What are you looking for in a graduate program?
At American University's School of Communication, you will find:
- Fully accredited Journalism and Strategic Communication programs by ACEJMC
- Film program is one of 16 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 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:
Communication Studies
- Ph.D. in Communication
- M.A. in International Media
- B.A./M.A. International Media
- Digital Media Skills Online Certificate
- Student and Faculty work
Film and Media Arts
- M.A. Film and Video
- M.F.A. Film and Electronic Media
- B.A./M.A. Film and Video
- Nondegree Film Study
- Digital Media Skills Online Certificate
20-Month Weekend Master's Degrees for Working Professionals:
Journalism
- M.A. in Journalism and Public Affairs
- B.A./M.A. Journalism and Public Affairs
- M.A. in Media Entrepreneurship
- Digital Media Skills Online Certificate
20-Month Weekend Master's Degrees for Working Professionals:
- M.A. in Interactive Journalism
- Student and Faculty work
Public Communication
- M.A. in Strategic Communication (formerly M.A. in Public Communication)
- M.A. in Political Communication
- B.A./M.A. Political Communication
- B.A./M.A. Strategic Communication (formerly B.A./M.A. in Public Communication)
- Nondegree Strategic Communication Study (formerly Nondegree study in Public Communication)
- Digital Media Skills Online Certificate
20-Month Weekend Master's Degrees for Working Professionals:



