97 Master's degrees offered by the university

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. 

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) 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.  

At Nutrition Education (Online) from American University Washington DC you can help combat misinformation and empower people in your community and beyond to make healthier food choices and improve their quality of life.

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.

The Sustinability Management Online program offered by the Kogod School of Business trains you as an innovator and an implementer, offering a business-based curriculum integrated with social science, public policy, and international issues with as much flexibility as possible while also providing students with a variety of ways to interact with the content, your instructors, and your peers.

American University Washington DC's Real Estate MS program offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic field of real estate. Through a specialized curriculum and practical experiences, students gain in-depth knowledge of real estate finance, investment, development, and market analysis.

The Education Policy and Leadership at American University Washington DC will give you the tools to shape the future of education.

With the Economics program at American University Washington DC, you will work to resolve society’s most important challenges. 

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.

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. 

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.

Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact in the world of communication? Whether you study on campus or online, the Strategic Communication degree at American University Washington DC offers an innovative curriculum designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in today’s dynamic media landscape. 

The Studio Art degree at American University Washington DC, historically grounded in painting, is multidisciplinary and empowers artists to contextualize their practice within historical and contemporary issues.

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. 

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.

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 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.  

Established in 1982, the International Legal Studies degree at American University Washington DC is among US’s oldest and most prestigious LL.M. programs.

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.