Health Policy
School of Public Health and Health Services
Program Overview
Dedicated to health policy education and research, our faculty members include some of the nation’s best-known health policy experts, as well as leaders from the public and private health policy sectors. Our program joins stimulating classes with hands-on experience with critical health policy issues. Our graduates can be found in congressional offices, federal health agencies, the most prominent professional health societies in Washington, D.C., trade associations and health policy consultancies. With courses scheduled in the late afternoons and early evenings, our programs allow students to attain valuable career experience while they earn their degrees.
Masters Degrees
The M.P.H. in health policy provides students with in-depth analysis skills for employment in government, private sector health policy consulting and not-for-profit advocacy. Additionally, this program is available to attorneys, GW law students and GW medical students who wish to enhance training with a thorough understanding of health policy.
Our M.S. degree prepares students to enter academic or research careers in health policy. The program prepares candidates for doctoral study or for research roles in health-delivery systems, regulatory and other government agencies or university settings. The program emphasizes individual study design and allows students to focus their training in particular areas of health policy.
Doctoral Degrees
The Dr.P.H. develops skilled public health professionals uniquely equipped to provide real-world leadership at the national and state levels in all phases of public health, health care and health policy development, implementation and evaluation.
We also offer a Ph.D. in public policy, with a health policy concentration, through the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration.
Graduate Certificate
The 18-credit graduate certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program. Or it can be combined with a master’s degree to position graduates for careers that require both breadth and depth in public health knowledge.
Admission Requirements
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Admissions Deadlines: |
Fall
This program admits every other year (i.e. 2014, 2016) Spring
Summer
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Individuals interested in applying to this program should submit their application and supporting documents through SOPHAS, a general online application for Schools of Public Health. A graduated fee is charged for this application, depending on the number of accredited schools to which you apply. |
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Standardized Test Scores: |
GRE general test (institutional code 5268). Master's and certificate applicants may also submit the LSAT, MCAT, or GMAT instead of the GRE. Master's and certificate applicants who already have a conferred graduate degree (i.e. M.A., M.S., J.D.) are exempt. |
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Recommendations required: |
Two (2) recommendations are required |
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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. Transcripts must be forwarded to SOPHAS in their original sealed envelopes directly from the institution. Official 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 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 click here. |
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Statement of Purpose: |
In an essay of approximately 1500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field. 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 in the application. |
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International Applicants: |
Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 GW, and English language requirements. Detailed documentation needed for this program is available here. PLEASE NOTE that all programs in the School of Public Health and Health Services require the following minimum English language test scores for admission:
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Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
The George Washington University SPHHS
2175 K Street, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20037
Contact for questions:
asksphhs@gwu.edu ~ 202.994.2160 (phone)
http://sphhs.gwumc.edu/admissions
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
