Online Degrees for Washington, D.C. Residents

Despite the current economic situation, employers in industries across the Washington, D.C. area are hiring - federal, state and local government; homeland security; health services; information technology; intelligence; and defense to name a few.

With increasing competition in the job market, one way to stand out is with a career-focused degree. At American Military University (AMU), our adult learners are pursuing degrees that range from environmental policy management and intelligence to business and IT.  With more than 80 online undergraduate and graduate degree programs, AMU is committed to helping busy professionals in the Washington, D.C. area gain access to affordable, quality education. Courses are 100 percent online and are offered in 8 and 16 week formats, so you can balance work and family with your education.

Our faculty combines relevant theory with real-world experience, so you can apply your classroom knowledge to the workplace. Many are working in or have retired from leadership roles in governments, business and non-profit organizations, state and local law enforcement, as well as fire and emergency services. These include: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United Nations (UN), Department of Defense (DoD), and a variety of private corporations across industries such as information technology and business.

AMU is a member institution of the regionally accredited American Public University System, which serves more than 5,600 active students and alumni in D.C. and more than 90,000 adult learners worldwide. Take the next step and complete a no-fee application.

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• Related Certificate and Degree Programs

  • A.A. in Counter Terrorism Studies
  • Criminal Justice Degrees & Certificates
  • Environmental Sciences Degrees
  • Homeland Security Degrees & Certificates 
  • Intelligence Degrees & Certificates

• 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 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

  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

Video Spotlight

AMU Feature Video
Just what is online learning all about? Hear from our faculty and students about how AMU achieves academic excellence each day through online learning and take a tour of our virtual campus and classroom.

Student Spotlight 

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

Dr. Steven J. Greer
Professor of Counter Terrorism and Military Studies
Ph.D.: Capella University
 
Dr. Steven J. Greer is a professor of counterterrorism and military studies and serves on the Center for Security Policy Military Committee in Washington, D.C. He is a former special assistant to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and served as the only retired non-commissioned officer on the OSD Military Analyst Group. In addition, Steven served as a senior fellow at the National Defense Council Foundation conducting research on terrorism and briefed members of Congress on detainee policy issues.

Steven often acts as a subject matter expert in television and radio interviews including Fox, O’Reilly Factor, CNN and MSNBC. Dr. Greer has lectured on the war on terrorism at major universities, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and on Capitol Hill. With his 20 year military career and several years experience in intelligence, Steven Greer received his Ph.D. in 2008, focusing his research on experiential learning theory and its capacity to teach irregular warfare through a virtual environment. Read more...