| 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. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please follow this link: https://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: | 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
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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| PMGT 6402 | Applied Political Communications | |
| PMGT 6403 | Political Data and Analytics | |
| PMGT 6452 | Digital Strategy | |
| Electives | ||
| 9 credits from the following: | ||
| PMGT 6440 | Targeting and Voter Contact | |
| PMGT 6468 | Digital Advertising and Action | |
| PMGT 6470 | Digital Content Creation | |
| PMGT 6472 | Maximizing Social Media | |