American University Majors
Discover the majors and programs offered by American University and the types of degrees awarded.
Arts
Graduates
- Drama and Theatre Production21
- Film and Video Studies59
- Graphic Design10
- Studio Arts4
Business
Graduates
- Accounting24
- Business Administration and Management258
- Finance31
- Public Relations29
Education
Graduates
- Elementary Education16
- High School Education13
- Teacher Education for Multiple Levels5
- Teaching English as a Second Language13
Health Professions
Graduates
- Public Health51
- Public Health Education19
Humanities
Graduates
- Anthropology and Archaeology11
- Arabic Language and Literature8
- Art History12
- Communications112
- Economics80
- European and Russian Studies9
- History34
- International Relations and National Security Studies457
- Journalism52
- Latin American Studies5
- Legal Studies30
- Liberal Arts and Humanities106
- Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation36
- Literature32
- Music History and Literature13
- North American Studies6
- Philosophy14
- Political Science and Government190
- Psychology60
- Religious Studies7
- Sociology16
- Spanish Language and Literature15
- Women's Studies12
Protective Services
Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies57
Science, Technology, and Math
Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7
- Biology28
- Chemistry4
- Computer Science17
- Environmental Sciences11
- Environmental Studies10
- Mathematics & Statistics17
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology2
- Physics12
Trades and Personal Services
Graduates
- Recording Arts Technician23