AA Degree Concentrations are Now Stand Alone Degrees for Online University
System
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., June 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Higher Learning
Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has
given approval to American Public University System (APUS) www.apus.edu to
enhance its associate degree programs. One Associate of Arts degree in General
Studies, with multiple concentrations, has now been changed to several stand
alone associate degrees in those fields. With HLC's approval of these changes,
APUS may now award Federal Student Aid (FSA) funding under Title IV to
students enrolled in the stand alone associate degree programs.
"These changes give more choices to APUS students," said Dr. Frank
McCluskey, provost and executive vice president for APUS. "In addition, we are
pleased that the new stand alone associate programs are eligible for Federal
Student Aid, which will help more students gain access to higher education."
Regionally accredited, APUS serves more than 33,000 part-time students who
live and work in all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. With the
addition of the new associate degrees, APUS now offers 73 degree programs in
fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and
criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, and
liberal arts. Current and prospective students may begin to register for the
new stand alone associate degree programs later this summer.
"Improving associate degree programs will help further the APUS mission of
providing relevant, affordable and student-focused online degree programs to
those who serve," said Wallace E. Boston, Jr., president and chief executive
officer of APUS.
The approved changes to the Associate of Arts in General Studies are as
follows:
2007 AA Degree Concentrations 2008 Approved Changes
Associate of Arts in General Studies Associate of Arts in General Studies
with a concentration in:
Accounting AA in Accounting
Business Administration AA in Business Administration
Communication AA in Communication
Computer Applications AS in Computer Applications
Counter-Terrorism Fundamentals AA in Counter-Terrorism Studies
Explosive Ordnance Disposal AS in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Fire Science AS in Fire Science
Health Services Administration AS in Public Health
History AA in History
Hospitality Restaurant Operations AA in Hospitality
Infant and Toddler Care AA in Early Childhood Care &
Education
Military Studies AA in Military History
Paralegal Studies AS in Paralegal Studies
Personnel Administration AA in Personnel Administration
Real Estate Management AA in Real Estate Studies
Weapons of Mass Destruction AA in Weapons of Mass Destruction
Preparedness Preparedness
AA - Associate of Arts
AS - Associate of Science
About American Public University System
American Public University System is comprised of American Military
University (http://www.amuonline.com) and American Public University
(http://www.apu.apus.edu). Courses are taught by professors who are
experienced in the real-world subjects they teach. APUS's curriculum,
affordability and flexibility helps working adults pursue degrees in homeland
security, national security and emergency and disaster management. APUS also
offers programs in professional studies, management, and liberal arts. A
university book grant supplies textbooks at no cost for eligible undergraduate
students. Eligible students may apply for Federal Student Aid. APUS is a
wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc., (NASDAQ: APEI).
For more information, please visit www.americanpubliceducation.com.
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SOURCE American Public University System