Programs of American University

Business, Language & Culture Studies

Washington, D.C. , United States

Offered by the Kogod School of Business, the Business, Language & Culture Studies (BS) is designed for students with a passion for business and a complementary enthusiasm for a foreign language. Students choose a language track (Arabic, French, German, Russian, or Spanish) when entering the program, complete the business core, and spend one semester abroad taking courses in their language track. Upon completion of this interdisciplinary program, students will be prepared to take the American Council on the Teaching of a Foreign Language (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview and qualify for a regional fluency certificate (i.e. French Chamber of Commerce Certificate). Students with a solid academic foundation in business and a strong proficiency in a foreign language will be highly competitive in the global marketplace.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,876 Living cost

Chemistry

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

The MS in Chemistry will prepare you for a doctoral program or for a number of careers in research, development, education, and administration. You will learn the skills you need to conduct specialized laboratory research in the highly competitive chemical and biological industries.

$52,770 International

$52,770 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Chemistry

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Besides training for a career or graduate study in chemistry, bachelor's students are prepared for medical or dental school, engineering programs, and other careers where technical expertise is needed. The department provides a personal, congenial environment where both male and female students can develop and pursue a flexible program of study designed to fulfill individual interests and needs.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Communication: Communication Studies

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

If you're seeking a broad, intellectually challenging course of study that will allow you to expand and deepen your understanding of the political, social, cultural, global, and historical dimensions of communication disciplines, the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies is for you.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Communication: Film and Media Arts

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Offered by the School of Communication, the Communication: Film and Media Arts (BA) provides students with a professional skill set in photography, film, video, and digital media. Washington, DC offers undergraduates a range of opportunities to intern at national media organizations including USA Today, National Geographic Television, and PBS. Students are positioned on the forefront of social purpose filmmaking at nonprofits, NGOs, and government agencies such as the World Wildlife Fund, Smithsonian Institution, and the National Park Service. Graduates of the program go on to have successful careers in the media industry.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Communication: Journalism

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

There is no better place to learn how to report the news than in the nation's capital, where news is made every minute of every day. At American University School of Communication, students regularly report on Capitol Hill, the DC government, federal agencies, and the policies forged here that have impact around the world. You'll gain valuable experience and earn bylines and credits through internships at major national and international news outlets including The Washington Post, USA TODAY, Politico, NBC4, and National Public Radio.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Computational Science

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Computational science is a field in which computational simulation and modeling of systems are used to solve problems in engineering and natural and social sciences. Administered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics and Statistics (College of Arts and Sciences), the Computational Science (BS) is recommended for students interested in a career in mathematical and computational techniques to solve problems and the use of these methods to advance other fields that require extensive computation and data analysis.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Computer Science

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

Computer Science programs prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in software development, computer systems design, information technology, computational theory, data science, artificial intelligence, game development, cybersecurity, and other technical computing professions. They ensure a balanced presentation of the practical and theoretical aspects of computer science and provide students with a background for professional employment or further graduate study in the discipline.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Dance

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

The Dance Program provides dance opportunities for every American University student. Diverse course offerings allow students to study movement from multiple perspectives: through a wide range of movement forms (Ballet, African, Contemporary, Urban, etc.), creative research, and dance theory.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost

Data Sciences for Justice, Law and Criminology

American University

Washington, D.C. , United States

The Data Sciences for Justice, Law and Criminology (BS) is a collaborative program between the School of Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences. It is administered by the Department of Justice, Law and Criminology and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

$49,070 International

$49,070 Domestic

$21,878 Living cost