Academics

A-hole University is a unique institution that offers education designed to help professionals improve their workplace behavior and excel in their careers.

Our program begins with defining a-holery in all its glory, disentangles moments of a-holery from fully-fledged a-holes, and includes four levels of a-hole-educational-awesomeness.

Who is the AHU curriculum for?

  • Anyone who wants to learn about a-holery.

  • Anyone who wants to understand the a-hole in their life better.

  • Anyone who wants to better manage their response to a-holes.

  • Anyone interested in this specific slice of human behavior.

Curriculum Requirements:

  • Genuine openness to broad behavioral information.

  • A light-hearted nature and sense of humor.

  • Willingness to reflect on personal behaviors and recognize prospective damage stemming from those behaviors.

  • Recognition that anyone has the capacity and ability to exhibit acts of a-holery.

Course Descriptions

The academic programs offered by A-Hole University are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of adverse professional behavior in the workplace and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their careers. The courses are founded upon actual research and are distilled to impart practical working knowledge for folks within an a-hole radius.

What You Will Learn

The Basics courses introduce students to the foundational concepts of A-holery, focusing on essential definitions and frameworks. Students will explore the theoretical underpinnings of a-holery, including common characteristics, behaviors, and the psychological factors that contribute to such conduct. By examining case studies and relevant research, students will gain insight into the societal impact of a-hole behavior and learn to articulate its significance.

In The Actions courses, students will delve into specific behaviors that epitomize a-hole actions. Through the analysis of scenarios and real-life examples, the curriculum covers various a-hole tactics, ranging from subtle undermining to overt hostility. Learners will assess the motivations behind these actions and discuss their effects on individuals and communities. This level emphasizes developing critical observational skills to identify and analyze a-hole behaviors in various contexts.

The Identifiers courses focus on the situational and contextual factors that reveal the presence of a-holes in everyday life. Students will examine different environments, such as workplaces, social settings, and digital platforms, to understand how context influences a-hole behavior. Learners will develop strategies to recognize and navigate encounters with them by identifying patterns and everyday situations where a-holes thrive.

The Adaptations courses equip students with practical tools and strategies for coping with a-holes. This level emphasizes emotional intelligence and resilience, teaching methods for diffusing confrontations and managing stress associated with a-hole interactions. Students will explore conflict resolution techniques, assertiveness training, and self-care practices, fostering an understanding of maintaining personal well-being while dealing with challenging individuals.

introductory Level and Basic Principles: (EST. LiVE DATE - DEC 2024)

The Basics (100-Level Courses) cover the essentials of defining A-holery in all its glory. Based on research and the latest a-hole theorem, we’ll review and define what it means to be an a-hole.

  • AHOL100 - Intro to AHU

  • AHOL101 - Introduction to A-holery

  • AHOL102 - Equal Opportunities in A-holery

  • AHOL103 - Situational A-holery

A-hole Analysis: (EST. LiVE DATE - FEB 2025)

The Actions (200-level Courses) review the aspects that make an a-hole an a-hole.

  • AHOL200 - Anatomy of an A-hole

  • AHOL201 - A-holic Behaviors

  • AHOL202 - A-holic Archetypes

A-holes in the Wild: (EST. LiVE DATE - MAY 2025)

The Identifiers (300-level Courses) review the settings and contexts in which one can encounter an a-hole in daily life.

  • AHOL300 - Where are all the A-holes?

  • AHOL301 - A-holes at Work

  • AHOL302 - A-hole Relatives

  • AHOL303 - A-hole “Friendships”

  • AHOL304 - Online A-holery

  • AHOL305 - Public A-holes

  • AHOL306 - Famous A-holes

Living with A-holes: (EST. LiVE DATE - JUN 2025)

The Adaptations (400-level Courses) inform students of ways to handle, cope, and live with a-holes.

  • AHOL400 - AITA? A self-discovery course

  • AHOL401 - A-hole Management

  • AHOL402 - A-hole Recovery

Electives: TBD Based on Follower Suggestion (EST. LiVE DATE - Sept. 2025)

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A-hole University is a novelty institution that provides education and training to professionals seeking to improve their workplace behavior.

It is important to note that our services are meant to be a fun and lighthearted way to learn about adverse professional behaviors that can occur, and we do not recommend or advocate using our services to cause undue harm to others. That would be a real a-hole thing to do.

Our services are designed to help individuals better understand the importance of workplace professionalism and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers.

We believe that our graduates can make a positive impact in their workplaces and communities, and we encourage them to use their newfound knowledge and skills responsibly and ethically.