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American University School of Communication Film and Media Arts Mary Graydon Center 322, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016-8017 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.F.A. - Film and Electronic Media; M.A. - Film and Video; M.A. - Producing for Film and Video On Campus   Located in Washington DC, the School of Communication (SOC) at American University prepares students for a professional career. SOC's award-winning faculty, which consists of 42 full-time faculty, includes Emmy and Oscar winners, Fulbright scholars, and renowned documentary filmmakers whose work has appeared on Discovery and National Geographic channels and IMAX movie theaters. SOC's Film and Media Arts division offers an MA in Film and Video, MFA in Film and Electronic Media, and an MA in Producing Film and Video. The MA in Film and Video may be completed on a full-time basis in two years or students may choose to attend part time. The MFA in Film and Electronic Media, a terminal degree for those interested in teaching, may be completed on a full-time basis in three years or students may choose to attend part time. The MA in Producing Film and Video, designed for working professionals, is completed in 20 months. During graduate study, film students may participate in the Summer in LA program or spend a semester studying film production in Prague. SOC students typically complete one internship for credit during the course of their study, but participate in at least one additional internship because of the myriad opportunities available. SOC students have interned at organizations such as National Geographic and Discovery.     Accreditation Information:   # 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 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: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Applicants to the weekend program in Producing Film and Video 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