Graduate Study in Columbian College: Media and Public Affairs

Media and Public Affairs

Academics

Undergraduates

Graduates

For Faculty

For Alumni

805 21st Street, NW
Suite 400
Phone: 202-994-6227
Fax: 202-994-5806
smpa@gwu.edu
http://www.smpa.gwu.edu/

Degree(s) Offered: MA

Admission Semesters: Fall and Spring

Deadlines:
Fall - April 1 (application by February 1 encouraged)
Spring - October 1
Please note: the Fall deadline for international students requiring a student visa is January 15; the Spring deadline is September 1.

Assistants & Fellowships:
Available; deadline for fellowship consideration for the Fall semester is January 15.

Additional Application Requirements:
A current resume is required. More than one letter of recommendation is preferred, at least one concerning academic potential.

Investigate the fundamental economic, cultural, and political changes brought about by the information age at the School of Media and Public Affairs. This interdisciplinary master's program provides students with an understanding of the role and consequences of media and public life. It is based on the concept that practice and theory are inseparable and that understanding the role of media in public life is essential to a thriving democracy.

Each student has the option to complete the thesis or non-thesis course of study, and to pursue studies in a specialized area.