Saturday, February 29, 2020
Allied American
University (AAU) was
a for-profit university located in Laguna Hills, California, that offers online
learning degree and certificate programs. Allied American University was
founded in 2008 and received national accreditation by the Distance Education
Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in that same year. The university offered
bachelor's and associate degree programs in business administration, criminal
justice, general studies, and allied health. Allied American University offers
seven undergraduate degree programs and 10 certificate programs for career or
skill enhancement. Since 2009, for the sixth consecutive year, G.I. Jobs
magazine has ranked Allied American University as one of the top Military
Friendly Schools, along with other top-tier universities, trade schools, and colleges
across the country.Allied American University was also named a Top School in
Military Advanced Education's Guide to Colleges and Universities for three
consecutive years.
Contents
History
Allied American University is the higher education division
of Allied Business Schools, Inc. (also known as Allied Schools). Allied Schools
is a pioneer of online distance learning education, serving the distance
education market since 1992 and online learning since 1996.
Since 2008, AAU has provided education programs for in-demand
careers, preparing AAU graduates to be competitive in the employment market.
The classroom student-to-teacher ratios are kept small (approximately 10:1) to
provide a more focused and effective learning environment.
Accreditation
Allied American University is nationally accredited by the
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed as a
nationally recognized accrediting agency under the U.S. Department of
Education.
AAU is licensed to operate by the Bureau of Private
Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
As of March 11, 2013 Allied American University has been
recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for
Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC). This status is a preliminary affiliation with the Commission
awarded for a maximum period of four years. Candidacy is an indication that the
institution is progressing toward Accreditation. Candidacy is not Accreditation
and does not ensure eventual Accreditation.
Academics
- Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Criminal Justice
- General Studies
- Associate Degree Programs
- Criminal Justice
- General Studies
- Medical Office Management
- Certificate Programs
- Marketing
- Office Management
- Business
- Homeland Security
- Private Security
- Medical Administrative Assisting
- Medical Billing
- Medical Coding
- Pharmacy Technician
- Admissions and Financial Aid
AAU Applicants are eligible for both Pell grants and federal
student loans. The university offers military students discounted tuition rates
as well as granting service members transfer credit for some of the military
education they may have received while in the service. Allied American
University students wishing to enroll into AAU programs are required to
successfully complete the AAU “new student orientation.” The orientation course
is offered at no cost to the student and is a non-semester credit course.
Students are required to successfully complete the orientation course prior to
the start of their first semester.....Read More
Source : wikipedia.org