| Admission deadlines: | Fall - July 1 |
| Spring - November 1 | |
| Summer - April 15 | |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references; at least one academic reference for those who graduated within the last five years. |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed, course-by-course evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. Please see the list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services. | |
| Statement of purpose: | In an essay of 250-500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in this field and describe your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also, discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, as well as any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. |
| Additional requirements: | A resumé. |
| International applicants only: | International students requesting a student visa from GW are not eligible to apply for this program. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
College of Professional Studies – Office of Admission
Alexandria Education Center
413 John Carlyle Street, Suite 250
Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact for questions:
CPS Office of Admission
applycps@gwu.edu ~ 571-553-0100 (phone) ~ 202-242-1047 (fax)
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 9 credits in required courses and 9 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| PSPR 6201 | Strategic Public Relations: Principles and Ethical Practice | |
| PSPR 6204 | Media Relations in a Digital World | |
| PSPR 6205 | Fundamentals of Business and Finance in Public Relations | |
| Electives | ||
| Nine credits in elective courses selected from the following: | ||
| PSPR 6207 | Sustainability and Social Responsibility Communications | |
| PSPR 6208 | Integrated Marketing Communications | |
| PSPR 6210 | Special Topics in Public Relations | |
| PSPR 6212 | Risk/Issues Management and Crisis Communications | |
| PSPR 6213 | Communications Research Methods | |
| PSPR 6214 | Digital Storytelling | |
| PSPR 6215 | Public Speaking and Presentations | |
| PSPR 6216 | Writing for Public Relations Professionals | |
| PSPR 6219 | Advanced Topics in Social and Digital Media | |
| PSPR 6220 | Social Issues and Public Policy | |
| PSPR 6224 | Global Public Relations Strategy and Practice | |
| PSPR 6225 | Nonprofit and Association Communication Strategies | |
| PSPR 6226 | Digital Communication Platforms and Strategies | |
| PSPR 6228 | Communicating for Social Change | |
| PSPR 6229 | Corporate Communications | |
See CPS regulations for additional information regarding enrollment status and time limits.