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American University College of Arts and Sciences Professional Science Master's: Applied Computing, Biotechnology, Environmental Science & Assessment American University - Hurst Hall 12 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 US   Phone: 1-202-885-3626   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Applied Computing (MSAS, Professional Science Master's), Biotechnology (MSAS, Professional Science Master's), Environmental Science & Assessment (MSAS, Professional Science Master’s program) On Campus   The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program emphasizes the preparation of students to enter professional careers. Developed in collaboration with industry and government professionals, this interdisciplinary program includes an internship, a capstone team project where real-life problems faced by government and industry are tackled, and workshops and seminars on professional skill development, including leadership, oral and written communication, intercultural understanding, intellectual property, project management, and ethics. All students pursuing the professional science master's degree will gain core competencies in statistics and research methodology, as well as applied topics such as simulation and modeling and geographic information systems. APPLIED COMPUTING: In addition to the core competency curriculum, which includes research methodology and statistical analysis, students in the applied computing program will study algorithms and data structures, computer networks and database management systems, plus cutting-edge issues in computing such as data visualization, artificial neural networks, and network security. BIOTECHNOLOGY: Biotechnology students will master such topics as: biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, genomics, bioethics, and proteomics. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ASSESSMENT: Students working in environmental assessment will take three core courses on environmental science and risk assessment plus courses in the fields of ecology and conservation biology.     Accreditation Information: American University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education & the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.  # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses Please see American University's College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Admission’s website for admission requirements.  International Student Requirements Please see American University's College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Admission’s website for admission requirements.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Please see American University's College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Admission’s website for admission requirements.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 1178.00  Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1631  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2109  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1178  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $18864  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: United Methodist