American University School of Communication

The School of Communication (SOC) brings a unique mix of academic programs under one roof -- in journalism, public communication, visual media and communication studies -- that make the School a leader in the digital media environment, in communication education, research, and innovative production. We offer full-time, part-time and weekend master's programs in Film, Journalism, Public Communication, Political Communication, Media Entrepreneurship and International Media. SOC also offers an accelerated and interdisciplinary doctoral degree in Communication. A digital media skills graduate online certificate program rounds out the offerings.