COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Dean R. Whitaker

Senior Associate Dean A. Eskandarian

Associate Deans F.C. Arterton, C.B. Cushman

The College of Professional Studies offers an expanding range of degree programs leading to associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in professional studies, along with a range of certificate programs. At the graduate level, CPS offers the degree of Master of Professional Studies in the fields of landscape design, legislative affairs, molecular biotechnology, paralegal studies, political management, law firm management, strategic public relations, and publishing. Graduate certificate programs offered by CPS include landscape design (28 credits), sustainable landscapes (15 credits), political management (18 credits), PACs and political management (15 credits), paralegal studies (18 credits), public relations (18 credits), public leadership (18 credits), law firm management (12 credits), and health care corporate compliance (12 credits). New degree and certificate programs under development as this Bulletin is prepared for press are described at www.cps.gwu.edu.

Information on many CPS courses and on requirements for the degree programs in landscape design, molecular biotechnology, paralegal studies, law firm management, strategic public relations, and publishing appears under Professional Studies in the Courses of Instruction section of this Bulletin. CPS programs and courses offered by the Graduate School of Political Management appear under Political Management. Information on graduate certificate requirements and on the regulations of the College of Professional Studies can be found at www.cps.gwu.edu.

Professional studies degree and certificate programs are offered to organizational clients under contract and can be presented in flexible formats, including series of short classroom-based modules and distance learning.

CPS also administers off-campus programs offered by other schools of the University. The staff of instruction includes members of the full-time faculty of the University and academically qualified adjunct faculty from the professional community. All University off-campus offerings in Maryland are approved by the Maryland State Board for Higher Education; those in Virginia are certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Degree and certificate programs offered by other schools and administered through the College of Professional Studies off-campus division are listed below. Students wishing to apply for admission to an off-campus degree program may obtain application forms from the school concerned, the College of Professional Studies, or online at www.gwu.edu/~gradinfo. CPS also administers the Virginia Campus programs.

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences–For degree program information, see the department or program concerned under Courses of Instruction: Master of Arts in the field of organizational sciences (human resources management and organizational management); Master of Fine Arts in the field of classical acting (see Theatre and Dance); Master of Forensic Sciences (security management and high-technology crime investigation). A graduate certificate is offered in survey design and data analysis; consult the school for requirements.

School of Business–For degree program information, see the section on the School of Business: Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Information Systems Technology; Master of Tourism Administration.

School of Engineering and Applied Science–For degree program information, see the section on the School of Engineering and Applied Science: Master of Science and Doctor of Science in the fields of engineering management and systems engineering. Graduate certificates are offered in engineering and technology management, homeland security emergency preparedness and response, information technology for justice and public safety, and systems engineering; consult the school for requirements.

Graduate School of Education and Human Development–For degree program information, see the section on the Graduate School of Education and Human Development: Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the fields of educational leadership and administration, human resource development, and school counseling; Master of Education in the field of secondary education; Education Specialist and Doctor of Education in the field of educational administration and policy studies. A graduate certificate in leadership development and a post-master's certificate in educational leadership and administration are offered; consult the school for requirements.