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Educating Those Who Serve.

American Military University (AMU) is the #1 provider of education to the U.S. military and a respected provider of higher education to adult learners working in the areas of national and homeland security, public safety, and beyond.

AMU offers more than 100 online degrees and certificates to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance your career. Classes are 100% online, enabling more than 50,000 students to attend AMU from wherever they are located around the globe - even when deployed.  Also, admission fees are waived for active duty, guard, and reserve members.

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*As ranked by Military Times Edge Magazine, based upon 2009 enrollment figures

  • Explore our Schools and Programs

  • Why Choose AMU?

    • AMU is ranked the #1 most popular college among the U.S. military by Military Times Edge Magazine
    • In 2009, American Public University System, the parent of AMU, was the recipient of the Sloan Consortium’s award for quality online education
    • In 2008, the National Survey of Student Engagement found that 97% of seniors at American Public University System would choose us again
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard, and reserve members

    Affordable Excellence
    American Military University provides high-quality, affordable distance education to students around the globe. We do not have resident or non-resident students, so tuition is not based on a student's geographical location or home of record.  Also, admission fees are waived for active duty, guard, and reserve members.

    Choose from more than 120 online programs that will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance within and after your military career. Courses are 100 percent online and start monthly (versus semesters), with 8 and 16 week classes available in many programs.

    Active Duty Tuition Assistance covers 100% of undergraduate tuition and 90% of graduate tuition for up to six courses per year.* Why would you go elsewhere to get your degree online?

    To get started, complete our no-fee application.

    Modern & Relevant Programs
    AMU offers the relevant programs and courses for today's job market via more than 70 relevant degrees. Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs: the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations such as the FBI National Academy Associates and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs; and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance to the skills needed in their industries.

    Experienced & Professional Faculty
    Our faculty combines relevant theory with real-world experience. They come with degrees from many of the top institutions around the world, and many are executives in government, business 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.

    Transfer Credit for Prior Coursework
    You can transfer previous education and training for credit, allowing you to progress faster toward your goal. We will accept up to 45 semester hours towards an Associate degree, 90 semester hours towards a Bachelor's degree and 15 semester hours towards a Master's degree.

    Accreditation
    American Military University is a member of American Public University System. American Public University System is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 800.621.7440) and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council (1601 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202.234.5100)

    Request Information
    Join more than 70,000 students pursuing a degree at American Public University System. Learn more about the online by completing the online Request for Information form.

    * Refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility.


Video Spotlight

AMU Feature Video
Our students come to American Military University one degree from changing their worlds. Each, in their own way, are already making a difference in our world.

<a href="http://www.vimeo.com/13921750">Watch on Vimeo</a>

Student Spotlight

 Meet Rebecca, Master of Public Administration at AMU

Rebecca Roch, Student
Master of Public Administration

A single mom of three, Rebecca has faced several life setbacks — but her challenges are no match for her perseverance. She studies when her children study in the evening, while on vacation, even at a Cub Scout meeting, and her kids think it’s exciting that mommy has more homework than they do.

Read more about Rebecca

 Meet Dwayne, Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security

Dwayne L., Graduate
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security

He has covered international economic summits, United Nations meetings and the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. In his spare time, he is earning a second degree at AMU. Dwayne attributes much of his drive to his parents and grandparents, and he is proud to be the first in his family to pursue a college degree.

Read more about Dwayne

Faculty Spotlight


Christopher M. Reynolds
Program Director
Ed D: Argosy University

Chris 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 (EdD) 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…

 
Dr. Jim Reilly
Dean
Ph.D: University of Texas at Dallas
Dr. Jim Reilly

Dr. Jim Reilly joined APUS in December, 2009, as the Dean of the School of Science and Technology. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1977 and 1985, respectively. He received his Ph.D in geosciences in 1995 from UTD with his dissertation titled The Structural and Stratigraphic Controls on the Distribution of Chemosynthetic Communities in the Gulf of Mexico. Field work required a combined 22 days underwater in deep submergence vehicles operated by the US Navy and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. 

After 17 years as an exploration geologist, Dr. Reilly was selected as a member of the 15th astronaut class in 1995. He flew three shuttle missions, STS-89 in 1998, STS-104 in 2001, and STS-117 in 2007, for a total time in space of over 850 hours. He also conducted five spacewalks for a total of over 31 hours of EVA time. He retired from the Astronaut Corps in 2008 moving to Colorado Springs, where he worked in senior management with two small companies before joining APUS in December, 2009.  Read more…

 
Jennifer Hesterman
AMU Faculty
MS: Johns Hopkins University

Jennifer HestermanJenni Hesterman is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University, where she earned not only a Bachelor's Degree in Geography, but also a commission as an officer in the Air Force. During her subsequent 21 year career in the Air Force, she worked in several fields, including Information Management, Logistics and Personnel. She served 3 tours at the Pentagon, and commanded at the squadron and group levels. Her last assignment in the Air Force was at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, where she served as the Vice Wing Commander. She retired on August 1, 2007 as a colonel. Read more…