American Public University System Catalog
2026 - 2027 Catalog
Associate of Applied Science in Administration
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science in Administration will strengthen the student's understanding of administration functions such as supervision, human relations, human resource management, and management information systems. The program is specifically designed to help students identify administration roles and opportunities, as well as provide support to management within different organizations. This degree is designed to build upon prior education, work, or military experience.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®).
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Degree Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Apply the basic principles of administration management.
- Demonstrate skills in supervision, human resource management, human relations, digital innovation, and management information systems.
- Solve administration management problems through case study scenarios.
- Model strong problem-solving, administrative, and communication skills.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
15
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Major Required
42
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Total Semester Hours
60
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (15 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (3 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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Arabic I
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Arabic II
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Art Appreciation
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Survey of Photography
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Film and Literature
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Image Enhancement using Adobe Photoshop®
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Literature of American Encounters, Revolution, and Rebellion
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From Abolition to #MeToo: Literature of the American Civil Rights Movement
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Pivotal Figures in Early British Literature
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British Literature from Wordsworth through the Wasteland
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Leadership in World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern Period
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Literature of the Newly Globalized World: The Individual’s Struggle to Adapt
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Music Appreciation
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Jazz and Rock
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World Music and Cultures
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Critical Thinking
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Introduction to Ethics
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Philosophy of Science
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Thinking & Acting Ethically
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Introduction to the Study of Religion
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Introduction to World Religions
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Spanish I
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Spanish II
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (3 semester hours) |
| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (3 semester hours) |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
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American History to 1877
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American History since 1877
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World Civilization before 1650
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World Civilization since 1650
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Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
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Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
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African-American History before 1877
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African-American History since 1877
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History of the American Indian
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History of Science
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
Total Semester Hours 15 |
Major Required (42 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 42 |
Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
Total Semester Hours 3 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.