The School of Public Service and Health – Online Degree and Certificate Programs

The School of Public Service and Health houses several of the University’s flagship programs, including online degrees in corrections, counterterrorism, criminal justice, emergency and disaster management. Our faculty combines top academic credentials with practical expertise. They include practicing attorneys, public health professionals, emergency managers, criminal justice professionals, and security managers; as well as international and national governmental and military consultants and practitioners. Students are quite active outside of the classroom, through organizations such as the Golden Key Honor Society, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Student Veterans of American (SVA).

American Military University’s public health program is currently seeking accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

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• Available Programs

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Corrections Management
  • A.A. in Counter Terrorism Studies
  • A.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.A. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice
  • Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
  • M.A. in Criminal Justice 
  • B.A. in Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
  • M.A. in Emergency and Disaster Management
  • A.S. in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Explosive Ordnance Disposal 
  • A.S. in Fire Science 
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Fire Science 
  • B.S. in Fire Science Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Forensics
  • B.A. in Homeland Security
  • Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
  • M.A. in Homeland Security
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Homeland Security
  • B.S. in Legal Studies
  • M.A. in Legal Studies 
  • B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • A.S. in Paralegal Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies 
  • A.S. in Public Health
  • B.S. in Public Health
  • Master of Public Health 
  • B.A. in Security Management 
  • Graduate Certificate in Security Management 
  • M.A. in Security Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Security Management
  • A.A. in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness

• 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

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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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Faculty Spotlight

Michael L Jackson
Dean
PhD: Southern Illinois University

Michael L. (Mike) Jackson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Education from Central Michigan University, his Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and his Ph.D. in Community Health from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. He has served in numerous public health and academic positions, including faculty member and Graduate Coordinator at Western Illinois University Department of Health Sciences, Program Director/Chair at Truman State University, Assistant Department Chair at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health, Executive Director of the Hult Health Education Center in Peoria, Illinois, Public Health Education Consultant for the Illinois Department of Public Health, and Health Educator for the Midland (MI) County Health Department. His research interests include training for ethical decision-making and survival education for public health professionals. Dr. Jackson’s wife, Naomi is a Registered Pharmacist and Health Educator and their son, Matthew, is a student at APUS, and owner/operator of s a computer systems and network security company in Macomb, Illinois.