Allied American University was a for-profit university located in Laguna Hills, California, that offers online learning degree and certificate programs. Allied American University was founded in 2008 and received national accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission in that same year. The university offered bachelor’s and associate degree programs in business administration, criminal justice, general studies, and allied health. Allied American University offers seven undergraduate degree programs and 10 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. Allied American University was also named a Top School in Military Advanced Education's Guide to Colleges and Universities for three consecutive years.HistoryAllied 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 a more focused and effective learning environment.
