Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security

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Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security We serve professionals in the security industry by increasing their opportunities in the fields of intelligence, counterterrorism, and strategic security.

Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security is named after Colonel David Henley and General Israel Putnam, two intelligence officers who served under General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War.

10/16/2026

Aviation doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Neither does ambition. ✈️

From the ramp to the runway, aviation professionals keep people, aircraft, and operations moving around the clock.

But what's next for your career?

Whether you're already working in aviation, looking to move into management, or exploring a new career in the industry, your education should fit into your life — not the other way around.

National American University's online B.S. Aviation Management program combines aviation operations, safety, business, and leadership education to help prepare you for what's next.

✈️ 100% online learning
✈️ Aviation operations and management coursework
✈️ Opportunities to apply eligible aviation training and experience toward your degree
✈️ Education designed around your life

Life doesn't stop. Life doesn't stop you.

Explore the B.S. Aviation Management program:
https://www.national.edu/degreecert/aviation-management-bs/

10/15/2026

Two paths. One world of law.* ⚖️

When you think about a career in the legal field, do you picture a courtroom, a law firm, or something beyond?

The legal profession extends into business, government, compliance, and organizational leadership. And not every educational pathway emphasizes the same professional direction.

⚖️ Paralegal Studies - focuses on legal research, case preparation, litigation processes, and supporting attorneys.

⚖️ Professional Legal Studies - explores how legal knowledge applies across business, government, and organizations, including contracts, compliance, policy, and governance.

Different Career Directions. A Shared Foundation in Law.

At National American University, explore online legal studies programs designed for adult learners balancing College + Life.

Discover your pathway:

Paralegal Studies:
https://www.national.edu/programs/paralegal-studies-college-of-legal-studies/

Professional Legal Studies:
https://www.national.edu/programs/professional-legal-studies-college-of-legal-studies/

Strong communities create opportunities for everyone.At National American University, our connection to the Black Hills ...
10/14/2026

Strong communities create opportunities for everyone.

At National American University, our connection to the Black Hills goes beyond our history in Rapid City. It's also about supporting the organizations that make a difference in the lives of local families.

NAU was proud to support the YMCA of the Black Hills' annual Fore the Y golf outing, which helped raise $15,840 for programs that provide access to childcare, healthy living, and opportunities for individuals and families throughout our community.

We're grateful for the work the YMCA does every day and proud to play a small part in supporting its mission.

Rooted in the Black Hills. Invested in our communities.

Redefined. Redesigned. A new, more efficient way to earn your bachelor's degree.The traditional bachelor's degree has fo...
10/13/2026

Redefined. Redesigned. A new, more efficient way to earn your bachelor's degree.

The traditional bachelor's degree has followed a familiar structure for decades. But today's learners aren't all following the same path.

They're balancing careers, families, responsibilities, and ambitions that don't always fit neatly into a traditional college model.

So at National American University, we asked a different question:

What if we redesigned the degree itself, instead of expecting students to redesign their lives around college?

That's the thinking behind our four next-generation FOCUSED bachelor's degree programs:

• Information Technology — Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Management and more.

• Management — Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management and more.

• Criminal Justice — Criminal Investigation, Criminal Intelligence Analysis, Law Enforcement and more.

• Strategic Security & Protection Management — Counterterrorism, Intelligence Management, Cognitive Warfare and more.

Each program offers **135 quarter credits and approximately 30 courses**, compared with the traditional 180-credit, 40-course bachelor's degree.

Fewer courses. Career-connected focus areas. A more efficient pathway designed around the needs of today's learners.

Not more intensity. More efficiency.

Because college should fit your life. Not the other way around.

Redefined. Redesigned. Designed for College + Life.

Explore all four FOCUSED programs:
https://www.national.edu/schools/next-generation-focused-bachelors/

10/12/2026

The most effective security response may be the threat that never becomes an incident.

Behind every protected individual, secure organization, and coordinated response is something bigger than physical protection. It's intelligence, planning, threat assessment, and strategic decision-making.

That's the world of strategic security.

From executive protection and corporate security to intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, and emergency management, the field is broader than most people realize.

At the Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security at National American University, educational pathways range from our new FOCUSED reduced-credit bachelor's degree pathway through advanced graduate programs, preparing professionals to navigate an increasingly complex security environment.

Detection. Prevention. Deterrence.

Discover the field. Explore the pathways.

https://www.national.edu/schools/henley-putnam/

10/10/2026

Healthcare Beyond Patient Care.

When you think about a career in healthcare, you probably think about doctors, nurses, and other clinical professionals.

But behind every healthcare organization are the people managing operations, technology, finances, compliance, and the teams that keep it all moving.

Healthcare management offers a different way to make an impact in an industry built around helping people.

From healthcare IT to medical staff administration and operations leadership, there are more career pathways than you might think.

Is healthcare management a good career choice for you?

Explore the opportunities, skills, and educational pathways in our latest blog.

https://www.national.edu/2026/10/08/is-healthcare-management-a-good-career-choice/

10/09/2026

Not everyone's college life looks the same.

For some, life after high school means campus, classes, and earning a degree.

For others, it means jumping straight into work. Closing shifts. Paying bills. Building a life while still thinking about what comes next.

The traditional college path may not have fit your life. That doesn't mean college can't.

At National American University, we believe college should fit your life. Not the other way around.

Life doesn't stop. And life doesn't stop you.

Explore NAU: https://www.national.edu/

10/07/2026

Faculty Spotlight: Professor Praveen Abhayaratne

Sometimes the best measure of great teaching comes directly from the student experience.

After completing Political and Leadership Analysis (INT580), NAU student Michael Bowser shared his appreciation for Professor Praveen Abhayaratne:

“Professor Abhayaratne engaged me throughout the course, provided excellent feedback, and challenged me in ways that took my intelligence tradecraft to the next level.”

Michael described the course as one of the most important he has taken at NAU, recognizing Professor Abhayaratne for combining intellectual rigor with a genuine commitment to student development.

Thank you, Professor Abhayaratne, for challenging students to grow and helping them strengthen the skills they carry beyond the classroom.

Remembering Dr. Beth EisenfeldNational American University remembers Dr. Beth Eisenfeld as a dedicated educator, scholar...
10/06/2026

Remembering Dr. Beth Eisenfeld

National American University remembers Dr. Beth Eisenfeld as a dedicated educator, scholar, mentor, and colleague whose influence continues through the students and colleagues who knew her.

At NAU's Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security, Dr. Eisenfeld was known for her high academic standards, thoughtful mentorship, and deep commitment to her students and their success.

We are honored to share reflections from those whose lives and work she touched and to recognize the legacy she leaves behind.

The NAU Foundation has established the Dr. Beth Eisenfeld Memorial Scholarship in her honor, creating an opportunity for her commitment to education and student persistence to continue through future students.

Remembering Dr. Eisenfeld:
https://www.national.edu/2026/10/05/remembering-dr-beth-eisenfeld/

To learn more about the memorial scholarship or make a gift in her memory:
https://naufoundation.org/dr-beth-eisenfeld-memorial-scholarship/

Security challenges are evolving. So are the paths for professionals preparing to meet them.Through the Henley-Putnam Sc...
10/05/2026

Security challenges are evolving. So are the paths for professionals preparing to meet them.

Through the Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security, NAU offers education spanning FOCUSED bachelor’s degrees through master’s and doctoral study—built around areas such as intelligence, counterterrorism, information operations, criminal investigation, and strategic security.

Our new FOCUSED bachelor’s programs offer 30 courses instead of the traditional 40, with focused areas that let students connect their education more directly to where they want to go.

🎯 Strategic Security & Protection Management
🔎 Criminal Justice
🎓 Graduate pathways through the Doctor of Strategic Security

Build knowledge. Expand opportunities. Make a difference.

Explore Henley-Putnam:
https://www.national.edu/schools/henley-putnam/

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