American Graduate University

Graduate Correspondence Studies for Prisoners
American Graduate University
733 N. Dodsworth Avenue
Covina, CA 91724

Website: www.agu.edu
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 626-966-4576 extension 1003
Phone: 877-351-9060

Founded in 1976, American Graduate University offers correspondence courses and degrees in the fields of acquisitions, business administration, contract management, project management, and supply management. They are not regionally accredited and charge $825 per course. They offer several graduate certificates and master’s degree programs.

American Graduate University does not offer courses at any other level other than graduate correspondence studies for prisoners, although other PrisonEducation.com profiled correspondence programs do. 

American Graduate University

733 N. Dodsworth Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
626-966-4576 ext. 1007 or 877-351-9060
www.agu.edu
[email protected] 

Accreditation: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission

Tuition: $975 per course

Payment Plan: Available by an automatic charge to a credit or debit card. Three payments of $325 each are due in 30-day installments, with the first due at registration.

Textbooks: Included in tuition

Transfer: 6 credit hours for the master’s program

Time Limit: 5 months; free 30-day extension

Degrees: Certificate in Acquisition and Contracting; Certificate in Financial Management and Pricing; Certificate in Management; Certificate in Project/Program Management; Certificate in Supply Management (these certificates are not a degree, 6 classes); Master of Acquisition Management; Master of Business Administration (4 optional areas of concentration, 16 classes, 48 units); Master of Contract Management; Master of Leadership and Management; Master of Supply Chain Management (12 classes, 36 units subject-specific)

Course Categories: Acquisition and Contracting; General Management; Program/Project Management; Supply Chain Management, Leadership, and Management

Course Delivery: Paper/web hybrid (exams, application, lessons); paper-only available

Media Component: None

Catalog: 74-page catalog (2012-2013); additional information (2013)

Application Fee: $50

Founded: 1976

School’s Comments: American Graduate University, founded in 1976, offers a whole vehicle of education that operates outside the campus and classroom tradition. The university is uniquely qualified to offer courses and degree programs in the fields of acquisition management, contract management, project/program management, supply management, and business management. It has a well-defined and structured distance learning curriculum, excellent faculty, an extensive proprietary collection of textbooks and course materials, and an ongoing dissemination research program. To apply, a sponsor would be helpful who could print out the application form or apply online for an individual. Optionally, you could request an application form by mail. They do have several incarcerated individuals who are some of their best students.

School Comments: AGU provides flexible distance education graduate programs that are suitable for individuals without access to computers. Courses are self-paced and can be done entirely by mail. Students, however, must complete each course within five months. Since AGU has continuous enrollment, students can register at any time. Upon registration, the student is sent the textbook and study guide. The study guide includes all lesson exams. For students without computer access, scantron forms are provided, as well as self-addressed envelopes. AGU’s Student Services Department facilitates contact between the instructor and the student. For information on AGU’s programs, please contact Marie Simey, American Graduate University, 733 N. Dodsworth Avenue, Covina, CA 91724.