American University

Communicate with impact. Students learn the skills they need to advance their careers and make their marks as communicators in public and private sectors. Our program offers the cutting-edge tools you need to develop and implement strategic communication campaigns; teaching you how to create a strategy to address communication challenges. Make your mark.

Become a compelling visual storyteller. Gain professional skills in film, video, and digital media. This program offers flexibility, allowing you to experience an array of video and filmmaking aspects. Students learn the formal overview of media production as well as opportunities to refine their skills and cultivate expertise. Come discover the art of compelling storytelling through the lens of media production.

Investigate, innovate, and inform the world of journalism. Our unique program gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in either investigative, broadcast, or international journalism. Students will produce and examine stories with professional reporters and editors alongside an independent newsroom. Begin to pave the way for a promising career in the ever-evolving field of journalism.

Become a Media and Technology Policy Expert. This program, designed for working professionals, will give you the tools you need to examine complex social problems, analyze emerging trends, and develop and evaluate policy. With a foundation in theory and practical training in research methodologies, you will be prepared for a leadership role in a media, government, or non-profit organization.

The mission of the nationally-ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) at the AU School of Public Affairs is to prepare students to lead with distinction in programs that serve the public good, both in the U.S. and abroad. Accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA), our program delves into the prime components of leadership in public and nonprofit organizations, the realm of public policy, and the analysis of issues critical to public administration today.

Whether you want to be a communications director on a political campaign, a media consultant devising national grassroots outreach, or a leading public affairs strategist guiding your client through a crisis, our master's in Political Communication is for you.

Communicate with impact. Students learn the skills they need to advance their careers and make their marks as communicators in public and private sectors. Our program offers the cutting-edge tools you need to develop and implement strategic communication campaigns; teaching you how to create a strategy to address communication challenges. Make your mark.

Learn at the intersection of media, technology and democracy. In this 3- year course, you will be presenting at leading conferences and working with our partner NGO’s, media companies, foundations, and government institutions. You’ll use both qualitative and quantitative approaches to complete your dissertation research and build your networks. Find solutions to today’s real life world problems.