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The Department of Philosophy offers a unique, interdisciplinary graduate degree program, a Master of Arts in Philosophy and Social Policy . Taking full advantage of GW’s many research and policy resources as well as a central location in the nation’s capital, students build professional networks during their studies, paving the way to careers in federal government agencies, think tanks, nonprofits and lobbying firms.
Creating and evaluating effective public policy has become a major concern for both public officials and citizens in U.S. society. Technical policy issues frequently raise questions about social values and build on concepts that require philosophical exploration. The MA in Philosophy and Social Policy program addresses questions of public policy from a humanistic perspective. Students learn to apply normative, historical and logical insights from philosophy to today’s most pressing issues.
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Due to its interdisciplinary nature, the graduate program is well suited for students from a variety of backgrounds. Most of our students have taken some philosophy courses, but many of them majored in fields such as political science, psychology, business, economics, English or history. We look for well-rounded students with an interest in public policy issues, demonstrated through past internships, volunteer positions or other experiences.
Some students are accepted to the graduate program on a probationary basis. This means that some aspect of their application is weaker than the admissions committee ordinarily wants to see, but that the student is sufficiently promising in other respects that the committee believes they can succeed in the program. Students admitted on probationary basis must maintain a GPA of 3.0 during their first two semesters in order to remain in the program, after which time probationary status is removed.
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Every application received before February 1 will be considered for a tuition award, ranging up to 70 percent of tuition. Some of these awards are made by the Department of Philosophy, while other awards are given by the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Note that students are not permitted to work more than 20 hours per week if they are receiving a half-tuition fellowship. Working more than twenty hours per week while enrolled in nine hours of coursework is not recommended for anyone.
The department also has some need for graduate assistants, who receive a salary and provide grading and instructional support for undergraduate philosophy classes. For most classes, the salary is $3,750 per semester. Priority is given to applicants with a background in philosophy and a strong undergraduate GPA.
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Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science complete 33 credits from core subject areas in political science. The department offers nearly 100 undergraduate classes, including special opportunities like the Politics and Values Program. Students also complete a required proseminar as juniors or seniors, in which they examine a political issue and produce scholarly writing on the topic.
For those eager to expand their horizons with travel, on-the-ground research and professional experience, the department offers study abroad and internship opportunities, which may be eligible for course credit.
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Course Requirements
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS), Undergraduate Programs . CCAS stipulates that a student must complete the major requirements published in the Bulletin for the academic year in which the student declares their major. *
Program-specific curriculum:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite courses | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| or | Introduction to Comparative Politics | |
| Introduction to American Politics and Government | ||
| or | Introduction to American Politics and Government | |
| Introduction to International Politics | ||
| or | Introduction to International Politics | |
| or | Introduction to International Affairs | |
| Students in the Politics and Values program are required to take and . For such students, these two courses fulfill the prerequisite requirement and count as a Group E (political thought) course. | ||
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required for the major | ||
| Six 2000-level political science courses (18 credits) selected from the groups below, including at least one course from Group D and at least one course from Group E. | ||
| Group A (comparative politics) | ||
| Comparative Politics of Western Europe | ||
| Comparative Politics of Central and Eastern Europe | ||
| European Integration | ||
| Reunification, Reconciliation, and Resentment | ||
| Global Perspectives on Democracy | ||
| State–Society Relations in the Developing World | ||
| Development Politics | ||
| Nationalism | ||
| Comparative Political Economy | ||
| Russian Politics | ||
| Human Rights | ||
| or | Human Rights | |
| Politics in the Two Koreas | ||
| Comparative Politics of South Asia | ||
| Comparative Politics of China and Northeast Asia | ||
| Politics and Foreign Policy of China | ||
| Comparative Politics of Southeast Asia | ||
| Politics and Foreign Policy of Japan | ||
| Comparative Politics of the Middle East | ||
| or | Comparative Politics of the Middle East | |
| Politics and Foreign Policy of Israel | ||
| Comparative Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
| Comparative Politics of Latin America | ||
| Special Topics in Comparative Politics | ||
| Group B (American government and politics) | ||
| State and Urban Politics | ||
| State and Urban Policy Problems | ||
| Judicial Politics | ||
| U.S. Constitutional Law and Politics I | ||
| U.S. Constitutional Law and Politics II | ||
| The American Presidency | ||
| Executive Branch Politics | ||
| Legislative Politics | ||
| or | Legislative Politics | |
| Political Parties and Interest Groups | ||
| Public Opinion | ||
| African American Politics | ||
| Science, Technology, and Politics | ||
| Campaigns and Elections | ||
| Issues in Domestic Public Policy | ||
| Women and Politics | ||
| Media, Politics, and Government | ||
| Media and Politics | ||
| Law and Justice: The View from Hollywood | ||
| Poverty, Welfare, and Work | ||
| The Politics of Education Policy | ||
| Special Topics in American Politics and Government | ||
| Group C (international politics, law, and organizations) | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| Theories of International Politics | ||
| International Organizations | ||
| or | International Organizations | |
| Public International Law | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| American Presidents at War | ||
| International Security Politics | ||
| or | International Security Politics | |
| Theory of War | ||
| or | Theory of War | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy Perspectives | ||
| Humanitarianism | ||
| Global Governance | ||
| European-Atlantic Relations | ||
| Post-Soviet Foreign Policy | ||
| International Relations of East Asia | ||
| The Arab-Israeli Conflict | ||
| or | The Arab-Israeli Conflict | |
| International Relations of the Middle East | ||
| African International Politics | ||
| International Relations of Latin America | ||
| Special Topics in International Relations | ||
| Group D (research methods) | ||
| Scope and Methods of Political Science | ||
| or | Research Methods in Communication | |
| or | International Affairs Research Methods | |
| or | Research Methods in Psychology | |
| or | Research Methods | |
| or | Social Research Methods | |
| Visualizing and Modeling Politics | ||
| Group E (political thought) | ||
| Major Issues of Western Political Thought I | ||
| Major Issues of Western Political Thought II | ||
| or | Major Issues of Western Political Thought II | |
| Twentieth-Century Political Thought | ||
| Global Justice | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Nietzsche and Political Theory | ||
| Freedom in American Thought and Popular Culture | ||
| Special Topics in Political Thought | ||
| One proseminar (3 credits) and one advanced topics course (3 credits) | ||
| Proseminar: Political Science (taken in the junior or senior year) | ||
| Advanced Topics in Political Science | ||
| or | Advanced Topics in Political Science | |
* Bulletins covering prior academic years are archived .
** In addition to the courses listed, a maximum of 3 credits in PSC 2987 may count toward the 2000-level course requirement. However, these credits do not count toward any group.
Master of Arts in the Field of Political Science
As part of the social and behavioral sciences discipline in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, the master's program examines politics on a national and international scale, with three focus areas: World Politics, American Politics, and Law and Politics. Our MA program allows for a flexible and individually crafted curriculum, where students gain an opportunity to work with prominent scholars in a wide range of fields, take advantage of interdisciplinary coursework, and have access to the resources and opportunities of the nation’s capital. We train students broadly and emphasize competency in research methods.
Our MA students go on to prestigious PhD programs, find positions in government, the public and private sectors, and international institutions. They sit on boards and run for political office.
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| Article | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Admission deadlines: | Fall - February 1: Priority consideration for admission and funding; April 1: Guaranteed review for admission and consideration for funding, if available. (Applications for admission will continue to be accepted after April 1, when space remains available in the program.) |
| Standardized test scores: | GRE not required. |
| The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, provided English was the language of instruction. | |
| Minimum scores for the program are: | |
| - Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0; or | |
| - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
| - PTE Academic: 68. | |
| Recommendations required: | Three (3) academic letters of recommendations required |
| 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 must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application. | |
| Statement of purpose: | In an essay of 250 – 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field and describe what political problems or questions motivate you. Include your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application. If you are applying for an assistantship or fellowship, you should also describe any teaching experience you have had. |
| Writing Sample: | Academic writing sample of not more than 30 pages required. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information ( ) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Graduate Studies The George Washington University 801 22nd Street NW, Phillips Hall 107 Washington DC 20052
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The following requirements must be fulfilled:
The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs .
33 credits, including a minimum 15 credits in a single track, selected according to departmental guidelines, and 18 credits selected from among all tracks; and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| 15 credits (five courses) in one of the three tracks listed below and 18 credits (six courses) selected from among all tracks. | ||
| American politics track | ||
| Approaches to Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Theories of Judicial Review | ||
| The Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy Traditions | ||
| Politics of U.S. National Security Policy | ||
| American Political Process | ||
| Urban Politics | ||
| Urban Policy Problems | ||
| Judicial Politics | ||
| Law, Politics, and Society | ||
| American Presidency | ||
| Executive Branch Politics | ||
| Legislative Politics | ||
| Political Parties and Elections | ||
| Public Opinion and Political Psychology | ||
| Interest-Group Politics | ||
| Politics and Organizations | ||
| Politics and Public Policy | ||
| Selected Topics in American Politics | ||
| Political Persuasion and Public Opinion | ||
| Media and Foreign Policy | ||
| Media Bias, Power, and Democracy | ||
| Foundations of Research Methods | ||
| Quantitative Methods | ||
| Race Relations | ||
| Race and Urban Redevelopment | ||
| Urban Sociology | ||
| Race and Crime | ||
| Gender, Welfare, and Poverty | ||
| Gender and Criminal Justice | ||
| Race, Gender, and Class | ||
| World politics track | ||
| Comparative Government and Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics of Russia and Eurasia | ||
| The Political Economy of China, India, and Beyond | ||
| U.S. Foreign Economic Policy | ||
| Comparative Foreign Policy | ||
| International Security Politics | ||
| Foreign Policy Analysis—Selected Topics | ||
| Civil-Military Relations | ||
| Western European Politics | ||
| Politics of European Integration | ||
| Nation-Building in the Balkans | ||
| Comparative Governments and Politics of Central And Eastern Europe | ||
| Government and Politics of Russia | ||
| Post-Soviet Politics | ||
| Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy | ||
| Politics of China I | ||
| Politics of China II | ||
| Foreign Policy of China | ||
| Political Economy of Industrializing Asia | ||
| Korean Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics of the Middle East | ||
| Government and Politics of Africa | ||
| Comparative Politics of Latin America | ||
| Topics in Comparative Politics | ||
| Politics and Culture | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| Theory in International Relations | ||
| Politics and Practice of International Institutions | ||
| Politics of International Law | ||
| Origins of Major Wars and Terrorism | ||
| Arms Control and Disarmament | ||
| The International Politics of Central and Eastern Europe | ||
| Asian Security | ||
| International Politics of East Asia | ||
| The Arab-Israeli Conflict | ||
| International Relations of the Middle East | ||
| International Relations of Latin America | ||
| Topics in International Relations | ||
| Political Violence | ||
| Democracy and Democratization in Comparative Perspective | ||
| Theories of Political Development | ||
| Nationalism and Nation-Building | ||
| Authoritarianism and Democratization | ||
| Theories of Ethnic Politics | ||
| Selected Topics in Comparative Politics | ||
| Military Effectiveness | ||
| Global Gender Policy | ||
| Nuclear Weapons | ||
| Special Topics in International Affairs | ||
| Development Policy and Practice | ||
| Gender and Development | ||
| Special Topics in International Development Studies | ||
| Technology Creation/Diffusion | ||
| U.S. Space Policy | ||
| Space Law | ||
| Space and National Security | ||
| Environmental Policy | ||
| Science, Technology, and National Security | ||
| Special Topics in International Science and Technology Policy | ||
| Defense Policy and Program Analysis | ||
| Transnational Security | ||
| Fundamentals of Intelligence | ||
| Defense Policy and Program Analysis II | ||
| Homeland Security | ||
| Introduction to Conflict Resolution | ||
| Security and Development | ||
| Special Topics in Security Policy Studies | ||
| Special Topics in International Economic Policy | ||
| Special Topics in Global Communication | ||
| Special Topics in International Policy and Practice | ||
| Taiwan: Internal Development and Foreign Policy | ||
| U.S.-South Asia Relations | ||
| International Relations of South Asia | ||
| Special Topics in Asian Studies | ||
| Special Topics in European and Eurasian Studies | ||
| Drug Trafficking in the Americas | ||
| Special Topics in Latin American and Hemispheric Studies | ||
| Regional Security in Middle East | ||
| Political Economy of the Middle East | ||
| Religion and Society in the Modern Middle East | ||
| Special Topics in Middle East Studies | ||
| Quantitative Analysis for International Affairs Practitioners | ||
| Law and politics track | ||
| Approaches to Public Policy Analysis | ||
| The Constitution: History and Ideas | ||
| Theories of Judicial Review | ||
| Selected Topics in Political Theory | ||
| Politics of International Law | ||
| American Political Process | ||
| Judicial Politics | ||
| Law, Politics, and Society | ||
| Executive Branch Politics | ||
| Legislative Politics | ||
| Political Parties and Elections | ||
| Politics and Public Policy | ||
| School Law and Policy | ||
| Legal Problems in Higher Education | ||
| The Law of Race and Slavery | ||
| U.S. Legal History | ||
| Constitutional Law I | ||
| Philosophy, Law, and Social Policy | ||
| Law and the Public Administrator | ||
| Sociology of Law | ||
| Race and Crime | ||
| Gender and Criminal Justice | ||
| Other requirements | ||
| Successful completion of a comprehensive examination. | ||
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Master of Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at the Trachtenberg School prepares students to dig deep into the data and the details as they explore the theories behind the public policy that shapes our governments and our world.
In addition to core coursework, MPP and MPA students choose a field of study tailored to their unique interests and career objectives, either from the list of pre-approved options or designed in consultation with an advisor. All master's students at TSPPPA also complete a capstone project for a client of their choosing.
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Program Highlights
Interdisciplinary education.
Learn to think clearly and analytically about social and economic problems and public policy. Throughout the program, you will practice and apply what you learn to ensure you gain substantive knowledge.
Be a Generalist/Expert
Master the skills and theories needed to succeed in professional positions in a wide variety of organizations and use your field of study to dig deep into the areas that most interest you.
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Be prepared to work in all levels of government, private business, research institutes, think tanks, nonprofit organizations, community advocacy groups, foundations, and professional and trade associations.
“At TSPPPA, you will study under the most experienced and well-connected public policy minds in D.C., and the staff, especially in the Career Center, will do everything in their power to help you reach career success and enable you to build a lateral network with your colleagues."
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MPP Course Requirements
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40 credits, including 19 credits in required core courses, 6 credits in tools courses, a minimum of 9 credits in a policy field, and 6 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Policy core | ||
| Perspectives on Public Values | ||
| Research Methods and Applied Statistics (taken for 3 credits) | ||
| Microeconomics for Public Policy I | ||
| MPA/MPP Capstone | ||
| Politics and Policy Analysis | ||
| Regression Methods for Policy Research | ||
| Microeconomics for Public Policy II | ||
| Tools of analysis | ||
| Two courses selected from the following: | ||
| Public Budgeting, Revenue, and Expenditure Analysis | ||
| Benefit-Cost Analysis | ||
| Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation | ||
| Decision Modeling for Public Policy | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Econometrics for Policy Research | ||
| Mixed Methods in Research Design | ||
| Field of study/electives | ||
| Students must complete a policy field of at least 9 credits. The remaining 6 credits required for the degree may be taken in that field or they may be used as electives to, e.g., include additional tools courses or courses in other fields in their program of study. | ||
Fields of Study for MPA and MPP Degrees
Each MPA and MPP student selects a field of study consisting of at least three courses (9 credits). Many students select one of the fields listed below. Others design their own individualized field with consultation and approval of a substantively appropriate faculty advisor. For some fields of study, students can also earn a graduate certificate (at no additional cost). When you are ready to choose a field of study, complete the online Field of Study Declaration Form .
Field Advisor: Professor Joe Cordes , Professor Lang Kate Yang (on leave)
Courses in this field explore the theoretical and practical foundations of public budgeting. A concentration in this field will provide insight into the formulation and evaluation of public budgets, as well as the complex choices of economic reasoning in response to resource allocation. The courses in this field provide a background in budget policy and process, characteristics of public revenue and expenditure, and governmental accounting and financial reporting. This field is particularly suited for those who are, or envision becoming, budget analysts or financial management officers in public agencies at any level of government. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement these courses with courses in economics, accounting or other relevant disciplines.
Field Courses:
ACCY 6701 Government Accounting and Auditing PPPA 6005 Public Budgeting, Revenue, and Expenditures* PPPA 6014 Economics in Policy Analysis* PPPA 6015 Benefit-Cost Analysis* PPPA 6016 Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation* PPPA 6048 Financing State and Local Government PPPA 6051 Governmental Budgeting PPPA 6053 Financial Management in the Public Sector PPPA 6055 Contracting Out and Public-Private Partnerships PPPA 6085 Improving Government Operations
* Only permitted as a field course if not taken to satisfy a core requirement in the MPA or MPP degree.
MPA or MPP students with a field of study in Budget & Public Finance may also pursue the Certificate in Budget & Public Finance . Please see Joe Cordes for more details.
Field Advisors: Professor Stephanie Cellini ; Professor Yas Nakib
The education policy field provides students with the necessary skills to analyze problems and policies related to major education policy issues at national, state and local levels in both K-12 and/or higher education. Topics covered in this field include school reform, urban education problems, student achievement, school finance and its equity, teacher quality and effectiveness, equal opportunity, accountability and access and attainment in higher education. The field of education policy is offered in close collaboration with the Education Policy Program in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
Recommended Courses (please consult a field advisor before taking field courses):
EDUC6100 Sociology of Education EDUC 6314 History of American Education Reform EDUC 6368 Power, Leadership & Education EDUC 6371 Education Policy EDUC 6381 Program Evaluation: Theory and Practice EDUC 6388 Analysis of Education Policy Issues * EDUC 6555 Higher Education Policy EDUC 8122 Qualitative Research Methods EDUC 8321 Economics of Education * EDUC 8322 Education Policy Implementation * EDUC 8323 Policies of Education Equity *
PPPA 6085 Higher Education Finance and Policy
* These courses require Education Policy (EDUC 6371) as a prerequisite. Education Policy introduces students to the basics of education policy-making (e.g., major education reforms; differences between federal, state and local education policies) and the conditions that promote and hinder the success of education policies. Students engage in analysis of major education reforms using the tools of policy analysis. For MPP and MPA students, equivalent courses that cover the tools of policy analysis, such as introductory public policy, policy analysis, and/or benefit-cost analysis are typically considered acceptable equivalents. Students who seek to waive out of EDUC 6371 must contact the field advising team during the first year of their program.
With the permission of a field advisor, students may supplement these courses with other relevant courses in relevant disciplines.
Field Advisors: Professor Rachel Emas ; Professor Nina Kelsey
This field is designed to provide students with the tools needed to understand the causes of environmental and resource problems, the conflicts they generate, and the strengths and weaknesses of alternative policies for addressing them.
Students concentrating in Environmental Policy are required to complete 9 credits of field courses, of which one 3-credit course is required. The other courses should be selected from the list below. With the permission of the field advisor, students may apply other relevant courses at GW to their concentration in Environmental Policy.
Courses Satisfying the Environmental Policy Field of Concentration
PPPA 6066 Environmental Policy (Required)
ECON 6237 Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources EMSE 6200 Policy Factors in Environmental and Energy Management EMSE 6220 Environmental Management EMSE 6235 Water Quality Management EMSE 6245 Analytical Tools for Environmental Management EMSE 6260 Energy Management ENRP 6101 Environmental Sciences I ENRP 6102 Environmental Sciences II ENRP 6140 Introduction to Environmental Law GEOG 6220 Climatic Change GEOG 6243 Urban Geography GEOG 6244 Urban Sustainability GEOG 6293 Arctic Systems GEOG 6304 Geographical Information Systems IAFF 6138 Climate Change & Sustainable Development IAFF 6151 Environmental Policy (International) IAFF 6158 Climate Change and Energy Policy IAFF 6186 Environmental Security IAFF 6358 Energy and Environmental Policy in Latin America IAFF 6378 Oil: Industry, Economy & Society PHIL 6281 Environmental Philosophy and Policy PUBH 6130 Sustainable Energy & Environmental Health (2 credits) PUBH 6199 Global Climate Change & Air Pollution: Science, Impacts & Solutions (2 credits) SMPP 6241 Global Corporate Responsibility
Field Advisors: Professor Anil Nathan ; Professor Sara Wilensky
The field in health policy covers a broad array of health issues, including assessing health and health needs, health planning, human resources development, financing health services, national health insurance, long-term care, women’s health and global health. The field in health policy is offered in close collaboration with the Department of Health Policy in the Milken Institute School of Public Health. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement these courses with other relevant courses in relevant disciplines. To register for Milken School classes, you need to fill out an RTF form as per the instructions listed here .
Introductory Course:
PUBH 6012 Fundamentals of Health Policy (2 credits) Note: Students with extensive education or work experience in health policy may waive out of PUBH 6012 with permission of a field advisor.
Recommended Courses:
PUBH 6320 Advanced Health Policy Analysis (3 credits) PUBH 6325 Federal Policymaking and Advocacy (2 credits) PUBH 6330 Health Services and the Law (3 credits) PUBH 6335 Public Health and the Law (3 credits) PUBH 6335 Comparative Health Policy (1 credit) PUBH 6354 Substance Use Disorder Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6356 State Health Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6361 Health Workforce Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6367 Population Health and Health Reform(2 credits) PUBH 6368 Law, Medicine and Ethics (3 credits) PUBH 6370 Medicare and Medicaid Law and Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6374 Pharmaceutical Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6378 HIV Policy in the U.S. (2 credits) PUBH 6384 Health Care Quality and Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6390 Prescription Drugs: Policy and Public Health (3 credits) PUBH 6399 Health Impact Assessment (3 credits) PUBH 6399 Cost-Benefit Analysis in Health Care (2 credits) PUBH 6399 Reproductive Health Policy (2 credits) PUBH 6399 Health Care on the Hill (1 credit) PUBH 6399 Emerging HP Issues in HC Finance (1 credit) PUBH 6399 Health Care in Retail Settings (1 credit) PUBH 6399 Value-Based Payment Reform (Spring and/or Summer, 2 credits) PUBH 6400 Global Health Frameworks (2 credits) PUBH 6535 Promotion of Mental Health (2 credits) PUBH 6550 Maternal and Child Health I (3 credits) PUBH 6551 Maternal and Child Health II (3 credits) PUBH 6563 Global Child Health (2 credits) PUBH 6599 Culture and Health (2 credits) PPPA 6056 Regulatory Comment Clinic (3 credits) ECON 6295 Applied Behavioral Economics (3 credits) SOC 6268 Race, Gender and Class (3 credits)
Field Advisors: Professor Bill Adams ; Professor Joseph Barbera
Courses in this field explore the theory and practice in homeland preparedness and responsiveness to both man-made and natural disasters. A concentration in this field will provide students with knowledge and skills related to homeland security policy formulation and implementation at the national, state and local governmental levels. Courses in this field explore the human dimensions, such as leadership in complex networks, and legal, technical and organizational challenges in both preparedness and responses to disasters. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement these courses with other relevant courses in relevant disciplines.
Field Courses (at least one of the following):
EMSE 6305 Crisis and Emergency Management EMSE 6350 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Management
And at least 2 of the following courses: EMSE 6300 Homeland Security: The National Challenge EMSE 6305 Crisis and Emergency Management EMSE 6310 Information Technology in Crisis and Emergency Management EMSE 6315 Management of Risk and Vulnerability for Hazards and Terrorism EMSE 6320 International Disaster Management EMSE 6325 Medical and Public Health Emergency Management EMSE 6330 Management of Terrorism Preparedness and Response EMSE 6345 Organizational Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management EMSE 6350 Hazard Mitigation in Disaster Management EMSE 6992 Special Topics
Field Advisors: Professor Jennifer Brinkerhoff ; Professor Joan Dudik-Gayoso ; Professor Robert Weiner
This field of study prepares students for careers in international development management and/or policy analysis. The field courses are listed in three groupings. The first set of classes focus on management issues and provide insight into the practical workings of the international development industry,(e.g., who the major players are, how they interact and how policy is made and implemented; and management approaches and challenges specific to the international development field, including specific development management tools and approaches). The second set focus on empirical and theoretical analysis of international development issues, policy areas important in development (e.g., education, health, environment/natural resources), or on cross-area issues (e.g., impacts of trade and investment on growth, rural/urban migration). In addition, students are encouraged to explore course offerings—such as those in the third set—in the Elliott School of International Affairs and other departments, such as anthropology, international education, emergency management, geography and global health. Students may select any combination of nine credits from any of these lists or other courses if approved by the field advising team. But, it is recommended that they begin with PPPA 6057 (management track) and/or ECON 6250 (policy track). Note: In addition to a master degree, entry into an international development career typically requires overseas professional work experience. If you are lacking this experience, please meet with a field adviser and/or career services early in your academic program to discuss this issue.
Recommended Management Courses:
ECON 6250 Survey of Development Economics PPPA 6058 International Development NGO Management
Recommended Policy Courses:
ECON 6250 Survey of Development Economics ECON 6294 Topics in International Development IAFF 6138 Topics in International Development Studies IBUS 6402 Managing in Developing Countries
Other Relevant Courses:
ANTH 6301 Anthropology and Development ECON 6280 Survey of International Economics ECON 6283 Survey of International Trade Theory and Policy ECON 6284 Survey of International Macroeconomics and Finance Theory and Policy EDUC 6610 Policy Issues in International Education EDUC 6601 International and Comparative Education IAFF 6358 Migration, Remittances & Development IAFF 6378 Oil: Industry, Economy, Society PPPA 6015 Benefit-Cost Analysis EUBH 6400 Global Health Frameworks
Field Advisors: Professor Domonic Bearfield , Professor Mary Tschirhart
This field is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in state and local government administration. The field gives primary consideration to understanding the theoretical and practical implications of the political economy of state and local governments; to distinguishing among alternative structure and forms of local government, recognizing advantages and disadvantages; and to gaining an understanding of the problems that local governments face (particularly in urban areas), the policy options and the practical management considerations for resolving these problems. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement these courses with other relevant courses in relevant disciplines.
FINA 6242 Problems in Real Estate Valuation PPPA 6042 Managing State and Local Government PPPA 6044 State Policy and Politics PPPA 6048 Financing State and Local Governments PPPA 6053 Financial Management in the Public Sector
Field Advisors: Professor Joseph Cordes ; Professor Bill Adams
The national security and foreign policy field encompasses policy-making for national security and foreign affairs, as well as conflict resolution and international security. Students can take courses covering the analysis of defense policies and programs, multilateral organizations and processes, the history of warfare and strategy, as well as courses providing an understanding of national and international security and foreign policy issues in the 21 st century. Courses in the field also include the tools of national security policy, such as conflict management and multilateral diplomacy. Students specializing in this field examine these issues principally through courses in political science, history, economics and international affairs.
IAFF 6163 Transnational Security IAFF 6165 Fundamental of Intelligence IAFF 6169 Homeland Security IAFF 6173 Security and Development IAFF 6521 U.S. Foreign Policy
IAFF 6160 Defense Policy and Program Analysis
IAFF 6145 U.S. Space Policy
IAFF 6148 Space and National Security
IAFF 6171 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
IAFF 6118 Leadership in International Affairs
PSC 6346 Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy
Other courses in national security policy, energy security, military history or skill courses, like negotiating skills and international crisis diplomacy can also fulfill field requirements with advisor approval.
Field Advisors: Professor Mary Tschirhart , Professor Michael J. Worth ; Professor Jasmine McGinnis-Johnson
This 12-credit field is designed for students preparing for careers in the management of nonprofit organizations. Courses encompass the governance, planning, management and evaluation of organizations and programs; strategies for the management of fundraising programs, charitable foundations and venture philanthropy; the role of advocacy organizations; international non-governmental organizations; and, policy issues related to the nonprofit sector and philanthropy in the United States and internationally.
Note that students in this field of concentration may also obtain a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management concurrently with their master's degree, essentially double counting the 12-credits toward both the MPA or MPP and the certificate. Certain limitations apply. See the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management page and contact Professor Michael Worth for more information.
FIELD OF STUDY COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS
The Nonprofit Management Field of Study requires that students complete twelve (12) credit hours in designated courses.
The field has two required courses and two elective courses.
Required Courses (2 courses, 6 credits):
PPPA 6031 Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations PPPA 6032 Managing Fundraising and Philanthropy OR PPPA 6033 Nonprofit Enterprise
Elective Courses, Trachtenberg School (2 courses, 6 credits) Students must choose two of the following courses (6 credits)
PPPA 6016 Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation PPPA 6032 Managing Fund Raising and Philanthropy (If not taken as a required course) PPPA 6033 Nonprofit Enterprise (If not taken as a required course) PPPA 6034 Managing Nonprofit Boards PPPA 6053 Financial Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations PPPA 6055 Contracting Out and Public-Private Partnerships PPPA 6058 International Development and NGO Management PPPA 6063 Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact Investing PPPA 6068 Leading Diverse and Inclusive Organizations
Elective Courses, Other GW Schools (Students may choose 1 course, 3 credits from the following list):
ACCY 6701 Government and Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing SMPA 6270 Advocacy PUBH 6054 Community Engagement and Advocacy MGMT 4900 Social Entrepreneurship that Matters PMGT 6414 Lobbying
- A relevant TSPPPA Special Topics course approved by a field advisor - A relevant course in another GW academic unit, approved by a field advisor
RELATION TO GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Some MPA or MPP students may have completed nonprofit management courses within their master’s degree program before applying to be dual-enrolled in the Graduate Certificate program. No more than 9 credits prior to enrollment in the certificate program can be applied to their certificate requirements. In other words, master’s degree students should apply and gain admission to the certificate program before registering for their fourth nonprofit course.
For further information concerning academic requirements and content of the Graduate Certificate Program, contact Professor Michael Worth, certificate program director and Professor of Nonprofit Management.
Field Advisors: Professor Elizabeth Rigby , Professor Lori Brainard
The courses in this field help students acquire expertise at the intersection of politics, policy and administration. The field is designed for students to be able to work effectively across sectors, including the public, private, and civic sectors and at all levels of government (federal, state, local) as topics and skills within the field are transferable. Given the breadth of the field and career opportunities within it, we urge students to work with a field adviser to shape content to reflect their area of interest. For example, a student may wish to focus broadly on general political processes (executive and legislative) or administrative processes (regulation, contracting). Students might focus on a combination of political and administrative processes. Additionally, students might focus on advocacy, communication, civic engagement. For those coming directly from an undergraduate program, this field provides insight into several potential areas of public life, employment, and research. For mid-career public officials, this field is an opportunity to explore more systematically and analytically the political, policy, and administrative functions observed in practice, or to make a career shift to a different area of focus that uses their existing experience in the field. Students may supplement these courses with other relevant courses in relevant disciplines.
Recommended Courses: PPPA 6042 Managing State and Local Government PPPA 6060 Policy Formulation and Administration PPPA 6072 Legislative Management and Congress PPPA 6075 Law and the Public Administrator PPPA 6055 Contracting Out and Public-Private Partnerships PPPA 6056 Regulatory Comment Clinic
SMPA 6204 Strategic Political Communication SMPA 6208 Politics and Public Relations Fundamentals
DNSC 6261 Introduction to Project Management
PMGT 6403 Political Data and Analytics PMGT 6410 Grassroots Engagement PMGT 6414 Lobbying
SMPP 6202 Business-Government Relations SMPP 6205 Business Representation and Lobbying
PUBH 6325 Federal Health Policymaking and Advocacy (2 credits) PUBH 6399 Health Care on the Hill (1 credit)
Field Advisors: Professor Stephanie Cellini ; Professor Kathryn Newcomer
This 9-credit field focuses on the processes and products of governmental decision making, with primary attention devoted to developing the ability to analyze and evaluate the ramifications of public policies and programs. This field is designed principally for student interested in careers as analysts or evaluators at any level of government – in quasi-public, nonprofit, or public interest organizations, or in research or consulting firms. Students will develop extensive quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Note that some classes listed are counted as core classes (or “tools of analysis”) in either the MPP or MPA programs. These can be applied as field courses only if they are not already counted as core requirements. With the permission of the field advisors, students may supplement or substitute these courses with other relevant courses in related disciplines.
PPPA 6013 Regression Methods and Policy Research PPPA 6014 Economics in Policy Analysis* PPPA 6015 Benefit-Cost Analysis [pre-req: PPPA 6014]* PPPA 6016 Public and Nonprofit Program Evaluation [pre-req: PPPA 6002]* PPPA 6020 Decision Modeling for Public Policy [pre-req: PPPA 6002] PPPA 6021 Data Visualization [pre-req: PPPA 6013] PPPA 6085 Evidence-building in Government PPPA 6085 Higher Education Finance and Policy PPPA 6085 Improving Government Operations
DNSC 6274 Statistical Modeling and Analysis DNSC 6276 Exploratory and Multivariate Data Analysis
ECON 6295 Applied Behavioral Economics ECON 6340 Applied Labor Economics and Public Policy
EDUC 8122 Qualitative Research Methods
MGT 6215 Conflict Management and Negotiation
PPPA 8022 Econometrics for Policy Research II PPPA 8023 Mixed Methods in Research Design
Field Advisors: Professor Chris Carrigan ; Professor Kathy Newcomer
Courses in this field explore the relationship between the public and private sectors, focusing on the interactions between the two sectors in such areas as contracting, consulting, partnerships, regulation, and privatization. Courses also will examine the global dimensions of these relationships and will include case studies and discussion to highlight important legal, policy, and management considerations, including decision-making and evaluation of public-private arrangements. The field is designed for those interested in the management and policy implications of these relationships. Given its breath, the courses listed below are provided only as examples of the types of offerings that might fulfill the requirements of the field. Those interested in pursuing a concentration in public-private policy and management should consult with the field advisors to develop an appropriate course plan.
Potential Courses:
PPPA 6055 Contracting Out and Public-Private Partnerships PPPA 6056 Regulatory Comment Clinic PPPA 6061 Banking and Financial Institutions Policy PPPA 6062 Community Development Policy and Management PPPA 6063 Policy Issues in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Impact Investing PPPA 6075 Law and the Public Administrator PPPA 6077 Government Transformation: New Outcomes PPPA 6077/IBUS 6202 (PPPA 6085/IBUS 6297) Privatization, Nationalization, and Public-Private Partnerships PPPA 6085 Innovation in the Public Sector
LAW 6500 Government Contracts LAW 6503 Performance of Government Contracts
MGT 6215 Conflict Management and Negotiations
SMPP 6202 Business-Government Relations
Field Advisors: Professor Susan Dudley ; Professor Chris Carrigan
Regulation is an increasingly important mechanism by which the federal government sets policy. This field explores regulatory theory, policy and practice and incorporates insights from various disciplines, including economics, political science, history, law, business, environmental, health and education policy. Courses in this field explore the process by which regulations are developed and provide the analytical tools necessary for understanding the likely effects of alternative regulatory actions. They also examine the roles and motivations of parties involved in developing and implementing regulation, including Congress, regulatory agencies, the executive office of the president, state and local governments, private parties and non-governmental organizations. This field is particularly suited for students interested in formulating or influencing regulatory policy as policy analysts in federal agencies or in private sector or nonprofit organizations. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement these courses with other relevant courses in relevant disciplines.
Required Courses:
PPPA 6015 Benefit-Cost Analysis or equivalent* PPPA 6056 Regulatory Comment Clinic
Recommended Courses: PPPA 6061 Banking and Financial Institutions Policy PPPA 6066 Environmental Policy PPPA 6072 Legislative Management/Congress PPPA 6075 Law and the Public Administrator OR another course on Administrative Law
ECON 6237 Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources
EMSE 6200 Policy Factors in U.S. Environmental and Energy Management
ENRP 6140 Environmental Law
FINA 6250 Securities Regulation and Financial Scandals PUBH 6330 Health Services and Law PUBH 6123 Toxicology: Applications for Public Health PUBH 6124 Problem Solving in Environmental and Occupational Health PUBH 6122 Protecting Public Health and the Environment: Policies, Politics and Programs
SMPP 6202 Business-Government Relations
* Students may count PPPA 6015 either as part of the core (program evaluation or budgeting requirement) or as part of the Regulatory Policy field. Students who count PPPA 6015 as part of the core should select two courses from the recommended list while students who count it as part of the field should select one course from the recommended list.
Field Advisor: Professor Nina Kelsey , Professor Peter Linquiti , Professor Scott Pace
This 9-credit field explores the intersection between public policy and the role of science and technology in fostering economic and social progress. The field covers science policy across a range of topics including energy and the environment, space, information technology, and other science-driven fields. Key concepts include political, legal, and economic challenges in the design and implementation of science and technology policies and the effects of public policies in fostering entrepreneurship and incentivizing investments in research and development.
Students must take at least three courses from the list below, but may substitute other relevant courses in consultation with the field advising team.
Suggested courses:
ECON 6237 Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources ECON 6255 Economics of Technological Change
ESME 6200 Policy Factors in Environmental and Energy Management
IAFF 6106 Nuclear Weapons IAFF 6118 Nuclear Energy IAFF 6118 Nuclear Security Policy IAFF 6141 International Science, Technology and Public Policy IAFF 6146 U.S. Space Policy IAFF 6151 International Environmental Policy IAFF 6152 International Energy Policy IAFF 6153 Science/Technology & National Security IAFF 6158 Issues in Space Policy IAFF 6158 Space Law ISTM 6224 Management of Technology and Innovation ISTM 6233 Emerging Technologies
PPPA 6015 Benefit-Cost Analysis PPPA 6140 Introduction to Environmental Law PPPA 6066 U.S. Environmental Policy PPPA 6069 Science and U.S. Policy PPPA 8197 Science and Technology Policy
Field Advisors: Professor Dylan Conger ; Professor Eiko Strader
Social policy includes a range of policy issues that address the well-being of individuals and of society, with a particular focus on causes and consequences of poverty and income inequality. Due to the breadth of topics in this field, students should consult with the field advisors to identify an appropriate mix of courses, drawn from offerings in the Trachtenberg School and other units in the University. In addition to the classes listed below, social policy students may be interested in field course in education, health, and/or urban policy, as well as courses in the PhD fields of race/ethnicity and/or gender policy.
Primary Field Courses (recommend taking at least one):
PPPA 6081 Poverty and Social Welfare Policy WGSS 6265 Women, Welfare and Poverty
Other Recommended Courses:
PPPA 6056 Regulatory Comment Clinic PPPA 6062 Community Development Policy PPPA 6085 Comparative Public Policy PPPA 6085 Issue in US Immigration Policy
ECON 6295 Applied Behavioral Economics
PHIL 6230 Ethical Issues in Policy Arguments PHIL 6242 Philosophy, Law and Social Policy PHIL 6232 Marx and Ethics PHIL 6262 Global Justice PHIL 6281 Environmental Philosophy and Policy PHIL 6290 Drug Policy PHIL 6290 Philosophy of Education and Education Policy
WGSS 6230 Global Feminism WGSS 6238 Feminist Ethics and Policy Implications WGSS 6240 Women and Public Policy WGSS 6241 Gender, Law, & Politics
SOC 6248 Race and Urban Redevelopment SOC 6252 Housing and Homelessness SOC 6252 Issue in US Immigration Policy SOC 6252 Racism, Anti-Racism, and Power SOC 6258 Deviance and Control SOC 6259 Criminology SOC 6260 Criminal Law SOC 6260 Policing SOC 6262 Punishment, Prisons, and Power SOC 6268 Race, Gender and Class
Field Advisors: Professor Leah Brooks
Urban policy is concerned with metropolitan areas broadly. What makes urban areas succeed? What makes them struggle? This track focuses on policies specific to these areas, including policies relating to land use, mass transportation, congestion, crime, fiscal capacity, poverty, inequality, unemployment, homelessness, racial and ethnic tension, sprawl, and other related concerns. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement listed courses with courses in relevant disciplines. Urban policy is concerned with metropolitan areas broadly. What makes urban areas succeed? What makes them struggle? This track focuses on policies specific to these areas, including policies relating to land use, mass transportation, congestion, crime, fiscal capacity, poverty, inequality, unemployment, homelessness, racial and ethnic tension, sprawl, and other related concerns. With the permission of the field advisor, students may supplement listed courses with courses in relevant disciplines
GEOG 6243 Urban Geography GEOG 6244 Urban Sustainability GEOG 6304 Geographic Information Systems I
HIST 6001 Urban History
PPPA 6015 Benefit-Cost Analysis* PPPA 6048 Financing State and Local Government PPPA 6062 Community Development Policy & Management SOC 6248 Race and Urban Redevelopment SOC 6250 Urban Sociology Any relevant Geography course by request.
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