American Public University Reviews
June 28th, 2007
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Founded in 1993, American Public University has quickly grown into one of today’s largest online colleges with more 20,000 students studying from home in all 50 states and 130 different countries. APU awards associate, bachelor, and master degrees, and all of their programs are available entirely online.
American Public University offers flexible class schedules so that students can complete their degrees as soon as possible. Their new courses start monthly so that students who cannot work under a traditional semester schedule are able to enroll and begin taking classes at a time that is convenient for them. Additionally, APU offers two types of classes: 8-week intensive-study courses for students who want to finish as soon as possible, and 16-week courses for students who want to finish their degree at a more traditional, or leisurely, pace.
APU offers more than 50 different associate, bachelor, and master degree programs in many fields of study, including Homeland Security, Sports & Health Sciences, Intelligence, Public Administration, Emergency & Disaster Management, Transportation & Logistics Management, History, Security Management, National Security, Public Health, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, and IT Management. APU also has affordable tuition rates. Students pay only $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses and $275 per credit hour for graduate courses, with most courses consisting of 3 credit hours.
American Public University offers financial aid to qualifying students. They have a very generous transfer credit program, accepting up to 90 transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree and 15 toward a master’s degree, which includes CCAF and ACE evaluated training, CLEP and DANTES DSST tests, and academy and continuing education programs. APU is a member of the American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, and the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education, and Training Council.
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October 6th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
I’ve attended APU for the past semester while Active Duty with the USN, and it’s been an incredible experience. I originally took two years of traditional courses with a state university before joining up, and I was concerned that an online degree would not challenge me. However, I have actually found that this specific online education, in some ways, actually outdoes my previous real-time classes. There is more freedom for interaction, and less outside pressure to attend physical classes and be active in this way especially with my job. Instead, it’s all about my own, autonomous desire to learn, and that is more motivation than any professor has ever given me. The books are free, and my time (even more precious) is mine to give. Plus, every time I call or email the staff, the response is unbelievable- I actually recieve 100% better customer service and real help with APU long-distance than I ever got from walking into a line at the University office. I would definately recommend this school to anyone, but as it is an online school, I still suggest that it is best to supplement with traditional courses and a recognized degree. However, I would trust APU with any of my freinds or family or fellow servicemembers to help them get thorugh the graduation in any capacity.
April 24th, 2009 at 9:01 am
i was wondering how reputable online degrees/course were, i am interested in becoming a police officer, but our police department requires that we have a bachelor from an accredited college, i wonder if having a degree from APU will suffice
May 26th, 2009 at 10:50 am
American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.
So they are accredited. That is a great question. Never go for a degree from a university that is not accredited. The degree will be worthless.
June 30th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Bob,
A degree from APU is just as accredited as a degree from Harvard, Georgia Tech, Boston College…..any degree granting institution. AMU/APU is both nationally and regionally accredited. You should have nothing stopping you from deciding to attend. It is an absolutely wonderful school, very affordable, and much more convenient that most. I highly recommend it. FYI, they just added a B.S. in Criminal Justice in June 2009. Now you’re all set!
October 30th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I would like to hear from anyone who has received a masters degree in History from APU. Have you had success in finding employment with your degree from APU? I am particularly interested in teaching history at the college level after earning my degree and I want to make sure that I will be able to do that with a graduate degree in History from APU.
November 17th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Theresa,
I graduated from APU in December of 08′ with a Masters degree in Sports Management, and I started teaching in the P.E. department as Adjunct faculty at the College that I have been coaching at for the past 3 years. You will be fine if you choose to attend APU