Northern Arizona University, a public university founded in 1899, offers nearly 150 programs leading to bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through its main campus, as well as dozens of satellite campuses. Northern Arizona University enrolls more than 27,700 students.
Northern Arizona University offers a host of online classes and programs through NAU-Extended Campuses. Students can pursue a variety of bachelor’s degree programs such as criminal justice, respiratory care, and parks and recreation management; 20 master’s degrees ranging from administration to nursing to educational leadership; or a doctorate in nursing practice. Online students also can complete a host of minors and certificates.
NAU-Extended Campuses offers most courses in an asynchronous format, allowing students to complete coursework on their schedule.
The university also offers Personalized Learning degree programs—self-paced, competency-based programs with no set schedules or classes. The university’s Personalized Learning programs include bachelor degrees in computer information technology, liberal arts, and small business administration.
Online students have access to 24/7 technical support, tutoring, campus resources, and online library resources.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes Northern Arizona University as a research university with high research activity.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Northern Arizona University #104 in its list of Best Business Schools and #105 in its list of Best Education Schools in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges. Forbes ranked Northern Arizona University #202 in Research Universities.
Northern Arizona University holds accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The respected Association to Advance College Schools of Business also provides accreditation to Northern Arizona University’s W.A. Franke College of Business.
