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Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies

The fully developed Associate degree program at AMU prepares students for the complexities of this field, along with preparation in a number of areas across the counter-terrorism and national security spectrum. In its degree programs, AMU takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state.

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    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


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Christopher M. Reynolds

Chris is a Shift Commander/Division Chief with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (Tampa, Fl) one of the busiest engine and rescue companies in the Tampa Bay area. He holds a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from Argosy University (Sarasota). Additionally, he has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy State University (Alabama) and a Bachelors in Public Safety from Eckerd College (Florida). Read more…