online Associate of Arts for Military History Professionals

As part of its flagship history discipline, American Military University offers an Associate of Arts in Military History for those seeking a foundational degree in preparation for related baccalaureate degrees. Classes at American Military University are conducted entirely online, giving student the flexibility to fit a quality education into their busy lives. Through this fascinating program, students explore the origins of armed conflict in ancient times to patterns of Western warfare in the modern era. From the American Revolution to World War II and more, the curriculum examines national military powers, war doctrines, crucial battles, and political leaders and their foreign policies that led to conflict. Additionally, the program emphasizes career-relevant research, writing and critical-thinking skills.

Classes at American Military University are taught by expert practitioners. Many within the military history discipline are published historians and military leaders who bring their research and expertise into the classroom discourse. At American Military University, students are members of a broader community of working adult committed to lifelong learning and career development.

     

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Tuition Costs*

Affordable rates, minimal fees, and plenty of help with financial aid. Primary cost displayed is for those students who are eligible for our military tuition grant.

Military Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour Undergraduate $250 per credit hour $285/credit hour standard rate Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate $250 per credit hour $370/credit hour standard rate

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Percentage of Students with Transfer Credit 93% military & military-affiliated undergraduates applied transfer credit

Book Grant Savings: Textbooks and ebooks provided at no cost to all undergraduate students and master’s-level students eligible for the military tuition grant.

*To minimize out-of-pocket costs, active-duty servicemembers, their spouse/dependents, National Guard members, and Reservists receive a tuition grant that caps undergraduate, master's degree, and graduate certificate tuition at $250/credit hour. In addition, a master's-level book grant provides no-cost textbooks and ebooks for master’s-level courses to active-duty servicemembers, their spouse/dependents, National Guard members, and Reservists.

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