American University joined the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation family of universities developing Professional Science Master's degrees in 2004. 

With the support of the Sloan Foundation and the Council of Graduate Schools, we have developed Professional Science Master's programs in

• Applied Computing
• Biotechnology
• Environmental Science & Assessment

Now Accepting Applications
Our two-year interdisciplinary program provides science students with alternatives to research degrees and will equip each student with the skills industry and government demand. Students enrolled in the program will:

• Master science courses in one of the above listed subjects
• Complete an internship at a local company or government agency
• Contend with "real life" problems and projects in a capstone team environment
• Attend professional skills development workshops and classes

Programs are characterized by "science-plus," combining rigorous study in science or mathematics with skills-based coursework in management, policy, or law. PSM programs emphasize writing and communication skills, and most require a final project or team experience, as well as a "real-world" internship in a business or public sector enterprise. See more at http://www.sciencemasters.com/.