The university is dedicated to the ideals that education embodies. Specialized study in the individual disciplines and respective professions builds upon a curriculum of general education in order that students may examine the inter-relations of different types of knowledge and explore the relevance of their studies to contemporary issues.

American Heritage University of Southern California is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging and meaningful to a diverse population of mid-career adult students. The major aim is to facilitate educational access and academic excellence using state-of-the-art internet technologies.