APU’s majors are organized through Institutes, to purposefully and meaningfully advance APU’s vision, mission, and values. The framework of learning at APU is built on five competencies interwoven through all academic degree programs: effective communication, ethical engagement, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and cultural/historical perspectives. These essential competencies result in the attainment of critical skills and wide-ranging knowledge useful across a multitude of professions and industries.
Professional Studies
The framework of learning at APU is built on five competencies interwoven through all academic degree programs. These essential competencies result in the attainment of critical skills and wide-ranging knowledge useful across a multitude of professions and industries. These programs areas: Alaska Native Governance, Alaska Rural Management, Business Administration and Management, Community Health, and Nursing. Professional Studies courses may be offered evenings, weekends, or online and tuition is based on cost per credit enrollment.