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97 Master's degrees offered by the university
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Policy
The mission of the Public Policy degree at American University Washington DC is to prepare students to advance the quality of policy making in a variety of institutional settings.
Accounting
Accounting program offered by American University Washington DC, provides advanced study for students with undergraduate accounting degrees who seek a fifth year of professional education to satisfy 150-hour CPA licensure requirements.
Sustainability Management
The Sustainability Management programme offered by American University Washington DC can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis, starting in the fall. The residential MS in sustainability management is also a STEM-designated program.
Education Policy and Leadership
The Education Policy and Leadership at American University Washington DC will give you the tools to shape the future of education.
Legislation
Jobs at the intersection of law and domestic public policy frequently place a premium on skills such as legislative and regulatory drafting, legislative and regulatory negotiation and statutory interpretation. A Legislation degree at American University Washington DC is designed to equip lawyers with these precise skills.
Special Education
The Special Education degree at American University Washington DC prepares teachers to meet the specific needs of preschool, elementary, junior high, high school, and adult students at risk for or living with learning disabilities.
Teaching (Online)
Developed on the idea that passionate, well-prepared, and progressive-minded teachers are key to sustaining a just and democratic society, the Teaching (Online) degree at American University Washington DC prepares current and aspiring educators to provide an excellent elementary education to all students, regardless of race, socioeconomic background, or learning disabilities.
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Residential)
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Residential) 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.
Economics
With the Economics program at American University Washington DC, you will work to resolve society’s most important challenges.
Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights
Combining the study of ethics and international policy, the Ethics, Peace, and Human Rights degree from American University Washington DC will prepare you to be a responsible leader.
International Legal Studies
Established in 1982, the International Legal Studies degree at American University Washington DC is among US’s oldest and most prestigious LL.M. programs.
Business Administration (Online)
Elevate your career with the Business Administration (Online) at American University Washington DC. The rigorous curriculum develops essential leadership skills, from decision-making to team management, for emerging professionals. Join the community of driven professionals and take the first step towards a brighter future today.
Development Management
The Development Management degree at American University Washington DC is an accelerated program that prepares professionals with at least 4 years of work experience for leadership and management roles within communities, governments, companies, and organizations committed to making the world a better place.
Global Environmental Policy
The Global Environmental Policy degree at American University Washington DC provides perspectives and skills for a career that engages some of the most important and complex issues of our time.