School of International Service

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Virtual Tour of the School of International Service

Take a virtual tour of the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC. 

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Government & Politics ·

Policy Analysis: 2024 US Presidential Election

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Introducing the Reimagined MA in Global Governance, Politics, and Security

On Campus ·

Reimagined for Real Impact: GGPS

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Edgar Aguilar, SIS/MA ’25

Student Life ·

Student Reflection: Preparing for a Change-Making Career

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Dana Fisher

Research ·

Dana Fisher Awarded $1 Million AmeriCorps Grant for Climate Research

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Government & Politics ·

America's Unaddressed Feminist Issues

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Listen now to the latest episode: How to Get a Job in International Affairs

Developing an Expertise in International Trade

Rochelle Osei-Tutu, SIS/MA '16

IER equipped me with knowledge of international trade theory and history.

I think the unique experience that's offered through the IER program is that you can focus on the niche that you want to develop. I realized that I was interested in international trade, so I was able to take courses on the political economy as well as digital trade and trade theory. That helped me form the foundation that I needed for my job at the International Trade Administration.

Learn more about Osei-Tutu’s time in the IER program.

Global Elections Tracker

During the run-up to the US presidential election in November 2024, SIS is tracking national elections globally. Individual results may help highlight trends in democratization and democratic backsliding.

Discover Your Future with AU

Six months after graduation,
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% of Graduates are now Working, Grad School, or Both

Where Graduates Land
  • % Working for-profit
  • % Working nonprofit
  • % Working for government
  • % Attending grad school
  • % Working and attending grad school
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