American Military University (AMU) is a leading
provider of affordable, quality online education
to motivated students worldwide.
With a strong military heritage, AMU proudly
educates those who serve in the military,
defense, national security and public safety
sectors, and beyond.
Recognized by the Online Learning Consortium
(OLC) for best practices in online education,
we earned our unmatched reputation by never
forgetting our students are priority one.
Join our global community and get connected
to more than 100,000 students. No matter
where you live, work, and learn—you’ll always
be welcomed with our tradition for exceptional
service and support at AMU.
We’re driven to help
you succeed.
You’re driven
to serve.
AMU was founded nearly 25 years ago to
provide relevant and affordable education
to service members worldwide. Today, we
educate more than 75,000 active duty
military, guard and reserve, veterans, and
mission-driven civilian students.
At AMU, we are committed to serve you,
understand your needs, and inspire you.
PROVIDER
OF HIGHER
EDUCATION
FOR THE
MILITARY*
#1
51%
of our students are military.
3 4
OUT
OF
mililtary students are referred by a peer
In fact, word of mouth referrals account for
45% of our overall student body.
HERE’S THE BREAKDOWN
43% 36% 9% 3%
COAST
GUARD
3%
ARMY
43% 36% 9% 3% 43% 36% 9% 3% 43% 36% 9% 3%34%
AIR FORCE
43% 36% 9% 3%44%
9%
MARINE
CORPS
NAVY
10%
You deserve credit for your hard work. Your
previous college coursework, military service,
and other career experience may bring you
closer to graduation than you expect.
OF AMU
STUDENTS EARN
TRANSFER CREDIT
68%
AVERAGE HOURS OF
TRANSFER CREDIT AWARDED
Associate Bachelor’s Master’s
18 hrs
10
20
30
40
42 hrs
8 hrs
MAXIMUM HOURS OF
TRANSFER CREDIT AWARDED
91
46
15
toward a
bachelor’s
degree
toward an
associate
degree
toward a
master’s
degree
Earn credit for learning or training inside and
outside of the classroom, including:
ACE-evaluated training
CCAF
Credit by examination
(e.g., CLEP, DSST, AP)
DANTES
Independent study
Joint Services Transcript (JST)
POST programs
We understand your time is valuable.
Whether you’re at home or overseas, we’re
online so you can access the classroom
anytime. With classes starting monthly, it’s
truly flexible learning on your terms.
LEARNING ON
YOUR TERMS
3.55
STUDENTS & ALUMNI
IN 140+ COUNTRIES
average years for bachelor
program completion
8
OR
WEEKS
16
length of classesA COLLABORATIVE
LEARNING
EXPERIENCE
No required login times
Interactive forums
Case studies
Simulation exercises
Research papers
365
DAYS
365
DAYS365
DAYS365
DAYS90+ DEGREES
Accreditation matters. American Military University is part of a university system accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which accredits more than 1,000 colleges and universities, including Purdue, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Michigan State University.*
AB M Accounting AB M Business Administration A Communication A Computer Applications A Counter Terrorism Studies AB M Criminal Justice
B Criminal Justice with
a Concentration in Forensics B Cybersecurity M Cybersecurity Studies A Database Application Development
A Early Childhood Care
and Education M Education: Educational Leadership M Education: School Counseling M Education: Teaching B Electrical Engineering
B M Emergency and Disaster
Management**
B English
B M Entrepreneurship
M Environmental Policy and
Management B Environmental Science A Explosive Ordnance Disposal A Fire Science B Fire Science Management AB General Studies B Government Contracting and Acquisition A Health Sciences AB M History B M Homeland Security** A Hospitality B Hospitality Management B Human Development
and Family Studies
M Humanities
B Information Systems
Security
*American Military University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456).
B M Information Technology B Information Technology Management B M Intelligence Studies B International Relations M International Relations
and Conflict Resolution
B M Legal Studies
AB M Management
B Marketing
B Mathematics
B Middle Eastern Studies
AB M Military History
M Military Studies
M National Security Studies
B Natural Sciences B Nursing A Paralegal Studies B Philosophy B M Political Science B M Psychology M Public Administration AB M Public Health M Public Policy
A Real Estate Studies
B Religion AB Retail Management B M Reverse Logistics Management B M Security Management B Sociology B M Space Studies
B M Sports and Health
Sciences B M Sports Management B M Transportation and Logistics Management A Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness A Web Publishing
**Dual degree available in Emergency and Disaster Management and Homeland Security (MA/MA).
B BACHELOR’S M MASTER’S A ASSOCIATE
OUR CERTIFICATES
G American History
G American Revolution
G Ancient and Classical
History
G Athletic Administration
G Business Essentials for
the Security Executive
G Civil War Studies
U Cloud Computing
G Competitive Intelligence
U Computer Systems and
Networks U Corrections Management U G Counterintelligence G Criminal Justice G Cybercrime U Cybercrime Essentials U Cybersecurity UG Digital Forensics U E-Commerce
G Emergency and Disaster
Management U Emergency Management G Emergency Management Executive Leadership U Enterprise Web Applications U Enterprise Web
Applications Using .Net
G Environmental Hazard Mitigation and Restoration G Environmental Planning and Design G Environmental Risk Assessment G Environmental Sustainability U Environmental Technology G European History G Executive Law Enforcement Leadership U Explosive Ordnance Disposal U Family Studies U Fire Science
UG Fish and Wildlife
Management U Forensics G Global Environmental Management U Hazardous Waste Management UG Homeland Security G Human Capital Leadership U Human Resource Management
U Infant and Toddler Care
G Information Assurance U Information Security Planning G Information Systems Security U Information Systems Security Essentials
U Instructional Design and Delivery UG Intelligence Analysis G Intelligence Studies U Internet Webmaster U IT Infrastructure Security G IT Project Management U IT Project Management Essentials G Joint Warfare G K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement U Law Enforcement Leadership
G Leadership and Logistics
G Logistics Management
U Meeting and Event
Planning
U Microsoft Access
Database Applications
U Microsoft Office
Applications
G Middle Eastern Studies
U Military Leadership
Studies
U Mobile Computing
G National Security Studies
G Nonprofit Management G Object Oriented Application Development G Organizational Management U Paralegal Studies G Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Certification Program G Professional Administration Post-Master’s Certification Program U Public Lands Management
U Real Estate Management
U Regional and Community Planning U Restaurant Operations U Retail Management U G Security Management UG Space Studies G Sports Management UG Strategic Leadership U Sustainability U G Terrorism Studies U United Nations
U Visual Basic Application
Development U Visual Communications U Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness U Web 2.0 U Web Publishing
G World War II Studies
G GRADUATE
Since our founding, we’ve been committed
to providing affordable, quality education.
Through our undergraduate book
**and military
tuition grants, we work to keep your
out-of-pocket costs low.
Our combined tuition, fees, and books are
roughly 20% less for undergraduate and 33%
less for graduate students than the average
published in-state costs at a public university.
****Based on lowest possible tuition rates for 10 leading providers
of online education.
**Our undergraduate book grant provides e-books and other required
course reading materials at no cost for undergraduate-level courses for credit. Print textbooks may require additional costs. If an e-book version is unavailable, textbooks may be included as part of the grant coverage.
***Public in-state tuition information provided by the College Board 2013
Trends in College Pricing, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) 2011 Digest of Education Statistics and APUS estimates.
LOWER COST THAN
OTHER TOP ONLINE
UNIVERSITIES
*
costs for course reading materials (undergraduate book grant**)
Other Online
Schools
$13,793 $9,865 $10,656 $10,665 $8,038 $7,125Public,
In-State
AMU
Graduate
Undergraduate
$250
Tuition Tuitionper credit hour
$325
per credit hour
ANNUAL COST COMPARISON
FOR MILITARY STUDENTS
Tuition Assistance
Other Online
Schools
$13,793 $9,865 $10,656 $10,665 $8,038 $7,125Public,
In-State
AMU
Graduate
Undergraduate
$250
Tuition Tuitionper credit hour
$325
per credit hour
$0
Active Duty Tuition Assistance (TA) programs and eligibility vary by service branch. Depending on your service, TA may cover up to 100% of undergraduate or graduate tuition. Our financial aid representatives can help with specific TA requirements, Federal Student Aid, as well as GI Bill and other veterans benefits.
*Based on lowest possible tuition rates for 10 leading providers
of online education.
**Our undergraduate book grant provides e-books and other required
course reading materials at no cost for undergraduate-level courses for credit. Print textbooks may require additional costs. If an e-book version is unavailable, textbooks may be included as part of the grant coverage.
***Public in-state tuition information provided by the College Board 2013
Trends in College Pricing, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) 2011 Digest of Education Statistics and APUS estimates.
Annual cost comparison based on published tuition, fees, and books and reflects the tuition grant that matches tuition assistance caps for U.S. active-duty servicemembers, Guard, Reserve, military spouses and dependents, and veterans.
As a leading university for U.S. veterans,
AMU understands the needs of our
respected student veteran community.
From active student organizations to a
vibrant veterans center, here you’ll find
dedicated resources to help you transition
from military to civilian life.
AMU is proud to serve veterans through
education and to help nurture a close-knit
community of respected leaders committed
to service.
FACULTY ARE
VETERANS WHO
UNDERSTAND
WHAT IT TAKES
TO BE A STUDENT
WHO SERVES.
400+
OUR VIRTUAL VETERANS
CENTER FEATURES:
With 1,000+ members, AMU’s Student Veterans of
America chapter is one of the largest in the U.S.
One of 250 schools
recognized in the
Department of Education’s
“8 Keys to Veterans’
Success” initiative that
supports veterans in their
education and careers.
AMU was the DC area’s
exclusive education
partner for Heroes
Work Here—
a nationwide initiative
by Disney focused on
increasing visibility
for veterans issues,
especially employment
challenges faced when
transitioning.
FROM VETERAN FRIENDLY
TO VETERAN STRONG:
Proud to be
certified as a Bronze Level
employer
under the Virginia Department
of Veteran Services initiative to facilitate
veteran recruiting and retention efforts.
Top 10 ranked online university
for U.S. Veterans
Career Services | Academic Advising Resources | Tools | Peer Support | Branch-Specific Discussion Boards
Military Times EDGE Magazine, 2015 Online College Rankings, “Best for Vets: Colleges.”
American Military University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456) and certified to operate by SCHEV.
American Military University and American Public University System are not affiliated with the U.S. Military.
We want you to make an informed decision about the university that’s right for you. For more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information,
visit www.apus.edu/disclosure.
AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY
111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 877-777-9081
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