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American Sentinel University - Online School

Earn a quality degree in a high-demand field

American Sentinel University is focused on positioning you for success in your career today - and tomorrow. We offer certificate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fast-growing fields such as nursing, and healthcare management.

Our degree programs are 100% online. Advanced degrees can be completed in 2 years, depending on your transfer and life experience credits. With one of the lowest tuition rates among online schools, most students graduate debt free. Classes are eight weeks in length and start monthly.

Accredited degree programs

American Sentinel University offers many high-quality, market-relevant degree programs including:

  • M.S. in Nursing – A CCNE-accredited degree program for experienced nurses. Students can choose from five specializations: Case Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Nursing Education, Nursing Informatics and Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership.
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice educational leadership specialization (ACEN-accredited) – A practice-based, leadership-focused program that prepares faculty, program directors and deans to lead nursing education programs.
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice executive leadership specialization (ACEN-accredited) – A program that prepares master's-educated nurses for leadership roles in the healthcare system.

Why choose American Sentinel?

  • A variety of financial aid options. We offer federal student aid, in-house financing and military benefits, and we accept employer reimbursement.
  • Real-world education taught by experts in their fields. 93% of students surveyed report that their course work is immediately applicable to their jobs.
  • Dedicated support. All students work closely with a student success advisor. In our 2014 survey, 90% of students felt that they receive personal support from advisors and faculty.
  • Innovative online learning platform. Our online classrooms are small to provide maximum interaction with your professor and peers.

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American Sentinel University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) Accrediting Commission. American Sentinel's bachelor's and master's nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has awarded accreditation to our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with specialty tracks in Educational Leadership and Executive Leadership.