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Degree Programs

American InterContinental University offers more than 30 different online degree programs for earning an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree—with such a wide array, you’ll likely find an online degree program that aligns with both your academic interests and your personal or professional goals.

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Benefits of Pursuing an AIU Degree

American InterContinental University's online degree programs are designed to provide the flexibility to take your classes when it's most convenient for you, making it possible to pursue an education with a busy lifestyle.

Flexibility

Convenient and flexible online courses are designed to work around your busy schedule and let you read, listen to, or watch, customized course content from any web-enabled device.

Intellipath®

Intellipath® allows you to personalize your learning plan and skip what you already know to have a more efficient educational experience.

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Technical Support

Our students have access to our 24/7 technical support team.

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Online Degree Programs- Admissions Overview

No SAT or other standardized test is required for acceptance into AIU's online associate degree or online bachelor's degree programs, and no GMAT or GRE is required for our online master's degree programs. A high school diploma, high school transcripts, or GED must be supplied as proof of graduation from high school or equivalent program. Students who have been homeschooled are required to supply additional documentation and may reach out to an Admissions Advisor for further guidance. For master's degree programs, proof of graduation from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized foreign institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.0 is also required, and college transcripts will be verified prior to acceptance.

Our handy list of the most common admissions questions can be found on our admissions FAQ page, but prospective applicants are encouraged to speak with an Admissions Advisor if their questions are not addressed on this list.

Spend Less Time And Money On Your Degree Program With:

Transfer-In Credits

You may be able to transfer-in up to 75% of the credits required to complete your degree program.1

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Master's Edge

Save up to 30% on your master's degree by taking graduate courses in your bachelor's degree program.2

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AIU Accelerate

With AIU Accelerate, your prior experience and knowledge may be considered when pursuing your education.

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Grants & Scholarships

AIU offers scholarships and grants that could help make classes more affordable for those students who qualify.3

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The amount of time it could take to graduate depends on your specific online degree program's requirements for program completion, whether you are attending part-time or full time, and whether you qualify for any transfer credit toward your online degree program (such as applying work experience credit toward your online degree1>). Associate degree programs at AIU require 90 credit-hours and can typically be completed in 16 months; bachelor's degree programs require 180 credit-hours and can typically be completed in 32 months; and master's degree programs require 48 credit-hours and can typically be completed in one year.2

1Prior Learning, including transfer credits are evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
2Associate degree programs are designed as 24 month programs and bachelor’s degree programs are designed as 48 month programs. However; many factors will impact your time to completion, including course loads, proficiency and/or transfer credits and breaks.
3University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.

Accredited Online Degree Programs

AIU is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our online degree programs in business are programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and our online master's degree programs in education have been awarded full accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). See the accreditation page for more information on AIU’s programmatic accreditors.

AIU is also approved by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) through the Arizona SARA Council. NC-SARA's objective is to expand distance education opportunities and has established comparable national standards for interstate postsecondary distance education in furtherance of this aim.

ACBSP Accredited AAQEP - Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation NC- SARA - National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees—An Overview

Deciding what degree level is best for you may be an easy choice, or it could involve a number of factors unique to your personal situation. No matter what path you choose, all of AIU's online degree programs are self-paced, meaning you have the freedom to attend part-time or full-time, or even accelerate the timeline to degree completion by taking on a greater course-load and fewer breaks.

  • Completing an online associate degree program could set the foundation for pursuing a more advanced degree or it could help you pursue a career path in your desired field.
  • A bachelor's degree program typically provides more in-depth coverage of a given subject area than an associate degree program because it involves the completion of more courses. AIU's online bachelor's degree programs are offered in a wide selection of disciplines and specializations.
  • Generally speaking, pursuing a master's degree involves more advanced study of a given field than a bachelor's degree program. Students may decide to enroll in one of our online master's degree programs to work to gain more experience in a particular subject, or to prepare to pursue a new career path.

AIU's Degree Programs

Information Technology Degree Programs

Our online degree programs in IT are offered in a general track or two concentrations at the bachelor's level and in three concentrations at the master's level. For those interested in pursuing career paths that involve knowledge of computers and information systems, network administration, or software development, earning an online information technology degree could be a step toward realizing your educational goals. Online courses in this bachelor's degree program are designed to cover current technology trends and applications as well as skills in leadership and project management. Additionally, BSIT students are eligible to receive a discounted rate for the CompTIA6 examination fee* once certain courses have been completed successfully in residence with AIU.**

*Students must contact the office of the Registrar in order to receive the promo code for the discounted exam rate.

**In order to receive the discounted CompTIA exam rate, the listed courses must be completed in residence at American InterContinental University.

Business Degree Programs

Students enrolled in our online associate degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree business administration programs have an opportunity to develop their business knowledge and skills to help them prepare to pursue career paths in the real world. Our online business degree programs are offered as an MBA at the master's level, and 9 specializations (plus a "general track" option) at the bachelor's level. Topics covered within the curricula range from accounting and entrepreneurship to marketing and human resources.

Healthcare Management Degree Programs

Our healthcare management online degree programs offer specializations in gerontology management and health services administration management. In addition to a bachelor's degree program, we offer a 48-credit-hour master's degree program that covers global, historical, organizational and operational perspectives across law, marketing, business, government, finance, accounting, ethics, and technology. Online courses in the gerontology specialization may help you prepare to pursue career paths that involve providing patient care to the elderly in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or private care, while coursework in healthcare management could help you prepare to pursue opportunities in nursing administration or the implementation of healthcare policy.

Criminal Justice Degree Programs

If you're interested in pursuing a career path in public service, you may want to explore our online criminal justice degree programs. Our online associate degree and online bachelor's degree programs cover the fundamentals of the criminal justice system, including the juvenile justice system. Our bachelor's degree program in criminal justice is offered as a general track course of study, or you can opt to select from two specializations: forensic science or homeland security and crisis management.

Education Degree Programs

Our Master of Education online degree program is designed for current and aspiring educators. Flexible online classes provide a forum designed to provide students the opportunity to work to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for building a foundation in effective educational practice at all levels, from K–12, to college, and beyond. The Master of Education degree program covers learning theory, instructional design and technology, and the application of educational research methods, and is offered in two concentrations: adult education and training or education administration.*

*Although the Master of Education degree is not designed to meet state educator licensing or advancement requirements, it may assist candidates in gaining these approvals in their state of residence depending on those requirements. Contact the state board of education in the applicable state(s) for details.

Design Degree Programs at AIU's Atlanta Campus

In addition to our extensive list of online degree programs, students can choose to pursue a design degree at our Atlanta campus. Our media production degree programs offer students an opportunity to study industry-relevant business practices and skills through hands-on coursework, with the option to specialize in audio recording and sound design, or digital film and post-production. Our fashion design and marketing degree programs are also designed to provide students with a chance to develop skills and knowledge with the choice to specialize in either fashion design or fashion marketing. We even offer certificate programs in audio and sound recording as well as digital filmmaking for those who would like to work to develop critical knowledge for pursuing career path opportunities within these industries.

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