Join the Extended Accelerator Program in Public Relations at American University. Gain practical skills and cultural insights in Washington, DC. Apply now!
The Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) may be completed in a few as three semesters and is for students seeking an immersive English-learning experience. The program gives students a firsthand, practical, and cultural understanding of the American University campus and the Washington, DC, area through its contextual curriculum. They may enter the program in the spring or fall and progress into year two of their undergraduate education with up to a full year’s worth of academic credits. Depending on their intended degree, they may choose their elective curriculum in social sciences, humanities, or the sciences. The Public Relations is a field which is built on ideas and images, persuasion and information, strategy and tactics. From studios promoting films to companies burnishing their images to advocates promoting social causes, public relations is at the heart of our economy, society, and politics. No policy or product can succeed without a smart message targeted to the right audience in creative and innovative ways. The ability to communicate strategically is what Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations and Strategic Communication program is all about. American University's goal is to educate students not only in the most recent trends, but in the type of thinking that will set them apart from their peers. Through courses, internships, and hands-on work, we empower them with the strategic tools and insights that rival what professionals learn after years of experience.
