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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. 

Institutes 

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Undergraduate

APU’s undergraduate degrees include Professional Studies and Campus Undergraduate programs. Examples of Professional Studies programs include Alaska Native Governance (BA), Business Administration (BA), and Community Health (AAS). APU’s Campus Undergraduate programs include Counseling Psychology (BA), Environmental Public Health (BS), Marine & Environmental Sciences (BS), Health Sciences (BS), and Outdoor Studies (BA). From field courses to campus-based classes, students find themselves in a variety of settings intentionally designed to enhance their education experience in a way that is uniquely APU.

Associate Degree

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Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degrees

Alaska Native Governance Student

Alaska Native Governance

Bachelor of Arts

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Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts

Community & Place-Based Education

Bachelor of Arts

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Counseling Psychology

Bachelor of Arts

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Creative & Professional Writing

Bachelor of Arts

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Environmental Public Health

Bachelor of Science

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Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Marine and Environmental Sciences

Marine & Environmental Sciences

Bachelor of Science

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Outdoor Studies

Bachelor of Arts

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Pre-Nursing

Bachelor of Science

Sustainability Studies

Sustainability Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Graduate Students

Graduate

APU’s graduate degree offerings include Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Executive MBAs with focuses in Communication Technology and Strategic Leadership, Counseling Psychology (MS), Environmental Science (MS), Fine Arts (MFA) and Outdoor and Environmental Education (MS). Graduate certificates are also available in Entrepreneurship and Investments.

Master’s Degrees

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Counseling Psychology

Master of Science

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Creative Writing

Master of Fine Arts

Environmental Science

Master of Science

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Health Services Administration Concentration

Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts Program

Master of Arts

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Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Outdoor & Environmental Education

Master of Science

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Strategic Leadership

Executive Master of Business Administration

Graduate Certificates

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Graduate Certificate

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Graduate Studies in Investments

Graduate Certificate

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Teacher Education K-8 Certificate

Graduate Certificate

Combined Graduate Certificate & Master's Degree

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Outdoor & Environmental Education with Teaching Certificate

Graduate Certificate, Master of Science

Doctoral Degree

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Counseling Psychology

Not currently accepting applications

Doctor of Psychology

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.

Associate Degree

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Business Administration

Associate of Arts

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Community Health

Associate of Applied Science

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Health Occupations

Associate of Applied Science

Bachelor’s Degrees

Alaska Native Governance Student

Alaska Native Governance

Bachelor of Arts

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Business Administration

Bachelor of Arts

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RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Undergraduate Certificates

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Alaska Rural Management

Undergraduate Certificate

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Community Health

Undergraduate Certificate

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Health Occupations

Undergraduate Certificate

Licensed Practical Nursing

Undergraduate Certificate

Early Honors Students

Early Honors Dual Credit

The Early Honors Program (EHP) at APU is a full-time, dual-credit program for high school seniors seeking to get a head start on college. EHP students engage in actual college-level coursework, have the option to live on campus, and if successful, will graduate high school as college sophomores. Applicants admitted to the EHP may also be granted automatic full admission to the undergraduate program of their choice* upon the successful completion of the EHP.

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ANELP Student

Alaska Native Executive Leadership

Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program began as a partnership between APU, Afognak Native Corporation, Bristol Bay Native Corporation, Chugach Alaska Corporation, The Aleut Corporation, and CIRI. It is a unique graduate certificate program designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge in key functional business areas and accelerate the careers of high-potential leaders.

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Non-Degree Seeking Students

Non-Degree Seeking

Still undecided? APU’s Non-Degree Seeking admissions option is the perfect choice for those interested in taking classes without seeking full admission to a degree program. Students who complete courses under this status will still receive credit that may be transferred to other colleges or universities.

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