Schools & Colleges
Academic communities built for knowledge, professional development and purposeful progress.
Schools and colleges forming the academic structure of THE A.U.
Schools and Colleges at THE A.U.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION brings together schools and a college
representing diverse areas of academic study, professional education and lifelong learning.
Each academic unit contributes to the wider mission of developing knowledge, capability and
meaningful contribution.
Students and learners can explore academic pathways through the school or college most closely
connected with their interests, goals and professional direction.
Explore Our Academic Schools
School of Continuing Education
Flexible continuing and professional education pathways.
School of Public Health
Academic learning focused on public health and community wellbeing.
School of Library and Information Studies
Library science, information management and knowledge services.
School of Continuing Medical Education
Continuing medical and healthcare professional education.
School of Nursing
Nursing education, healthcare knowledge and professional development.
School of Safety and Emergency Services
Education focused on safety, preparedness and emergency services.
School of Health, Behavioral Sciences and Education
Interdisciplinary learning across health, behavioral sciences and education.
School of Business Administration
Business education, management knowledge and professional development.
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Study across humanities and social sciences.
School of Political Science
Academic learning in political science and related disciplines.
School of Arts and Humanities
Academic and professional development across arts and humanities.
One University, Diverse Academic Communities
The schools and college of THE A.U. provide academic homes for different fields of study
while remaining connected through one university-wide educational mission.
Within these academic communities, learners may pursue certificates, associate degrees,
bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral pathways and professional development
opportunities, depending on the academic offering.
Different disciplines. Shared purpose. One academic community.
THE A.U. connects academic knowledge with practical development, critical thinking,
professional growth and lifelong learning.
Find Your Academic Community
Explore the school or college aligned with your interests and then discover the
programs and learning pathways available to you.
Explore the Wider Academic Structure
Continue to Academics to explore programs, institutes, learning models and the
broader educational framework of THE A.U.
An American Academic Community
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION is presented from Washington, D.C.,
connecting its academic vision with an international outlook and a commitment to
accessible, purposeful higher education.
Washington, D.C., United States
Explore Where Your Goals Can Take You.
Discover the academic community, program and pathway that best supports your next step.
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