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Program at a Glance

Format
Weekday
Offered Part-Time
No
Start Date
Late August
Duration
3 Years
Credit Hours
57 Credits
Tuition
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Application Requirements
Statement of purpose
Resume
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions
Two letters of recommendation
GRE scores are optional
Master's thesis
How to Apply

The catalog copy below including program and application requirements are updated once per year. For clarification and questions, email GradComm@american.edu.