Digital Learning for Real Life

American Public University welcomes Maryland Fire Chiefs Association members, where higher education can unlock higher purpose.

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Answer the Call

Your community depends on you. And you always respond with the understanding and expertise only a professional in your role could deliver. Now, answer your next call—for learning.

As you prepare for leadership or satisfy academic goals in order to make a greater difference, American Public University (APU) is proud to open doors of knowledge to you and your peers in government, public safety, and first responder communities. APU offers 200+ affordable, accessible degree and certificate programs that start monthly and feature online courses.

American Public University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Career-Relevant Programs for Public Safety Professionals

Choose from 200+ online degrees and certificates. Here are a few for you to consider. Use our program finder to search others and find the best one for you.

Helping You Turn Ambition Into Reality

$332.50
Affordable Tuition For You and Your Family

Tuition for you and your family will be $332.50/credit hour for undergraduate courses and $432.25/credit hour for master's and graduate certificate courses.

$250
Per Credit Hour

For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Preferred Military Rate for eligible students.

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Tech Fee

Through this partnership, APU's $85-per-course technology fee is waived for you and your family. You still have access to APU's full suite of online support.

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Ebooks

We provide no-cost ebooks for all undergraduate, doctoral, and Preferred Military Rate-eligible master’s-level students.

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Entrance Exams

No standardized test scores required. Classes start monthly.

$0
Application Fee

There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.

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Quality Higher Education is Within Reach

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Accessible Learning

Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.

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Be in Control

You can quickly turn your ambitions into reality because classes begin every month. Most classes are 8 weeks long.

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Efficient

APU evaluates and applies transfer credit for eligible academic coursework, job experience, ACE-evaluated training, CLEP credits, and military and public safety academy training, including POST, FLETA, BLET, or IFSAC®.

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Value for the Long Term

Our University System ranks in the top 11% for a return on investment.

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Recognized for Quality

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Several programs have earned specialty accreditation.

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Your Time to Shine

You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Undergraduate classes average 18 students, and master’s degree and graduate certificate classes average 10 students.

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Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from law enforcement, corrections, fire and EMS, intelligence, and security agencies.

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Supportive

All students have access to our advisors who are available seven days a week, as well as our robust catalog of mental health resources, including TalkCampus, a real-time, professionally monitored peer support app.

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Find the degree or certificate that's right for you

Our program finder helps you search and compare a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Start your search here.

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How To Apply

Select Maryland Fire Chiefs Association in the Affiliations and Memberships field. Family members should select Maryland Fire Chiefs Association Family Member in the Affiliations and Memberships field to ensure you receive any relevant educational benefits.

Take The Next Step

Classes begin January 6.

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There is no cost to apply for undergraduate and master’s-level programs.