Learn from the Leader

LAXPD and American Public University are partners in learning

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Knowledge Is Always Your Best Defense

You’ve answered the call to serve the city of Los Angeles. Now it’s time to answer the call to learning. American Public University (APU) is a trusted partner of the law enforcement community and LAXPD. AMU is also a quality higher education provider as a member of LAXPD University.

We stand ready to support your desire to advance your knowledge with affordable education, featuring attributes busy professionals need:

  • Convenience, with online coursework
  • Flexibility, through programs that start monthly and weekly class schedules with no set login times
  • Relevance, though 200+ degrees and certificates

Let APU help you get started arming yourself with the knowledge you need to succeed. Your family members are eligible for this same great education benefit.

Giving You Freedom to Learn

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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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Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from law enforcement, government, intelligence, and the military.

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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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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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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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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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Value for the Long Term

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

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We Make Quality Education Affordable

$997.50
Affordable Tuition For You

You are eligible for the LAXPD University partner tuition rate: $997.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,377.50 per course for master’s-level programs.

$997.50
Affordable Tuition For Your Family

The LAXPD University partner tuition rate for your family members will be $997.50 per 3-credit course for undergraduate programs and $1,377.50 per 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 LAXPD University partnership, APU's $85-per-course technology fee is waived. 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.

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Application Fee

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

Flexible Education for LAX Police Officers

Here are a few of the programs to consider from our 200+ online degrees and certificates. Use our program finder to search others and identify the best fit for you.

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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How To Apply

Enter LAX Police Dept. University (LAXPDU) as your employer. Family members should select LAX Police Dept. University (LAXPDU) Family Member in the Affiliations and Memberships field 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.