10 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Counter Terrorism Studies program at American Public University explores the origins and motivations for terrorism, and terrorist strategy and tactics.

The Human Development and Family Studies BA course at American Public University focuses on the classic and contemporary theories of human life development from infancy through adulthood including family and societal issues.

The Fire Science Management BSc at  American Public University provides the principles, theory, and practices associated with leading-edge fire science and management issues associated with tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership, and community fire issues, among others.  

The Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University provides you with a fundamental understanding of terrorism, terrorist weapons, security vulnerabilities, extremist groups, counterterrorism tactics, and national security. 

The Real Estate Studies Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University examines the basic experience, education, licensing requirements, and personal attributes required to succeed in the real estate field.

Combine your on-the-job culinary experience and training with theories and principles related to foodservice operations and management by studying the Culinary and Foodservice Management program at American Public University.

The Emergency and Disaster Management BA at American Public University offers a practical education designed to prepare you for a full spectrum of careers in emergency management and public safety. 

The Military History Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University explores the origins of armed conflict in ancient times to patterns of Western warfare in the modern era. From the American Revolution to present day, the curriculum examines national military powers, war doctrines, crucial battles, and political leaders and their foreign policies that led to conflict.

The Fire Science Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University provides you with scientific knowledge of fire behavior, prevention, suppression, and equipment. In addition to learning how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled, you’ll examine the history and philosophy of fire prevention bureaus, use of fire codes, and identification and correction of fire hazards. 

The Military History BA course at American Public University is designed for students seeking greater understanding of military historiography studies in the context of a general liberal arts education.