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American Public University & the California Police Chiefs Association are partners in your professional development.

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You’re Driven to Protect & Serve
We’re Driven to Help You Succeed

California Police Chiefs Association Elit Partner

You have a duty to serve your community, and American Public University (APU ) is committed to its duty to serve you with affordable and flexible online education.

Continuing education may help meet your goals for advancement or support personal goals related to your law enforcement career and beyond. APU is ready to help you. As a long-standing partner to the law enforcement community, APU arms you with your best defense—knowledge, delivered online in a format that fits your life.

We Make Quality Education Affordable

$997.50
Per Undergrad Course

You are eligible for the California Police Chiefs Association partner tuition and fee rate: $997.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,377.50 per 3-credit course for master’s-level programs.

$250
Per Credit Hour

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

$0
Tech Fee

Through the California Police Chiefs Association partnership, APU's $85-per-course technology fee is waived. You still have access to APU's full suite of online support.

$0
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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Save Time

Bachelor’s degree students can transfer up to 90 credits, and master’s degree students up to 15 credits for previous academic coursework, job experience, professional training, ACE-evaluated training, and credits by exam.

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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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Career-Relevant Education for CPCA Members

Learn from faculty and alongside peers with frontline experience in law enforcement, security, intelligence, and the military—building your knowledge in your field of interest. Here are the top programs chosen by California Police Chiefs Association members. If you have another interest, use our program finder to search other options.

200+ Programs—Find the Best Fit for You

Use our program finder to search all of our online degrees and certificates—from the associate to the doctoral level.

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Since completing my master’s degree with American Military University, many doors have opened to me. I have stepped into the role of chief of police in my community, and what I learned at AMU has benefited me greatly.

Paul LeBaron

Member, California Police Chiefs Association

How To Apply

Enter California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) as your employer to ensure you receive any relevant educational benefits.

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Classes begin January 6.

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

Bring These Benefits Back to Your Organization

Learn how your organization's personnel can take advantage of these same benefits as an allied partner of APU. This gives you turnkey access to a robust suite of material to help you promote this education benefit to your workforce. Learn more here.

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