American University - School of Communication

Website
https://www.american.edu/soc/film/
Location
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MA
  3. 3 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Communication
  2. Documentary Filmmaking
  3. Film Business
  4. Film Studies / Critical Studies
  5. Film & Television Production
  6. Screenwriting
American University - School of Communication Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)
Admitted
8 out of 8
Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

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