Associate of Arts in Military History

 

DEGREE AT A GLANCE:

    • Number of Credits
    • 61
    • Cost Per Credit
    • $ 250
    • Total Tuition*
    • $ 15,250
  • *(Before Transfer Credit)
 

Program Description

The Associate of Arts in Military History degree ensures that students will learn about warfare from ancient times to the present and the patterns of western ways of war. Students in this program are exposed to how warfighting and foreign policy are related as well as military service histories. Students graduating from this program may apply this degree toward the completion of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Military History or a related degree.

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Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Military History also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of history, graduates in this degree program will be able to:

  • Identify the changing patterns of warfare within Western civilization including analyses of principal military thinkers and the evolving relationship among Western societies, warfare, and their military institutions.
  • Identify the fundamental and underlying reasons why America is a target for terrorists and compare and contrast various international terrorist groups and their respective ideologies.
  • Compare warfighting during ancient times through to the beginning of the 17th century to the present with emphasis on technological advances in the military arts and sciences and their short-term and long-term effects on strategy and tactics.
  • Examine the American military institution from the colonial period to the current environment in the 21st century.
  • Examine the historical context of American Foreign Policy from the entry of the United States onto the world scene at the turn of the 20th century.

Admission Requirements

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Core Requirements
18 Hours
NAME
DESCRIPTION
CREDITS
HLSS151
Introduction to Terrorism
3 hours
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This course introduces students to the study of terrorism and the challenges that terrorism poses to American national security. The course will examine definitions of terrorism and explore the evolution of the terrorist phenomenon over the course of the 20th century including the rise of the global Jihadist network and the American response.

IRLS214
American Foreign Policy
3 hours
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This class examines the elements and practice of American Foreign Policy.  It reviews the history of American Foreign Policy and ideology, and then examines the actors, tools and processes of US foreign policy.  This class emphasizes current foreign policy issues, including policy geared toward national security.

MILH201
Introduction to Military History
3 hours
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This course is a survey of the changing patterns of warfare within Western civilization, to include analyses of principal military thinkers and the evolving relationship among Western societies, warfare, and their military institutions.

MILH202
Survey of American Military History
3 hours
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This course is a study of the American military institution from the colonial period to the current environment in the 21st century. Students will examine military traditions and employment of forces during war and peace as well as the relationships between the military and society. Recommended prerequisites are two lower level survey courses in U.S. or World History.

MILH221
War From Antiquity to 1700
3 hours
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This course is a survey and discussion of warfighting during ancient times through to the beginning of the 17th century with emphasis on technological advances in the military arts and sciences and their short term and long term effects on strategy and tactics.

MILH222
War from 1700 to the Present
3 hours
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This course is a survey and discussion of warfighting from end of the 17th century until now, to include military arts and science as well as combined arms employment. Emphasizes the innovations and changes in strategy, tactics, organization and technology engendered by the decisions of the great captains of each age.

Institutional Requirements
3 Hours
NAME
DESCRIPTION
CREDITS
COLL100
Foundations of Online Learning
3 hours
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This course is designed to provide a solid foundation for undergraduate study in the online environment. Students will be introduced to learning theory, the tools available in the online classroom and campus, and online research. Identification of personal learning style allows students to improve their study/learning techniques and prepares them to succeed in college level courses. Students will be introduced to formatting and citation styles. APUS policy and procedure is addressed. There is an emphasis on written communication to assist students in the transition to the online environment.

General Education
34 Hours
NAME
DESCRIPTION
CREDITS
English
(Must take ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing)
6 hours
History
 
6 hours
Humanities
 
3 hours
Literature
 
3 hours
Mathematics
 
3 hours
Political Science
 
3 hours
Science
 
4 hours
Social Science
 
6 hours
Lower Level Electives
6 Hours
Electives are typically courses available at your degree level that are not currently required as a part of your degree program/academic plan. Please visit the catalog to view a complete listing of courses.
Program Completion Rates, Median Debt and More

The following program details are intended to help you make an informed decision about the university that's right for you.

2011-2012 Program Completion Rate
Normal time to completion for full-time student2 years
Graduates who completed in this time118%
Tuition & Fees as of January 1, 2013 Median Loan Debt of 2011-2012 Graduates
Tuition
(before any awarded transfer credit)		$15,250 Federal loans5$0
Technology fee2
(per course)		$50Private educational loans$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation fee3
(if applicable)		$50 Institution financing plan$0
Graduation fee$100 
Books and supplies4$0 
On-campus room and boardNot applicable 

1 Data may be “not available” if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students. 91% of our students are working adults and do not take a full-time course load.

2 A $50 Technology Fee will be charged for all future undergraduate and graduate level course registrations, including audited courses. The fee is not applicable for Comprehensive Exam courses. An APUS grant will cover the fee for Active Duty Military, Reservists, National Guard, Vocational Rehabilitation (VOCA), VA and VA Chapter 33 students, and anyone using military tuition assistance (TA).

3 Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee waived for all United States Active Duty Military, Guard, and Reserve personnel.

4 The undergraduate book grant provides textbooks, e-books, and other course materials at no cost to students for courses being taken for academic credit. Students must obtain their own software when required for a course or program.

5 This figure does not include PLUS loans or TEACH grants converted to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans.

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