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Admissions at a Glance

Deadlines
Fall priority admission: March 1
Spring priority admission: November 1
Summer admission
Yes
Required materials
Application form and fee
Statement of purpose
Transcripts
2 letters of recommendation
Resume
Portfolio*

Learn more about additional requirements for international students

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*Submit three samples of your best work. Portfolio can consist of audio production work, sound design for film or audio processing software, and source code. Include a half-page PDF document containing descriptions of the three samples. Please submit your portfolio by emailing a Dropbox link, Google Drive link, website link, or individual files to casgrad@american.edu.

Audio Technology (MA)

Offered by the Department of Performing Arts, College of Arts and Sciences. American University's Audio Technology (MA) prepares students for employment and research in a wide range of audio related fields that range from Music Production to Virtual Reality Audio to Higher Education and Post-Production. Current and past employers include the BBC, Sirius XM, The Brookings Institution, The Library of Congress, Polk Audio, National Geographic, Capitol Recording, Austin City Limits, NPR, Old Dominion University, Howard University, and the SAE Institute, among others.

Admission to the Program

Applicants must meet the minimum university requirements for graduate study.

Degree Requirements

Course Requirements

Core (12 credit hours)

Note: Students who wish a more foundational studio experience may take ATEC-615 or ATEC-616, in replacement of ATEC-617, with advisor approval.

Advanced Studies (6 credit hours)

Complete 6 credit hours from the following:

Electives (9 credit hours)

Complete 9 credit hours from the following, or other courses approved by program director or advisor:

Capstone (3 credit hours)

Complete 3 credit hours from the following:

Note: Students graduating in the Fall semester may complete ATEC-690 (3 credit hours) for the capstone experience. Students graduating in the Spring semester must complete ATEC-750.