1991
Charles Town, WV

School Details

American Public University System is a premier private institution offering advanced education in business, healthcare, government, global studies, and more to a diverse community of adult learners.  Programs benefit service-minded professionals interested in unique, individualized curriculums.  Available degrees range from associate’s to doctorate degrees, with accessible courses offered fully online.  Each program is designed to prepare students for service and leadership in today’s rapidly expanding global society.  

Students engaged in the military, government, or public sectors will find comprehensive, career-relevant edification and experiences through APU online.  Other significant advantages include workforce training and real-world experiences with the university’s industry partners in education.  Through practitioner-developed training, a global professional network, and immersive learning modules, APU provides an impressive online education.

Accreditation & Licensing

American Public University System is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in General Studies Associate of Arts in History Associate of Arts in Military History Bachelor of Arts in English Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Bachelor of Arts in History Bachelor of Arts in International Relations & Global Security Bachelor of Arts in Military History Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Certificate in Regional & Community Planning Certificate in United Nations Certificate in Visual Communications Graduate Certificate in American History Graduate Certificate in American Revolution Graduate Certificate in Ancient & Classical History Graduate Certificate in Civil War Studies Graduate Certificate in European History Graduate Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies Graduate Certificate in World War II Studies Master of Arts in History Master of Arts in Humanities Master of Arts in International Relations & Global Security Master of Arts in Military History Master of Arts in Military Studies Master of Arts in Political Science Master of Public Policy

Business

Associate of Applied Science in Administration Associate of Applied Science in Culinary & Foodservice Management Associate of Applied Science in Technical Management Associate of Arts in Business Administration Associate of Arts in Communication Associate of Arts in Hospitality Associate of Arts in Management Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies Associate of Arts in Supply Chain Management Associate of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management / Logistics & Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management / Management of Information Systems Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management / Project Management Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management / Technical Management Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Management / Technical Resource Management Bachelor of Arts in Business Bachelor of Arts in Communication / Digital Communication & Media Design Bachelor of Arts in Communication / Strategic Communication Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Arts in Government Contracting & Acquisition Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts in Management Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Bachelor of Arts in Retail Management Bachelor of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management / General Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management / Government Contracting & Acquisitions Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management / Reverse Logistics Management Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management / Transportation & Logistics Management Bachelor of Arts in Transportation & Logistics Management Bachelor of Business Administration / Business Analysis Bachelor of Business Administration / Business Project Management Bachelor of Business Administration / Data Analytics Bachelor of Business Administration / Digital Retailing Bachelor of Business Administration / DoD Project Management Bachelor of Business Administration / Economics Bachelor of Business Administration / Entrepreneurial/Small Business Management Bachelor of Business Administration / General Bachelor of Business Administration / Information Technology Management Bachelor of Business Administration / International Business Management Bachelor of Business Administration / Leading the Digital Workplace Bachelor of Business Administration / Marketing Bachelor of Business Administration / Real Estate Construction & Portfolio Development Bachelor of Business Administration / Real Estate Marketing Management Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics Bachelor of Science in Sports Management Certificate in CPA Examination Preparation Certificate in E-Commerce Certificate in Employee Relations & Engagement Certificate in Human Resource Management Certificate in Meeting & Event Planning Certificate in Real Estate Management Certificate in Restaurant Operations Certificate in Retail Management Certificate in Strategic Leadership Certificate in Technical Management Graduate Certificate in Accounting Graduate Certificate in Athletic Administration Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching Graduate Certificate in Human Capital Leadership Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Logistics Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management Graduate Certificate in Neuroleadership Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management Graduate Certificate in Organizational Management Graduate Certificate in Sports Management Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship Master of Arts in Management / Entrepreneurship Master of Arts in Management / General Master of Arts in Management / Human Resource Management Master of Arts in Management / Organizational Leadership Master of Arts in Management / Project Management Master of Arts in Management / Public Administration Master of Arts in Management / Strategic Consulting Master of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management Master of Arts in Supply Chain Management Master of Arts in Transportation & Logistics Management Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration / Accounting Master of Business Administration / Analytics Master of Business Administration / Business Project Management Master of Business Administration / DoD Project Management Master of Business Administration / Entrepreneurship Master of Business Administration / Event Planning & Management Master of Business Administration / Finance Master of Business Administration / Global Business Management Master of Business Administration / Government Contracting & Acquisition Master of Business Administration / Information Technology Management Master of Business Administration / Leading the Digital Workplace Master of Business Administration / Marketing Master of Business Administration / Operational Technology Management Master of Business Administration / Sports Management Master of Public Administration Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Applied Business Analytics Master of Science in Athletic Development Management Master of Science in Sports Management

Computer Science & IT

Associate of Science in Computer Technology Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology / Cloud Computing Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology / Information Security & Assurance Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology / Networking Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology / Web Development Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / E-Commerce Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / General Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Mobile Computing Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Programming Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Web Development using .NET Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management Certificate in Cloud Computing Certificate in Computer Systems & Networks Certificate in Enterprise Web Applications Certificate in Enterprise Web Applications Using .Net Certificate in Information Security Planning Certificate in Information Systems Security Essentials Certificate in Internet Webmaster Certificate in IT Infrastructure Security Certificate in IT Project Management Essentials Certificate in Microsoft Access Database Applications Certificate in Microsoft Office Applications Certificate in Mobile Computing Certificate in Oracle Database Certificate in Visual Basic Application Development Certificate in Web 2.0 Certificate in Web Publishing Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Security Graduate Certificate in IT Project Management Master of Science in Information Technology / Digital Forensics Master of Science in Information Technology / Information Assurance & Security Master of Science in Information Technology / IT Project Management

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate of Arts in Counter Terrorism Studies Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Associate of Science in Cybersecurity Associate of Science in Fire Science Associate of Science in Legal Studies Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts in Emergency & Disaster Management Bachelor of Arts in Emergency & Disaster Management / Momentum Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies Bachelor of Arts in Security Management Bachelor of Business Administration / Operational Crisis Management Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Digital Forensics Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management / Momentum Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies Certificate in Counterintelligence Certificate in Cybercrime Essentials Certificate in Cybersecurity Certificate in Digital Forensics Certificate in Emergency Management Certificate in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Certificate in Fire Science Certificate in Forensics Certificate in Foundations of Homeland Security Certificate in Government Agency Administration Certificate in Homeland Security Certificate in Intelligence Analysis Certificate in Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate in Paralegal Studies Certificate in Security Management Certificate in Terrorism Studies Doctor of Global Security Doctor of Strategic Intelligence Dual Master of Arts in Emergency & Disaster Management & Homeland Security Graduate Certificate in Business Essentials for the Security Executive Graduate Certificate in Counterintelligence Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Graduate Certificate in Digital Forensics Graduate Certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management Executive Leadership Graduate Certificate in Executive Law Enforcement Leadership Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Studies Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies Graduate Certificate in Security Management Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Studies Master of Arts in Criminal Justice / General Master of Arts in Emergency & Disaster Management Master of Arts in Homeland Security Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies Master of Arts in Legal Studies Master of Arts in National Security Studies Master of Arts in Security Management Master of Business Administration / Cybersecurity Master of Business Administration / Operational Crisis Management Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Education

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Care & Education Certificate in Infant & Toddler Care Certificate in Instructional Design & Delivery Graduate Certificate in K-12 Athletic Administration Graduate Certificate in K-12 Online Learning Graduate Certificate in K-12 Reading & Differentiated Instruction Graduate Certificate in K-12 Virtual School Administration Graduate Certificate in K-6 STEAM (STEM + the Arts) Master of Education / Educational Leadership Master of Education / Higher Education Administration Master of Education / Online Teaching Master of Education / Teaching Master of Education / Teaching-Autism Spectrum Disorder Master of Education / Teaching-Curriculum & Instruction Master of Education / Teaching-Elementary Reading Master of Education / Teaching-English Language Learners Master of Education / Teaching-Instructional Leadership Master of Education / Teaching-Online Learning Master of Education / Teaching-Special Education Master of Education / Teaching-STEAM Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education / Academic Advising Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education / Campus Leadership Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education / Career Coaching & Services

Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering / Electrical Engineering Graduate Certificate in Environmental Planning & Design Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Management / Environmental Planning

Healthcare

Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences Associate of Science in Public Health Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science in Public Health Bachelor of Science in Sports & Health Sciences Master of Business Administration / Health Care Administration Master of Public Health Master of Science in Health Information Management Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Master of Science in Sports & Health Sciences

Math & Science

Associate of Science in Space Studies Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science / Fish & Wildlife Management Bachelor of Science in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Mathematics / Data Science Bachelor of Science in Mathematics / Operations Research Bachelor of Science in Mathematics / Statistics Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences / Biology Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences / Earth Science Bachelor of Science in Space Studies / Aerospace Science Bachelor of Science in Space Studies / Astronomy Bachelor of Science in Space Studies / Earth Science Bachelor of Science in Space Studies / Space Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Science in Space Studies / Space Policy Certificate in Fish & Wildlife Management Certificate in Public Lands Management Certificate in Space Studies Graduate Certificate in Environmental Hazard Mitigation & Restoration Graduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability Graduate Certificate in Fish & Wildlife Management Graduate Certificate in Professional Science Management Graduate Certificate in Space Studies Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Management Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Management / Environmental Sustainability Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Management / Fish & Wildlife Management Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Management / Global Environmental Management Master of Science in Space Studies Master of Science in Space Studies / Aerospace Science Master of Science in Space Studies / Astronomy Master of Science in Space Studies / Earth & Planetary Sciences Master of Science in Space Studies / Space Policy

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Master of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator (RN to MSN) Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Leader (RN to MSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Certificate in Child Life Certificate in Family Studies Graduate Certificate in Life Coaching Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Sociology

Religion & Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Bachelor of Arts in Religion