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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.
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.
Strategic Communication (Online)
Strategic Communication (Online) from American University Washington DC prepares you to pivot your messaging and market strategies amid rapidly changing environments and trends. With foundational knowledge in strategy and the platforms available to today's media, you'll optimize messaging for every circumstance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Juris Doctor and Business Administration Dual Degree
The Juris Doctor and Business Administration Dual Degree at American University Washington DC positions you for long-term success in two of the most established, growing industries.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.