National University (NU), founded in 1971, is a comprehensive, nonsectarian, independent, accredited, non-profit private university headquartered in La Jolla, California, United States, with academic degree programs offered at campuses located throughout the state, one in Henderson, Nevada, and through an online learning environment. National University is organized into five schools and one college; the School of Business and Management; the School of Education; the School of Engineering and Technology; the School of Health and Human Services; the School of Media and Communication; and the College of Letters and Sciences. National University’s online academic programs are interactive with streaming videos, real-time discussions, multimedia learning material, and class chat rooms. Programs at National University are concentrated for adult learners with five or more years of work experience and on-campus classes are scheduled during evenings and on weekends. National University's academic programs include associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, teaching credentials, and certificate programs.