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Earn Your AA in History Online

The study of history offers fascinating insight into the pivotal events and people that influenced modern civilization. As part of American Military University’s flagship degree program, the Associate of Arts in History is offered entirely online. Working adults have the unique opportunity to fit this foundational history degree into their busy lives.

This exciting online program prepares students for advance history and related bachelor degrees. Students can research and survey prominent subjects including American History, World Civilization, African-American History, European and Middle Eastern Cultures, and many more. They gain wide-ranging knowledge of important historical periods by exploring decisive events and cultures from a global perspective.

Students also learn from passionate and experienced professors, many who bring their diverse backgrounds into the classroom discourse as accomplished historians, researchers and authors at the forefront of their period of study. They connect online and interact with a community of lifelong learners who also share their passion for academic discovery and career-preparedness through history studies.


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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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* Zero-out-of-pocket tuition may be possible when the Freedom Grant® is combined with other forms of financial assistance, such as military TA or federal Pell grants. The Freedom Grant is available to all U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists. Military spouses/dependents are also eligible to receive a grant that covers tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Freedom Grant® that covers undergraduate and master’s-level tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

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AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

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A University That's Got Your Six

Our roots are in the military, but we are open to all. Here’s why 110,000+ have chosen AMU.

Convenient

Our online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. Associate degree students can transfer up to 45 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Personalized

Our undergraduate classes average 19 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

Supportive

Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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