INTERNAL OPERATIONS
University Academic Administration
Programs may be administered through THE A.U.’s academic schools and internal institutional processes, subject to applicable University requirements and oversight.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION • DEGREES & ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Degrees designed around your ambition.
Explore online degree pathways across undergraduate and advanced levels through a flexible academic model designed for learners who want to continue their education while managing work, family, professional, and personal responsibilities.
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
DEGREE STUDY
ONLINE
FLEXIBLE
SELF-PACED
WASHINGTON, D.C.
YOUR ACADEMIC PATHWAY
Choose an academic direction. Build what comes next.
Choosing a degree is an important decision. The right academic pathway should connect your interests, experience, educational goals, and plans for the future.
THE A.U. provides online academic pathways across multiple levels of higher education, giving learners an opportunity to explore structured study through a flexible educational model.
Whether you are beginning your higher education journey, developing your professional knowledge, or continuing toward advanced study, your degree pathway should have a clear academic purpose.
DEGREE PATHWAYS
Find the level of study that fits your goals.
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UNDERGRADUATE
Associate Degrees
Build a structured foundation in higher education while developing academic knowledge and skills relevant to your educational and professional goals.
Explore Associate Degrees02
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor Degrees
Develop broader academic knowledge and professional understanding through an undergraduate degree pathway designed for continued learning and development.
Explore Bachelor Degrees03
GRADUATE
Master Degrees
Continue your academic development through advanced study designed to deepen knowledge and support professional and educational objectives.
Explore Master Degrees04
ADVANCED STUDY
Doctoral Programs
Pursue advanced academic study through doctoral pathways designed for learners seeking deeper knowledge and continued intellectual development.
Explore Doctoral Programs05
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Certificate Programs
Explore certificate-level academic and professional learning opportunities within THE A.U.’s broader educational structure.
Explore Certificates06
FULL ACADEMIC CATALOG
View All Programs
Explore the wider academic program structure and review available educational pathways across THE A.U.
View All ProgramsACADEMIC DIRECTION
Study across a broad academic environment.
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Business
Explore academic pathways connected with business, administration, management, finance, and related areas of professional development.
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Sciences & Health
Explore academic areas spanning sciences, health, public health, biological sciences, nursing, psychology, and related disciplines.
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Education & Humanities
Discover academic directions across education, arts, humanities, English, social sciences, and related fields.
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Public Service & Professional Study
Explore areas including safety, emergency services, political science, information studies, and specialized professional education.
EDUCATION WITH PURPOSE
A degree should represent more than a title.
Higher education is an opportunity to develop knowledge, strengthen critical thinking, build confidence, and prepare for continued academic and professional development.
At THE A.U., degree study is positioned within a broader commitment to accessible, flexible, online higher education and lifelong learning.
Your academic pathway should help you understand not only what you are studying, but why that knowledge matters to what comes next.
THE A.U. LEARNING MODEL
Higher education designed for today’s learners.
Online
Access your education through an online learning environment designed for learners who need an alternative to traditional classroom structures.
Flexible
Pursue your academic goals while navigating the responsibilities and demands of modern life.
Self-Paced
Approach your studies through a self-paced model designed to provide flexibility in how you organize your educational journey.
Independent
Take responsibility for your academic progress while working within the requirements and procedures of your chosen pathway.
Purposeful
Choose academic study that connects knowledge with your educational, professional, and personal ambitions.
Lifelong
Continue developing intellectually and professionally through education at different stages of life.
ACADEMIC COMMUNITY
Your degree is part of a larger academic structure.
Schools & Colleges
Explore THE A.U.’s academic schools and colleges and discover the disciplines that shape its broader educational environment.
Explore SchoolsInstitutes
Discover specialized institutes supporting additional academic and professional areas within THE A.U.’s academic structure.
Explore InstitutesFull Course Listing
Review the broader course structure associated with THE A.U.’s academic pathways.
View CoursesYOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Explore. Choose. Learn. Advance.
A meaningful academic journey begins with understanding your options and continues with choosing a pathway that fits your goals.
Explore the academic structure. Choose the degree level and program that aligns with your objectives. Learn through THE A.U.’s flexible online model. Then use your educational experience as a foundation for continued academic or professional development where applicable.
“Your degree is not simply where you arrive. It is part of the knowledge, confidence, and direction you carry forward.”
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Make an informed academic decision.
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Explore the Program
Review the specific degree pathway, field of study, academic structure, and requirements that apply to your intended program.
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Understand the Model
Understand THE A.U.’s online and self-paced learning approach and consider how it fits your circumstances and educational objectives.
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Review Admissions
Review the applicable admissions and registration information before beginning your academic pathway.
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Review Tuition
Review tuition and payment information so you understand the applicable financial requirements before enrolling.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Understand your degree beyond the program page.
Degree Recognition
Recognition of an academic credential can depend on the receiving institution, organization, authority, country, professional requirements, and purpose for which the credential is presented.
Students and graduates should always confirm the requirements of the organization receiving their academic credentials.
Understand Degree RecognitionAccreditation & Institutional Status
Review THE A.U.’s institutional accreditation information and official accreditation records when evaluating the institution and its academic credentials.
View AccreditationQUESTIONS BEFORE ENROLLMENT
Questions about degrees and academic programs.
Can I study online?
THE A.U. provides online educational pathways designed around flexible and self-paced learning.
Which degree level should I choose?
The appropriate pathway depends on your existing education, academic objectives, professional goals, and the requirements of the program you are considering.
Can I study at my own pace?
THE A.U. uses a self-paced online educational model. Specific academic requirements and procedures continue to apply to each pathway.
How do I begin?
Start by exploring the available programs, reviewing the applicable admissions information, and selecting an academic pathway that fits your goals.
THE A.U. • WASHINGTON, D.C.
Online higher education with a clear academic foundation.
The American University of Higher Education provides flexible, self-paced, online learning opportunities through an academic identity connected with Washington, D.C.
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YOUR NEXT LEVEL
Choose your direction. Build your future.
Explore degree and certificate pathways through THE A.U. and discover an academic opportunity designed around your goals, your circumstances, and what comes next.
THE A.U. • ONLINE • FLEXIBLE • SELF-PACED • WASHINGTON, D.C.
Verify a Credential or Begin Admissions
Use our online tools to authenticate certificates or start your application today.
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC PROGRAM GOVERNANCE
Academic offerings.
Structured with purpose.
THE A.U. maintains an official internal academic program listing through its University governance process and academic schools, while the public website presents selected programs and offerings for general information.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
ACADEMIC
GOVERNANCE
PROGRAMS • OPERATIONS • OVERSIGHT
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The website is a window into the University’s academic environment.
Public information and institutional authorization serve different purposes. Understanding that distinction helps prospective students make informed academic decisions.
THE A.U. maintains an official internal academic program listing approved through the University’s governance process and administered by its schools.
The University’s public website presents selected programs and academic offerings for general information. The website is not intended to constitute an exhaustive listing of all programs authorized for operation by the University.
A.U.
Current information matters.
Certain programs may be made available through approved University advertising, recruitment, outreach, or admissions channels, subject to applicable institutional requirements and program availability.
THE OPERATING FRAMEWORK
More than one pathway can support an academic offering.
The University may administer applicable academic activities through internal processes or through authorized institutional arrangements.
OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Academies & Universities
Where applicable, THE A.U. may operate programs through formal operating agreements with other academies or universities. Such arrangements are subject to appropriate institutional authorization, oversight, and applicable requirements.
AUTHORIZED TRAINING
ATP Arrangements
The University may also operate through Authorized Training Provider (ATP) arrangements where applicable and approved within the relevant institutional framework.
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Lecturers, Instructors & Trainers
Approved lecturer, instructor, or trainer engagements may support applicable academic or educational activities under established University procedures.
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One framework, different arrangements.
Operating arrangements may differ by academic offering. The existence of an operating agreement, ATP arrangement, or external academic engagement does not mean that every program or offering is operated through that structure.
INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE
Oversight gives the academic framework its foundation.
The University’s Board of Trustees provides institutional governance and approval of the applicable academic and operational framework.
Academic programs and applicable operating arrangements function within the University’s established governance, approval, oversight, and quality-assurance procedures.
THE A.U. maintains institutional accreditation through ACISC and IABCET, as applicable to the University’s accredited institutional status.
INSTITUTIONAL OVERSIGHT
THE A.U.
Academic
Integrity
Through
Governance.
Integrity
Through
Governance.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK • OVERSIGHT • QUALITY ASSURANCE
ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK • OVERSIGHT • QUALITY ASSURANCE
CONFIRMATION & AVAILABILITY
When details matter, use the official channel.
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Program Information
Information concerning a particular program, authorization, operating agreement, or academic arrangement may be confirmed through official University channels, subject to applicable confidentiality and disclosure requirements.
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Current Availability
For current availability and enrollment information, prospective students should rely on official University communications and admissions channels.
ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY
Explore what is presented.
Confirm what applies.
THE A.U. is committed to presenting academic information clearly while recognizing that its public website is one component of a broader institutional, academic, and admissions framework.
Prospective students should review current program information and use official University channels when confirming availability, authorization, or enrollment details for a particular academic offering.
YOUR NEXT ACADEMIC STEP
Explore. Understand.
Move forward.
Discover the academic opportunities presented by THE A.U., then connect with official University channels for current program and enrollment information.
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE • AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS • WASHINGTON, D.C.
