The School of Science and Technology – Online Degree and Certificate Programs

Science and technology professionals are vital to society’s continued innovation. Academic programs in this school help students cultivate the problem solving, creative, and technological skills necessary for advancements in their chosen field. Our School of Science and Technology offers a wide variety of online degrees, in programs such as computer applications, database application development, enterprise web applications, environmental policy and management, environmental studies, hazardous waste management, information security planning, information systems security, information technology, IT management, IT infrastructure security, Microsoft Access, space studies, and web publishing. 

Whether you are searching for an online associate degree, online bachelor’s degree, online master’s degree, or even an online certificate program, our School of Science and Technology offers experienced faculty and advanced course content to help you expand your knowledge base. 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).

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• Available Programs

  • A.S. in Computer Applications
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks
  • Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Cybercrime Essentials 
  • A.S. in Database Application Development
  • Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Enterprise Web Applications
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Enterprise Web Applications Using .Net
  • M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management
  • B.S. in Environmental Science
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Hazardous Waste Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Information Security Planning 
  • B.S. in Information Systems Security
  • Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Information Systems Security Essentials
  • B.S. in Information Technology
  • B.S. in Information Technology Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Management
  • Undergradute Certificate in Internet Webmaster
  • Undergradute Certificate in IT Infrastructure Security
  • Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in IT Project Management Essentials
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Microsoft Access Database Applications
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Graduate Certificate in Object Oriented Application Development
  • B.S. in Space Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Space Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Space Studies
  • M.S. in Space Studies
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Visual Basic Application Development
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Visual Communications
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Web 2.0
  • A.S. in Web Publishing
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Web Publishing

• 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

Dr. Jim Reilly
Dean
PhD: University of Texas at Dallas

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 PhD 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.

Dr. Reilly is a commissioned officer in the US Navy Reserve as an Engineering Duty Officer, Space Cadre (VS-4, Expert), Naval Astronaut. His duties include building curriculum for space operations courses for the Navy and teaching those courses around the world. In his free time, Dr. Reilly enjoys skiing where he is active in the National Ski Patrol, flying, hiking, fishing, hunting, and travelling.