Today, active duty military, Guard members, Reservists, veterans, and their family members from all over the world are enrolled in our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Maybe you have heard the old saying: “Preparation makes for opportunity!” As a service member of America’s armed forces, you know that constructive educational planning leads to success! Maybe you are preparing for a military promotion, but regardless of your immediate educational goals all academic preparation will prepare one for a successful prosperous civilian life. The discipline and commitment that you have learned in the military will assist you as you are enriched in one of Amridge University’s online degree programs
Amridge University Accreditation
Amridge University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Amridge University’s Turner School of Theology is an Associate Member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada.

AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY’S Degree Programs
You may discern that a degree program you wish to pursue may not be listed in the GoArmyEd Common Application. AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY initially was allowed to have only seven degree programs listed in the GoArmyEd portal. Two of the degree programs are also approved for eArmyU, and that is all that is presently listed.

·   For degree programs not listed on the Common Application Page in
    GoArmyEd

·  CHOOSE “OTHER DEGREE PROGRAMS”

·  ENTER on the Common Application one of the degree programs you
   have chosen from the list below.

·  eArmyU has two degree programs listed on the Common Application
   that are available for certain certified military.
   These degree programs are: 

·   Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

·   Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling

Amridge University has 33 academic programs that provide a wide range of academic options that are delivered in a meaningful online academic environment. All classes begin on a semester by semester basis. This provides the student 15 weeks of ample time to successfully complete all course requirements. This format and process will help you to succeed and attain your academic goals.

Amridge University Degree Programs

Associate of Arts Degree

A.A. Liberal Studies

Bachelors Degrees

Business

B.S. General Business

B.S. Information Communication

B.S. Information Systems Management

Homeland Security

B.S. Public Safety and Business/Organization Security

B.S. Public Safety and Criminal Justice

B.S. Public Safety and Homeland Security

Liberal Studies

B.S. Management Communication

B.S. Liberal Studies

B.S. Human Development

B.S. Human Resource Leadership

Bible

B.A. Biblical Studies

B.S. Ministry/Bible

Master Degrees

Business & Leadership

M.S. Leadership and Management

M.A. Behavioral Leadership and Management

Counseling & Family Therapy

M.S. Pastoral Counseling

M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy

M.A. Practical Theology

M.A. Professional Counseling

M.Div. Marriage and Family Therapy

M.Div. Pastoral Counseling

M.Div. Professional Counseling

D.Min. Family Therapy I

D.Min. Family Therapy II

Bible & Ministry

M.S. Ministerial Leadership

M.A. Biblical Studies (Some Residency)

M.A. Practical Theology (Some Residency)

M.Div. Ministerial Leadership

Doctoral Degrees

Counseling & Family Therapy

Ph.D. Marriage & Family Therapy ( Some Residency)

Ph.D. Professional Counseling (Some Residency)

Biblical Studies & Ministry

Doctor of Ministry

Ph.D. Biblical Studies-NT (Residency)

Ph.D. Biblical Studies-OT (Residency)

We Provide Maximum Credit for Military Training

Amridge University recognizes and accepts as many courses that can be transferred toward a degree. The AARTS and SMARTS transcripts are used in the academic transfer process. ACE-recommended credit for military training, prior college-level coursework, DANTES/DSST, and CLEP exams are reviewed and accepted per degree program requirements. We work closely with the following organizations to review your military training and education:

·  ACE American Council on Education

·  DANTES Defense Activities for Non-traditional Educational Support

·  SOC Service members Opportunity Colleges

·  Joint Forces Staff College

·  Army Management Staff College

Why Choose Amridge University?

We endeavor to offer comprehensive benefits and support for military personnel, family members, and veterans:
Tuition benefits to Active Duty, Families, Military Personnel

To honor your commitment to our country, Amridge University offers special benefits to active duty personnel and their immediate families, Veterans, National Guard and Reserves personnel, and civilian employees of the Department of Defense. These benefits include:

Tuition and Financial Aid

AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY offers an institutional scholarship to active military service members who pursue an associate or baccalaureate degree through this university. The scholarship is offered to students for courses in which they are receiving the maximum amount of Military Tuition Assistance. In order to receive this scholarship students must be enrolled in a given semester and have a Military Tuition Assistance Authorization for the full amount allowed for the given course. The University then awards this scholarship which covers the remaining cost of the course that the service member would typically be required to pay from their funds.

A student may want to consider financial aid or Top-up benefits to supplement his or her TA. Visit the Tuition and Financial Aid  information on Amridge University Web site for details. Please keep in mind that you will receive the Armed Forces tuition discount on top of what is presented on the Amridge University site.

·  10% discount on graduate programs

·   5% discount on undergraduate programs Refund Schedule
The refund schedule for GoArmyEd students is as follows:   

Flexible Military Leave Policy
Within the frame work of academic integrity, AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY is committed to meeting the special needs of U.S. military students, including Reservists and State National Guardsmen, who are called to active duty or who experience an unexpected change of orders in defense of our nation. Our flexible military leave of absence policy allows you to take time off without financial or academic penalty. When your mission is complete, your Academic Advisor will help you get back on track to complete your chosen degree.

Admissions Criteria
Admissions standards and application requirements vary by program. Please contact your Education Service Officer (ESO) for application procedures or contact an Admissions Representative by email at admissions@amridgeuniversity.edu.  You may speak with a military programs advisor by calling either 1-800-351-4040 ext, 7513 or 334-387-7513

Please note that GoArmyEd students who appear to have met all of the respective admissions requirements for the respective program, but have not submitted all of the transcripts, letters of recommendation may be provisionally enrolled for the first semester.
Documented Degree Plans
The Student Academic Evaluation (SAE) provided to you upon admission to AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY is considered your official degree plan. Please provide your Army Education Counselor with a copy of your official Amridge SAE. If you need a copy of your Student Academic Evaluation, please contact your assigned Amridge University advisor.

Amridge University is not currently part of SOCAD. AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY learners will not be required to have SOCAD student agreements on file with the Army.