen the habits, judgment, accountability, and interpersonal skills expected in professional environments.
Technical Skills
Develop career-relevant knowledge and practical competencies through coursework and, depending on the program, labs, simulations, projects, clinical experiences, or externships.
Support Beyond the Classroom
Career preparation doesn’t end in the classroom. American National University’s Career Services team supports students and graduates as they prepare to pursue employment opportunities and navigate the job-search process. From developing a professional resume and preparing for interviews to career planning and identifying employment opportunities, Career Services provides resources and guidance designed to help students confidently take the next step toward their career goals.
- Resume development
- Interview preparation
- Career planning
- Employment-search resources
Employers and the Community
Externship & Clinical Partners
Students in select programs gain experience in professional environments through clinical and externship opportunities.
Employers Recruiting ANU Graduates
Career Services provides students and graduates access to employment postings from employers recruiting ANU graduates.
From Education to Career
Every student’s path is different. Hear directly from American National University students and graduates as they share their experiences, the goals that brought them to the university, and how their education has helped them move forward personally and professionally.
Read more Student Success Stories
Questions about Education and Employment
Do employers recognize degrees from American National University?
American National University is an accredited institution offering career-focused degree and credential programs. Employers establish their own education and hiring requirements, so acceptance of any degree ultimately depends on the employer and position. American National University encourages students to research the requirements of prospective employers and their chosen profession when selecting a program.
Is American National University accredited?
Yes. American National University is institutionally accredited by recognized accrediting agencies, with accreditation varying by location. American National University of Virginia is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). American National University of Kentucky is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Several individual programs also hold specialized accreditation, approval, or professional recognition.
Does American National University help graduates find jobs?
Yes. American National University’s Career Services team provides career support to students and graduates, including career planning, resume assistance, interview preparation, mock interviews, career advice, and access to employment postings. Career Services can help students prepare for and navigate the employment process, but the university does not guarantee employment.
Does American National University programs prepare students for professional certification or licensure?
Some do. Depending on the program, American National University may provide education designed to prepare students for professional certification, licensure, or other requirements associated with a particular field. Several programs also hold specialized accreditation or approval from professional organizations and state boards. Because requirements vary by profession and jurisdiction, prospective students should review the specific program’s accreditation, certification, and licensure information and confirm the requirements that apply where they intend to work.
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