Overview

Based in Washington, DC, the epicenter of national political and social movements, the Strategic Communication degree at American University Washington DC teaches the skills you need to advance your career and make a mark as a strategic communicator in a variety of settings.

Careers

Unlimited Career Opportunities: A degree in Strategic Communication opens doors to a wide range of career paths. The graduates have gone on to successful careers in public relations, marketing, corporate communication, media management, and more. Whether you aim to work for a Fortune 500 company, a nonprofit organization, or start your own consultancy, the program provides the foundation for your success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Communication

Communication Theory

Research for Strategic Communication

Strategic Communication

Writing for Strategic Communication

Communication Theory

Research for Strategic Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

The School of Communication operates on a rolling admissions basis for graduate programs. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Resume

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institution

Two letters of recommendation (optional)

Portfolio (optional)

Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) grade point average in last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62400 USD / full

≈ 62400 USD / full
Out-of-State

62400 USD / full

≈ 62400 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62400 USD / full

≈ 62400 USD / full

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Strategic Communication

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About

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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