Overview

Department of Performing Arts / Department of Performing Arts is located in Washington, DC, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Art management
(Certificate)	International arts management
Master of Arts (MA)	Audio technology
(Certificate)	Audio production
(Certificate)	Technology in arts management

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	34
Other Advanced Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE; Please visits website: https://www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/index.cfm Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

101

Applied

69

Accepted

24

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE; Please visits website: https://www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/index.cfm
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, statement of purpose, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, resume, art portfolio
Additional Entrance Requirements	Bachelor's degree, statement of purpose, transcripts, resume, art portfolio

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

68

Total Graduate Students

7%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.88%
Black or African American	17.65%
White or Caucasian	52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	5.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.41%
Unknown	5.88%

Gender

Male (36%)

Female (63%)

Faculty

74

Total faculty

Full-time - 30

Part-time - 44

Male (44)

Female (30)

Location & Contact

Address Katzen Arts Center
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20016-8053
United States

Contact Andrew Taylor
Department Chair
Email: dpa@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-3420

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