We Bring Our University To You

American National University is dedicated to educating a diverse global community of men and women for a full life and a successful career in a number of disciplines where there are current employment opportunities. Through quality distance education and blended delivery, the University seeks to give students a broad competency in a field of specialization so they are self-sufficient and enterprising. In addition, students will gain an understanding of and respect for their own and others’ ideas and beliefs, thereby gaining the background necessary to continually expand their intellectual and cultural horizons.

GOALS

• Offer credential and degree programs focused on preparing students to be competitive in the current marketplace.
• Integrate soft skills and practical knowledge students need to be effective in their chosen career.
• Assist students in achieving their academic goals through proactive support and encouragement.
• Maximize the use of current technologies to offer accessible and relevant academic programs.

OBJECTIVES

1. Enhance students’ educational experience in credential and degree programs to meet current marketplace needs in business, information technology, health science, and paralegal professional fields through efficient and effective access to quality curricula, learning resources, equipment, and facilities.
2. Facilitate a learning environment that promotes the development of skills needed for students to be successful in professional settings while encouraging students to express their own ideas and respect the ideas of others.
3. Engage students through the delivery of well-developed and relevant curricula that allows students to achieve the stated program outcomes.
4. Support students from their enrollment to beyond graduation by providing individualized and interactive career services.
5. Employ appropriately qualified faculty to deliver practical and theoretical knowledge, skills, and abilities that motivate students to learn and achieve their educational goals.
6. Develop a collaborative culture of continuous improvement that puts students first and allows the University to consistently strive for educational and operational excellence.