Graduate Programs

Master’s Degrees (MA)

The American University of Florence offers 1-year Master of Arts degrees in five areas of study that consist of at least 30 credits hours spanning common core requirements, concentration courses, electives, and a capstone projeoct. Degree candidates have the opportunity to interact with international faculty members and apply coursework to direct, community-focused practices through AUF’s unique educational model based on cultural integration, community engagement, and experiential learning.

Program Requirements
Common Core:

Candidates must successfully complete 6 credit hours with a focus on research methods and leadership

Concentration Courses:

9 required credits of focused concentration coursework

Electives:

12 credits of which 6 credits are program requirements and 6 are chosen from other graduate-level disciplines

Capstone Project:3 credits for the final capstone project required for graduation

Please see the Academic Catalog for detailed curriculum objectives and requirements.

MA Student Engagement

  • Field-specific curriculum supported by interdisciplinary coursework.
  • Program mission of acquiring perspectives, skills, and leaning through critical frameworks and specialized forms of knowledge.
  • Professionalizing approach to graduate-level academic involvement that blends theory and practice.
  • Application of leadership roles and skills in the university’s community-facing engagement model.
  • Capstone thesis structured to exemplify a high-level academic and professional synthesis of the MA experience.
  • Dedicated academic advising systems that exclusively support graduate students.
  • Pre-arrival option for academic familiarization.

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