This program is not accepting applications at this time.
| Admission deadlines: | Fall - June 15 |
| Spring - November 15 | |
| 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: http://www.naces.org/members. | |
| 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: | Current resumé required. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
College of Professional Studies – Office of Admission
George Washington University
805 21st Street, NW
Suite 301
Washington DC 20052
Contact for questions:
CPS Office of Admission
applycps@gwu.edu ~ 571-553-0025 (phone) ~ 202-242-1047 (fax)
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday
This program is not accepting applications at this time.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 33 credits in required courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PMGT 6501 | Politics and Public Policy | |
| PMGT 6502 | Managing Confrontations and Alliance Building | |
| PMGT 6503 | Communication Strategy | |
| PMGT 6504 | Political Management and Strategic Governance | |
| PMGT 6505 | Grassroots Politics | |
| PMGT 6510 | Managing Political Campaigns | |
| PMGT 6511 | Social Media and Political Advertising | |
| PMGT 6512 | Media and Politics | |
| PMGT 6513 | Capstone | |
| PMGT 6515 | Democracy and Crisis | |
| PMGT 6516 | Strategy and Polling |