American InterContinental University Online

AIU Online is the web-based virtual campus of American InterContinental University, an international university with residential campuses located in Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; South Florida; Houston, Texas; London, England; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (The American University in Dubai).

American InterContinental University's mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally and professionally for successful careers.

We are dedicated to accomplishing this goal by making a quality online education available to anyone with a passion for learning or a motivation to make their career aspirations come true.

The AIU Online degree programs allow students the freedom to study online anytime to earn their Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degrees in an ever-expanding range of degree programs.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIU Online

For career-focused students looking to pursue opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market, an industry-current education can be an excellent way to enhance qualifications and build real-world credentials. But pursuing a degree at a traditional college is not a viable option for individuals who also must consider the demands made by their current professional and personal responsibilities.

AIU Online offers convenient, flexible alternatives that enable you to fit a career-focused education into your current lifestyle. Students have many reasons for choosing AIU Online, but the common denominator is our commitment to quality, convenience and anytime access.

A regionally accredited institution of higher learning

AIU Online is a branch campus of American InterContinental University, Atlanta, Georgia. American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the University, including AIU Online originating in Illinois.

AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan

Students now have a choice in determining how quickly they can graduate with an industry-current associate's degree. AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan is a dynamic course-scheduling model designed to meet the needs of career-focused professionals who have real-world responsibilities. The Take 2 option remains the choice for students interested in earning their Associate's degree as quickly as possible. Students learn at an accelerated pace and graduate fast. Students pursuing an Associate's degree can also choose the Take 1 option, which permits them to take just one course during each 5-week session.

Instructors with experience in the fields they teach

First-hand knowledge can be an excellent way for you to prepare for career pursuits in the real world. At AIU Online, your instructors have "been there, done that" and know not only what it takes to create career opportunities in your field of interest but also how you'll be able to apply your industry-current education once you make your move.

A rich, interactive learning model that is at the forefront of modern education

The richness of the learning experience offered at AIU Online really should be seen to be believed. Our amazingly interactive Virtual Campus offers students a true academic environment in which to pursue their interests and achieve their goal of earning a career-focused degree.

When you attend our University, you'll view fascinating lectures and course content via rich multimedia presentations. You'll interact one-on-one and in groups with your instructors and fellow classmates, via email, online chats and discussion boards. You'll complete meaningful group projects. And you'll develop a network of contacts, friendships and relationships with likeminded, career-focused students from around the world.

Career-focused degree programs with concentrations to help you build relevant credentials

In today's competitive job market, advanced education can be an excellent way to enhance your qualifications to pursue your professional dreams. At AIU Online, we offer industry-current degree programs in today's in-demand industries to help students add to their credentials by acquiring applicable, real-world knowledge and skills in their field of interest.

A growing community of successful graduates

AIU Online is proud of the accomplishments of our graduates throughout the international business community. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students academically, personally and professionally for successful careers in their chosen fields.

The AIU Online Alumni Association serves graduates by keeping them connected to their University, their classmates and their dreams.

A team-based approach to academic success

From one-on-one academic guidance to career development assistance, students and alumni of AIU Online benefit from a personalized commitment to their ultimate satisfaction, success and achievement. From the minute you first contact the university through the days long after graduation, you'll have a dedicated team of professionals with your personal, professional and academic goals in mind.

A Career Services department that can help you focus on your future from day one

When you enroll through AIU Online, you'll have help achieving your goals from your Career Services Advisor. From helping you create a professional résumé and draft a winning cover letter to conducting practice interviews and helping you identify opportunities and contacts in your chosen field, these professionals are dedicated to helping you stay focused on your professional goals.

Our 24/7 Technical Support team

Online learning is an amazing experience, and it sometimes requires an expert's knowledge in configuring software or answering questions about the rich multimedia technology we use to provide you with an immersive academic environment. AIU Online Technical Support is available 24/7 to help you get online, stay online and learn online.

An intuitive approach to education that can enable you to acclimate fast to the wonders of online learning

Studying and learning at AIU Online can be an amazing experience. If you are considering enrolling, you should know that it's very easy to familiarize yourself with the Virtual Campus, access your courses and interact with your instructors and classmates.

Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Criminal Justice Administration (Online)

AIU Online's Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration combines real-world business skills with specific knowledge of the criminal justice field. Students are taught to apply management techniques in criminal justice organizations and security situations.

They also learn to solve administrative problems and articulate the functions of each component of the criminal justice system:

• Law enforcement
• The courts system
• Corrections

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Special Populations (Online)

The AIU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program with a concentration in Special Populations is specifically targeted towards current law enforcement professionals looking to climb the ranks or students considering a career change to the rapidly expanding field of criminal justice.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program with a concentration in Special Populations can provide students with a foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry including criminology and the causes of crime, and typologies and victims. Best of all, courses are taught by experienced professionals in the criminal justice field who bring their knowledge to each course.

This accelerated degree completion program can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand careers as FBI Officers, Correction Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others. Students in the criminal justice degree program will be engaged in courses that incorporate rich, interactive multimedia technology through AIU Online's superior, student-friendly Virtual Campus.

Some of the courses in the program include:

• Criminal Justice Administration
• Juvenile Justice
• Criminal Procedure
• Victimology
• Law and Evidence
• Probation and Parole

The criminal justice field needs qualified professionals, and now is the time to put your fingerprint on an exciting, rewarding career!

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science (Online)

AIU Online is introducing a BSCJ with a concentration in forensic science for those students interested in career opportunities like crime scene analysis, non-sworn forensic personnel and several others. This course of study offers an opportunity to study career-focused course material that includes:

• Clear explanations of the techniques, abilities and limitations within the field of forensic science and its applications to criminal investigations.
• Forensic science techniques of criminal investigations, how to process a crime scene and notify the next of kin.
• Appropriate techniques to safeguard evidence and interact with investigative authorities.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (Online)

The BSCJ with a concentration in law enforcement is now offered to students with aspirations to pursue career paths that can include becoming a DEA agent, state insurance fraud investigator and several others. Learning from experienced instructors, students can absorb career-relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors will cover material including:

• The elements of investigation, including crime scenes, witnesses and evidence, investigative techniques, evidence documentation, interrogation and arrest.
• Issues involving police ethics, police culture and the public image of police agencies in the media.
• The history and theories of crime prevention and preventative methods employed by police agencies and much more.

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