Graduate Program Overview

American University School of Communication students on Capitol Hill in Washington DC

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American University School of Communication students explore Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

What are you looking for in a masters program?

At American University's School of Communication, you will find: 

  • Fully accredited Journalism and Public Communication programs by ACEJMC
  • Film program is one of 14 in the United States to be admitted to CILECT, the international association of film and television schools.
  • An intensive professional education with special strengths in investigative reporting, documentary film, strategic advocacy communication and access to to world-class internships in Washington, D.C.
  • Faculty who are award-winning, working professionals teaching you, one-on-one, in small, laboratory environments
  • A community of learners designing and implementing new media services, strategies, and professional roles for the digital age

Check out our four program areas:

Film and Media Arts

Two- or Three-Year Master's Degrees:

20-Month Weekend Master's Degrees for Working Professionals:

International Media

Two-Year Master's Degree:

Journalism

One-Year Master's Degree:

20-Month Weekend Master's Degrees for Working Professionals:

Public Communication

One-Year Master's Degrees:

20-Month Weekend Master's Degrees for Working Professionals:


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