American Public University System
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The American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit online learning university that includes American Military University and American Public University. APUS maintains corporate and academic offices in Charles Town, West Virginia and administrative offices in Manassas, Virginia, and offers online associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. APUS is wholly owned by American Public Education, Inc., a publicly traded corporation (NYSE: APEI).
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[edit] APUS History
APUS was originally founded as American Military University in 1991 by a former Marine Corps officer and instructor.[citation needed] It focused on meeting the unique educational needs of the military — a very mobile population with extended, irregular schedules and limited financial resources. At its launch, AMU enrolled 18 students in 22 courses and offered only graduate degrees.
[edit] Accreditation
American Public University System (APUS) is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.
[edit] Academics
APUS offers 57 associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and consists of three schools:
- Arts, sciences and social studies
- School of Military Studies and Public Safety
- School of Business, Management and Graduate Studies
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