AMU is the Right Choice for Canadian Students

"When I joined the Metropolitan Toronto Police in 1971, there were about 100 senior officers in the ranks of inspector to chief. Only one had a post-secondary education, and she was a former high school teacher.

Forty years later, the standards for command positions within Canadian policing have reached the point where a post-secondary education is a basic requirement for chiefs of police and other leaders.

In 1992, I was privileged to attend the 169th Session of the FBI National Academy. In the years that followed, my active membership in the FBI National Academy Associates led me to discover American Military University, an academic partner with FBINAA.

My new career as a public education coordinator for American Military University has kept me involved with police officers and other public safety professionals across Canada. I've learned that AMU is an excellent choice for Canadians. Let me tell you why."

Michael Sale
Inspector (Retired)
Toronto Police Service

Law Enforcement Education Coordinator, Canada
American Military University
msale@apus.edu

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• Why Choose AMU?

  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 fees
  • 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

  To get started, complete our no-fee application now.

  *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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Testimonials

"I have a place in my heart for AMU."
—DV
Millbrook, Ontario
M.A., Global History

"The primary reason why I chose AMU was because all the courses could be done online and [the Canadian university I was considering] only had limited online offerings [in my program of interest] at that time. My family and I went to Washington for the commencement and had a fabulous time. AMU is awesome!"
—SW
Barrie, Ontario
M.A., Military Studies

"After I considered a couple of schools, I settled on AMU because it suited my lifestyle."
—MQ
Ottawa, Ontario
B.A., Security Management

"I am not aware of any online program in Canada that is comparable to AMU."
—RC
Kemptville, Ontario
M.A., Strategic Intelligence

"AMU was recommended to me by a colleague in another province who was taking courses through AMU at the time. I was looking for an online university that offered a master's program in Intelligence and the two I came up with were AMU and a state university. I chose AMU as classes cost half as much as at the other university."
—JA
Regina, Saskatchewan
M.A., Criminal Intelligence

FAQs

Q. Can I transfer credits earned from Canadian colleges and universities?
A. AMU recognizes and accepts official transcripts from institutions that are members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, from schools accredited by a provincial ministry of education, or from organizations that were given degree-granting rights by an act of government.

Q. Do Canadian employers recognize AMU for the purposes of their educational expense reimbursement programs?
A. Members of the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and community colleges, who also studied at AMU, were fully reimbursed for their educational expenses—as they would be at any approved Canadian institution.

Q. Why would I choose to study at AMU when there are many choices in Canada?
A. Canadian students at AMU list affordability, flexibility, quality, and a variety of degree programs as their motivating factors for choosing AMU. In addition, many students enjoy being part of AMU’s international community of like-minded peers.

Q. Is it possible to speak with current or past Canadian students from AMU to inquire about their experience with an online university based in the United States?
A. Yes, AMU encourages it! AMU, through its parent organization, American Public University System (APUS), established an Ambassador Program. Current students and graduates are available to address your questions and provide first-hand knowledge on what you can expect as an AMU student. Contact Michael Sale, AMU Law Enforcement Education Coordinator, Canada, at msale@apus.edu, for more information.