FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amanda Oppel
Phone: 816.412.7702
Email: aoppel@national.edu
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS DUAL-CREDIT COURSES
WITH EXCEL HIGH SCHOOL (CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS)
RAPID CITY, SD, August 15th, 2020 – National American University (NAU) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Excel High School in Minnetonka, MN to offer dual-credit classes for Excel students.
The relationship between the two institutions allows Excel students to enroll in dual-credit courses with NAU. Upon graduation students can apply college credit they earned toward an associate or bachelor’s degree at National American University. Under the agreement, NAU will provide Excel students the opportunity to participate in online dual-credit classes at a reduced tuition rate and study when and where they choose.
“National American University has a long history of working with non-traditional students to help them take the next step in their education and career journey. We are excited to work with Excel High School to offer high school students an opportunity to get a head start on their college degree, and continue their education online,” commented Dr. Ronald Shape, National American University President.
Dual-credit classes are available to Excel students in 9th-12th grade who maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. Classes are offered in writing and communications, math, science, humanities, psychology/sociology and foreign languages.
For more information, please contact Amanda Oppel at 816.412.7702 or aoppel@national.edu
About National American University
Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, National American University has been preparing students for careers in technical and professional fields since 1941. Today, NAU offers online doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s associate, diploma, and certificate programs, including programs in Health Care Management, Business, Accounting, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Strategic Security.
About Excel High School
Excel High School is an award-winning, accredited online high school that offers students the opportunity to take online high school courses anytime, anywhere, and at their own pace. Excel High School is part of the Excel Education Systems Independent School System. The High School campus is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota
