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97 Master's degrees offered by the university

International Relations
This International Relations MA degree from American University Washington DC can be completed in 12–24 months. The online master’s degree in International Relations from American University Washington DC’s School of International Service help students build skills to drive change worldwide—whether their work is in international affairs, policy development, or socially responsible business.
Intellectual Property and Technology
The Intellectual Property and Technology program at American University Washington DC has long been a leader in the related fields of intellectual property and technology law.
International Affairs - Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
The International Affairs - Natural Resources and Sustainable Development program at American University Washington DC builds on your passion for social justice and ecological sustainability.
Literature, Culture, and Technology
The Literature, Culture, and Technology degree at American University Washington DC will teach you how the deep study of literature, culture, and ideas interfaces with the increasingly digital professional world.
Intercultural and International Communication
The Intercultural and International Communication program at American University Washington DC has a dual focus on culture and communication examines the geopolitical, technological, economic, and cultural relations among peoples, societies, nations, and communities.
Teaching and International Peace - Conflict Resolution (Dual Degree)
Graduates of the Teaching and International Peace - Conflict Resolution (Dual Degree) at American University Washington DC receive an MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from the School of International Service and the MAT in Secondary Education from the School of Education.
Producing Film, Television, and Video
The Producing Film, Television, and Video degree at American University Washington DC prepares you for a career as a producer or production manager of a wide variety of film and video programs: independent feature films, documentary films, television programs, educational videos, and special interest videos.
Economics - Applied Economics (Online)
The Economics - Applied Economics (Online) program at American University Washington DC provides a policy-oriented curriculum with hands-on statistical guidance. This graduate program is influenced by its location in the nation’s capital, connecting you with the people and organizations impacting the global economy today.
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Online)
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Online) program at American University Washington DC is the only specialized advanced degree among the top law schools in the country. The International Law Program of American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) is ranked among the 9 top law schools in the country according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.
Analytics
Harness the power of AI and data storytelling to solve complex business problems and elevate your career with the Analytics degree at American University Washington DC.
Creative Writing
For more than 30 years, writers have come to American University Washington DC to develop their work and exchange ideas in the District’s only Creative Writing MFA program.
Public Administration and Policy (Online)
Public Administration and Policy (Online) from American University Washington DC blends foundational competencies from our nationally recognized and NASPAA-accredited Master in Public Administration (MPA) and Master in Public Policy (MPP) programs to offer you a prestigious and marketable credential.
International Service
The International Service degree at American University Washington DC offers experienced professionals the extraordinary flexibility to design a master’s degree that meets their career ambitions.
International Economic Relations
The International Economic Relations program at American University Washington DC combines international economics and political economy in a uniquely integrated fashion to position you for a professional career in international business and finance, government, or the nonprofit sector.
International Affairs - Global Governance, Politics, and Security
The International Affairs - Global Governance, Politics, and Security program at American University Washington DC curriculum provides students with the knowledge and analytical skills for meaningful careers in international affairs and public service.
Health Promotion
Take the next step in your career with the Health Promotion degree at American University Washington DC and help guide individuals, organizations, and communities to live healthier lifestyles.
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)
Get ready to answer the global call for effective and engaging English language teachers. The Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) degree at American University Washington DC will prepare you to work with students in the United States and across the world.
Art History
The Art History degree at American University Washington DC provides advanced historical study in European and American art from the early Renaissance through the present, as well as Asian and other non-Western art, to prepare you for a doctoral program, curatorial position, or one of many other museum-related careers.
International Economics
The International Economics program at American University Washington DC prepares students for careers in a range of areas, from business to academia to public policy. The students develop the skills to analyze data, explain outcomes and predictions, question theoretical frameworks, and convey concepts to a wide audience.
Data Science
The Data Science degree at American University Washington DC is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with essential skills in data analysis and interpretation. This degree, offered in a full-time format, prepares graduates for a dynamic career in the growing field of data science.