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American University School of Communication Public Communication 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.-Communication: Public Communications On Campus   The MA in Public Communication at American University’s School of Communication provides a thorough background in strategic communication, research methods, media relations, and message development for commercial and nonprofit organizations with a focus on new media and cutting edge technology. The program, offered either in the full-time or part-time Weekend format, provides a blend of theory and practice that builds professional skills by focusing on effective strategies to conduct and analyze communication research, produce messages for target audiences, and plan and implement media strategies in international and cross-cultural public relations contexts. Students learn from a professional faculty who not only share their own professional expertise, but also provide students the opportunity to learn from top communication experts. PC students choose electives to further develop their specific area of focus – be it government, political or public interest communication, corporate or international public relations, or arts communication. Using Washington, D.C., as its communications laboratory, SOC public communication graduate students identify, research, and execute a public communication project for a client in their area of interest.     Accreditation Information: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)  # Of Credits Required: 30  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 n/a  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 programs in Public Communication 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: 35340  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