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34 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
International Relations and Business (Online)
By pursuing the International Relations and Business (Online) master at American University Washington DC, students can gain a unique perspective on how to apply their business skills to a global context.
Economics
With the Economics program at American University Washington DC, you will work to resolve society’s most important challenges.
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.
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.
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.
Gender, International and Comparative Law
The only program of its kind, the Gender, International and Comparative Law from American University Washington DC equips its LL.M. graduates with the legal and policy skills needed to address challenges facing women and LGBTQ people worldwide.
International Service for Experienced Professionals (Online)
The International Service for Experienced Professionals (Online) degree at American University Washington DC equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a difference in our complex and interconnected world, whether in government, nonprofits, or business.
Political Communication
Whether you want to be a communications director on a political campaign, a media consultant devising national grassroots outreach, or a leading public affairs strategist guiding your client through a crisis, the Political Communication program at American University Washington DC is for you.