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SIS offers nearly 20 degree programs, including: two-year, on-campus master’s degrees. an executive degree for mid-career professionals. an online master’s degree in international relations. a one-year master’s degree for partner institutions. an interdisciplinary doctoral program for international relations scholars.
Program Details | School of International Service | American University, Washington, DC. The BA in International Studies affords an opportunity for students to find their truest vocations, to discover their passions, and to become active and engaged citizens in a complex global world that defies simple explanations or solutions.
Incoming Fall 2022 class (on-campus graduate degree programs): 80% US citizens / 20% non-US citizens; 38% (of US students) identify as a member of a domestic minority group; 88% have international work, internship, study abroad, or volunteer experience
- You must submit the online application (and $55 application fee), transcripts from all institutions attended, applicable test scores, resume/CV, pe...
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- Proficiency in a second language is not required for admission to SIS, though it can certainly improve an applicant's profile. Proficiency in a mod...
- The average median undergraduate GPA of admitted students is 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- SIS recommends students have at least two years of relevant experience at the time of application. While this is not a minimum requirement, incomin...
- No. We see applicants from many different backgrounds, with every major discipline represented. Applicants to SIS are encouraged to have completed...
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- Administration and Faculty
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- Sis International Programs
- Special Programs
- Special Opportunities
- Study Abroad
Administration
Dean Shannon Hader Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs Rachel Sullivan Robinson Associate Dean for Graduate Education Michael Schroeder Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Rose Shinko Senior Director of Finance and Administration Sandra Martinez Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment Management Jia Jiang Senior Director of Marketing & Communications Kay Summers Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Career Services Lee Ullmann Director of Academic Affairs Jason Glass Graduat...
Faculty
The diversity of the full-time faculty members at SIS in terms of academic disciplines and professional experience, both in the United States and abroad, exemplifies the multidisciplinary and cross-cultural aspects of international affairs. Bringing transformational research into their classrooms, faculty members use a variety of interactive approaches such as simulations, case studies, and media in their teaching. The school regularly appoints adjunct and visiting professors and benefits fro...
Full-Time Faculty
Distinguished Professor A. Acharya, A. Cronin Distinguished Professor and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies A. Ahmed Mohammed Said Farsi Chair of Islamic Peace E. Thompson Professor M. Abu-Nimer, H. Bartilow, D. Bernhofen, C. Chin (Dean Emerita), D. Cogburn, K. Conca, M. Egan, D. Fisher, J. Fox, C. Gallaher, J.M. Goldgeier (Dean Emeritus), L.W. Goodman (Dean Emeritus), R. Henning, P.T. Jackson, C. LeVan, N.S. Levinson, J. Ribot, R. Robinson, C. Schneider, S. Silvia, S. Snyder, M. Taylor, P...
SIS offers opportunities for study through specific projects and research centers dedicated to various themes in international affairs: 1. Accountability Research Center 2. Antiracist Research and Policy Center 3. ASEAN Studies Initiative 4. Bridging the Gap 5. Center for Security, Innovation, and New Technology (CSINT) 6. Forum for Climate Enginee...
SIS offers a joint undergraduate degree with Ritsumeikan University in Japan. SIS also offers dual master’s degree programs with several renowned universities abroad. Students participating in joint and dual degree programs gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to excel in careers in both countries.
Global Scholars Program
The Global Scholars Program is a rigorous undergraduate course of study designed for outstanding entering first-year students who are passionate about creating meaningful change in the world. The program allows students to complete the International Studies (BA)degree in three years by enrolling in classes during the summer terms. The program is structured to enable students to pursue traditional study abroad and internship opportunities during their time at AU, and to participate fully in th...
Madrid SIS Scholars
AU Cornerstone: Madrid SIS Scholars is a first semester fall program offered exclusively to Cornerstone students planning to major in the School of International Service. This program allows students to get a jump start on their international education. Students experience international culture firsthand while the onsite staff and faculty guide and support them. Madrid Scholars take SISA-103 International Migrations and Refugee Crises: Forced to Flee (3) and SISU-106 First Year Seminar (3) to...
Olson Scholars
The Olson Scholars Program recognizes high-performing first-year students with a passion for social science research as they enter their sophomore year at SIS. Named for William Olson, a former Dean of the School of International Service whose dedication to mentoring students was renowned, the program provides a structured, challenging, and supportive curricular environment within which Olson Scholars have the opportunity to pursue advanced research work in international studies under the clo...
Numerous school-wide opportunities are available for undergraduate and graduate students. These include study and internship opportunities around the world and in the international capital city of Washington, DC, including within the federal government. These opportunities help SIS students link theory and practice actively and build skills that ar...
SIS Abroad offers the opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to study abroad and gain full American University course credit. All students are encouraged to learn and work in another culture. Aside from dual-degree options, SIS Abroad programs include the following:
Jan 31, 2024 · Telephone. (202) 885-1646. District of Columbia. Washington, D.C. From School of International Service. American University’s School of International Service (SIS) is a top-10 school of international affairs in Washington, DC. Since our founding in 1957, we have answered President Dwight D. Eisenhower's call to prepare students of ...
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Application Requirements. To apply to one of our programs, applicants are required to submit the following: Completed online application form. Current résumé/CV. Statement of purpose. Official transcripts from all academic institutions from which you earned credit. Two letters of recommendation. $55 application fee.
Request information to learn more about International Relations Online or contact Admissions at 855-306-2847 open_in_new. The Master of International Service is an accelerated program designed for professionals and practitioners with seven or more years of experience in international affairs.
