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American University School of Communication Journalism and Public Affairs 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW MGC 328 Washington, DC 20016 US   Phone: 1-202-885-2040 Fax: 1-202-885-2019   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. in Print Journalism; M.A. in Broadcast Journalism; M.A. in Interactive Journalism; M.A. in News Media Studies On Campus   The School of Communication at American University offers master’s degree programs in Print, Broadcast, and Interactive Journalism with a focus on investigative journalism and public affairs. The School also offers an MA in News Media Studies. In the 33-credit hour Print Journalism program, students prepare for careers at newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and online publications. Students take advantage of SOC's unique location in Washington, D.C., regularly interviewing members of Congress, senior administration officials, and executives of prominent interest groups. The Broadcast program is designed to give graduates the skills necessary to enter today's competitive broadcast and cable journalism marketplace. Students learn about the role of the media in Washington institutions and ways in which the news businesses operate. Designed for working professionals, the 30-hour Interactive Journalism and News Media programs each consist of a 20-month weekend curriculum and are designed both for those changing careers and professional journalists seeking to further their education or teach at the university level.     Accreditation Information: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A background in communication is not necessary.  Pre-Requisite Courses All students admitted into the full-time Print and Broadcast programs are required to enroll in COMM-640, Principles and Practices of Journalism, a three-week, three-credit hour, intensive course beginning in late July, before the start of the fall semester.  International Student Requirements International students must demonstrate their proficiency in English with the following test scores on the TOEFL exam: minimum 100 on the IBT, minimum 250 on the computer based test, or minimum 600 on the paper-based TOEFL exam. SOC also accepts a minimum score of 7.0 on the IELTS exam. International students must have completed (or may be in the processes of completing) a four-year undergraduate degree. Three-year degrees will not be considered for application to SOC's graduate programs.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Applicants to the weekend MA programs in News Media Studies and Interactive Journalism must have three years of full time work experience in any field.  Volunteer Experience n/a  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement n/a  Other Requirements n/a    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 1178.00  Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 132  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 223  Average GPA: 3.400  Average Test Scores: 550  Charge Per Credit: $1178  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations: Public affairs and public service  # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: United Methodist