• Available Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management

• Related Programs

  • B.A in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Fire Science Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Fire Science
  • B.A. in Homeland Security
  • M.A. in Homeland Security
  • M.A. in Management

• 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)
  
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  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.

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