American Public University
The American Public University is the online learning institution of the American Public University System and is based in Charles, Town, West Virginia. It offers a variety of flexible online associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. New classes start monthly so students can enroll at anytime of the year. Courses and programs are offered on a part-time (16-week) or full-time (eight-week) schedule.The American Public University (APU) is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and its Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
There are more than 90 degree programs, and more than 180 certification programs, available through American Public University.
Online Degrees at American Public University
American Public University offers more than 190 online degrees and online certificates. According to the Sloan Consortium, APU has some of the best practices in online education and is considered one of the best sources for students who need a highly flexible education.Online degrees are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in various fields of study and disciplines including arts and humanities, business, education, management, public service, health, science and technology, and security and global studies.
Accreditation
American Public University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) . Its business program has additional accreditation status through ACBSP - the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the American Public University System is also accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.Additional school affiliations exist with the American Sport Education Program, NSA's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation, Society for Human Resource Management, and The National Council on Family Relations.
Quick Facts
| Phone Number: | (877) 468-6268 |
| Address: | 111 W Congress St, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414 |
| Institution Type: | Private 4-year |
| Size: | Large ( 45,000 undergraduate, 13,000 graduate ) |
| Award Levels: | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's |
| In-State Tuition | $6,400 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $6,400 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | YES |
| Student-to-faculty ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.apus.edu |
Majors and Degrees
| Majors/Degrees | CERT | AA/AS | BS/BA | MA/MS | |
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| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
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| Early Childhood Education | |
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| General Education | |
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| Educational/Instructional Media Design | |
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| Other Educational Administration and Supervision | |
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| Early Childhood Education | |
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| Education | |
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| Educational/Instructional Media Design | |
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| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | |
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| Firefighter, Fireman and Firefighting Science | |
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| International Relations and Affairs | |
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| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | |
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| Political Science and Government | |
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| Public Administration | |
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| Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician | |
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| Hazardous Materials Management and WasteTechnology/Technician | |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | |
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| Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance (CIS, Internet Security) | |
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| Other Computer Programming | |
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| Other Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | |
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| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | |
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics