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Allied American University (AAU) is a for-profit university located in Laguna Hills, California, that offers online learningdegree and certificate programs. Allied American University was founded in 2008 and received national accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in that same year. Presently, the university offers bachelor’s and associate degree programs in business administration, computer information systems, criminal justice, and general studies. Allied American University offers nine undergraduate degree programs and 15 certificate programs for career or skill enhancement. Since 2009, for the sixth consecutive year, G.I. Jobs magazine has ranked Allied American University as one of the top Military Friendly Schools, along with other top tier universities, trade schools, and colleges across the country.[1] Allied American University was also named a Top School in Military Advanced Education's Guide to Colleges and Universities for three consecutive years.
History
Allied American University is the higher education division of Allied Business Schools, Inc. (also known as Allied Schools). Allied Schools is a pioneer of online distance learning education, serving the distance education market since 1992 and online learning since 1996.
Since 2008, AAU has provided education programs for in-demand careers, preparing AAU graduates to be competitive in the employment market. The classroom student-to-teacher ratios are kept small (approximately 10:1) to provide for a more focused and effective learning environment.