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Click on the name of an online program offered at American Public University to view the detailed information; you can also find out about the college or university offering the program by clicking on "School's Profile". |
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Bachelor of Arts in Marketing |
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Marketing |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Marketing attracts military recruiters and students from other walks of life who are drawn to a fast-paced environment and interested in careers in sales and/or promotions. Students gain self-motivation and self-confidence, the ability to work well with others, a creative approach to problem solving, a willingness to take appropriate risks, and the ability to spot trends. Graduates of this program typically go on to employment with the military, government, or corporate environments that involve product and service development, research, planning, distribution channels, logistics and transportation, sales promotion, sales, pricing strategy, advertising, and public relations. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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A program of study focused on the world’s most volatile and controversial region, this degree addresses the political, religious, military, economic, and social/cultural issues of the Middle East. From a wide variety of courses ranging from holy wars to a city-study on Jerusalem, students have the opportunity to choose areas and topics of the Middle East of most interest to them. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Military History - American Military History |
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Public Services |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Military History is a degree for those who seek understanding of the military art and science as well as a general education in the liberal arts. The degree is quite different from history degrees at other universities because it is focused on the forces of human conflict, and how those forces have shaped, and continue to shape, civilization. Students receive a foundation in: (1) the philosophy, strategy, and tactics of conflict; (2) generalship, leadership, and management of warfare, and of people; (3) great historical battles and their influences on society; (4) the influence of technology on warfare, and on society; and (5) the history of related issues such as diplomacy, foreign affairs, and terrorism. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Military Management |
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Public Services |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Military Management is appealing to government contractors and other professionals involved with the military or civilian defense establishment. Students in this program examine strategic planning, communications, and management topics specific to the military and the military-industrial complex. Graduates of this program typically go on to executive employment with the military, government, or corporate environments. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy |
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Philosophy |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a liberal arts degree. Students in this program are exposed to eastern, western and contemporary philosophers and study myth, ritual and issues of ethics and morality. They learn to think critically and objectively, to write clearly and effectively, and to develop creative solutions to unique situations. Students graduating from this program apply their skills and abilities in professions requiring a high level of analytical thought such as those in "think tanks" and legal professions. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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By taking the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, students learn about politics and study questions such as the following. Are democracies with a president and legislative branch more representative than those with a prime minister who leads the legislature? Is a two-party system better than a multi-party system? How can governments respect diverse ethnic, racial, and religious identities, and still promote bonds of common citizenship? What should be the role of the United States in an increasingly interdependent global economy? These are the types of questions that political scientists explore, but they also represent issues that require ordinary citizens to make informed judgments. This program prepares graduates for careers in government such as public management, administration of justice, military service and the gaining and holding of elected positions. Graduates from political science programs are found in many professions; particularly those involved in large organizations with extensive internal networks requiring skills in dealing with and managing other people. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology |
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Psychology |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a social science degree. Students in this program examine the theories and history of the workings of the human mind. They study aspects of developmental, organizational and abnormal psychology. Graduates of this program are inclined toward professions that involve a high level of human interaction, such as politics, law, counseling, human services, education, law enforcement, military service, and public management. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Religion |
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Religion |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Religion is a social science degree. Students in this program examine eastern and western religions, both historical and contemporary. They study the cultural, political, and spiritual aspects of religion while being exposed to the theological tenets of religious thought. Graduates of this program are inclined toward professions that include aspects of human services and pastoral assistance. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Security Management |
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Public Services |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Security Management offers students the opportunity to learn about the principles and theories associated with various types of security, from international security to information security. Several concentrations are available for students who wish to focus on one particular area of this field. Graduates of this program are inclined toward professions that involve general public or private management, federal or local government civil service, military service, law enforcement, and private security. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology |
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Sociology |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a social science degree. Students in this program study human beings as they relate to each other and operate in groups. They examine the research, theories, and history of various social issues such as religion, corrections, politics and public health. Graduates of this program are inclined to professions that involve politics, government civil service, health care, family and child support services, general public or private management, and law. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management |
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Public Services |
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The Transportation and Logistics degree provides students with principles, management, economics, finances, and other issues associated with the global air, maritime, logistics, and transportation systems of the world. Provided within a business context, students will learn of the cutting edge processes, companies, and standards associated with transportation and logistics management. |
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Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies |
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Humanities & Liberal Arts |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary degree. Students in this program learn to think critically about the world around them as they study gender roles, communication issues, and women who have had historical, cultural, political, and ideological impact on society. Graduates of this program are inclined to professions that involve politics, law, counseling, human services, and advocacy. |
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Bachelor of Arts in World Military History |
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Public Services |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Arts in Military History provides students with a general education in liberal arts through the knowledge of military art and science. This APUS degree stands apart from history degrees offered at other universities. Its specialized curriculum focuses on the forces of human conflict and how they continue to shape civilization. Students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and receive a foundation in: (1) the philosophy, strategy, and tactics of conflict; (2) generalship, leadership, and management of warfare, and of people; (3) great historical battles and their influences on society; (4) the influence of technology on warfare, and on society; and (5) the history of related issues such as diplomacy, foreign affairs, and terrorism. |
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Bachelor of Business Administration |
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Business |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Business Administration is a professionally focused degree that is designed to produce graduates who possess practical knowledge and associated critical thinking skills desired in today’s competitive business world. Students will be grounded in the study of business through a core curriculum of management, information systems, marketing, law, finance, accounting, economics, and business strategy. They are also given the opportunity to pursue interesting specializations in areas of their choice, to include marketing and public relations, international business, information technology, human resources, health care, and entrepreneurial/small business management, among others. This degree is applicable for any student interested in and or working in any number of business, health care, government, military, or other professions. |
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Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Studies |
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Science General |
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American Public University |
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The Aerospace Studies program is a unique blend of the study of aeronautical and space science, management, operations, economy, and security. Students in this program have the opportunity to concentrate their efforts in the study of air and air transportation systems and operations; outer space and its planetary, spacecraft, and exploratory issues; or air and space and their associated national security issues and implications. |
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies |
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Environmental Science |
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American Public University |
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The Environmental Studies degree provides the student with curriculum related to one of the world’s most significant science and policy issues: the environment. Students will study environmental ecosystems, economics, regulation, ethics, law, and management issues; they also have the opportunity to focus their courses of study in directions of environmental policy, management, disaster, and parks/recreation management directions. This degree is applicable in the many environmental fields and professions, and it is also applicable as a foundation degree for further academic study or use in other professional fields. |
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Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management |
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Public Services |
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American Public University |
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The Fire Science Management degree provides students with the principles, theory, and practices associated with leading edge fire science and management, to include issues associated with tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership and management, and community fire issues, among many others. Students also have the opportunity to expand their thinking beyond fire-specific issues to concentrate in areas related to firefighting, to include: human resource management, emergency health care, public administration, homeland security, public health, or emergency/disaster management. This degree is applicable in the fire and emergency medical professions, and it is also useful as a foundation degree for application in other professions or further academic study. |
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management |
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Information Technology |
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American Public University |
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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology provides high quality educational opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the broad range of fields that support our computer/information-based society and economy. The curriculum focuses on the problem-solving skills and techniques needed to provide computer-based solutions to practical problems. Students develop and communicate technological solutions to industrial problems, to manage systems operations, to improve and evaluate products, to provide customer support, and to facilitate technology transfer in industry and government. Students learn to apply ethical judgments and think critically and systematically about the impact of information technology on contemporary social, political, and economic issues. Students completing the IT program will qualify for a broad range of positions in computer-intensive businesses and industry such as: programmer analyst, systems analyst, database administrator, network administrator, computer resource manager and information technology management, to name a few. |
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health |
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Healthcare |
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American Public University |
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This degree is designed to provide a professionally focused understanding of public health issues in America and abroad, to include the science, psychology, and sociology associated with public health issues. Students will study public law, policy, and administration associated with the effective and efficient administration of public health. They will learn of the health system, its management, finances, and structure. Students also have the opportunity to specialize their area of study, to include choices among public health administration, international health, societal health, emergency health, and homeland security. Students in this program are typically interested in (or already employed in) some aspect of the health system, concerned of the public health situation in the United States and/or abroad, or are generally interested scholars who seek a public-minded degree. |
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Bachelor of Science in Sports and Health Sciences |
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Healthcare |
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American Public University |
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The Sports and Health Sciences degree is a study of the human, physical, psychological, and related issues concerning sports, recreation, health, and wellness. Students study a core of issues central to this growing field and also have the opportunity to concentrate in specific areas of sports and health interest, to include: athletic performance, coaching, leisure management, sports industry management, sports medicine, health administration, and public health. This degree is applicable in the various sports and health professions, and it is also a foundation degree for general purposes and further academic interests in a variety of areas. |
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