The master of patent practice opens doors to careers in patent law, policy, science, and
technology. The curriculum comprises coursework in patent law, USPTO practice,
graduate level engineering, and procedural foundations and will prepare graduates to sit
for the patent bar and to work in corporations, law firms, associations, the USPTO, and
other government agencies.

Drawing on the resources unique to Washington DC, the program provides a top tier
education and access to a broad network of patent professionals.

For professionals in the law enforcement, public safety, and homeland security fields, this program provides a comprehensive and strategic understanding of policy, best practices, and strategies related to information technology and data management.
• Understand the challenges and contemporary solutions related to information sharing and safeguarding;
• Apply current concepts and standards of enterprise architecture to justice and public safety fields;

In today’s complex governing environment there are no longer distinct separations between “public administration” and “business management.” Effective public leaders must be well-versed in both. The GWU MPS in Public Leadership with a Specialization in Multi-Sector Management is the perfect solution. By exploring theories, skills, and practices from a variety of disciplines, participants in this program will be able to create effective solutions for today’s organizational challenges, and build a knowledge base for tomorrow’s opportunities.

In an arrangement unique among Washington paralegal programs, paralegal students learn legal-research skills at the Jacob Burns Law Library with GW law librarians. Students are invited guests to Law School special events, such as seminars, lectures and workshops, and they are eligible to participate in legal clinics where they work with law professors, law students and clients. Paralegal students engage in a rigorous, topical course of study that includes legal specialties in government law, intellectual property law and international law.

The Strategic Public Relations Master's Degree and Public Relations Graduate Certificate program takes advantage of GW’s connections in the nation’s capitol, focusing on the public policy system and the advocacy role played by PR firms and PR operations in corporations and associations in the Washington metropolitan area. The Graduate School of Political Management taps into experts in both the PR and political arenas. Plus, you’ll graduate prepared for professional advancement in the field.

Designed for current and aspiring professionals, including post-bachelor and post-graduate students with degrees in other disciplines, the Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program offers evening courses at GW's convenient Alexandria Graduate Education Center. Students can complete the degree in two years while working.

The Public Relations Graduate Certificate program takes advantage of GW’s connections in the nation’s capitol, focusing on the public policy system and the advocacy role played by PR firms and PR operations in corporations and associations in the Washington metropolitan area. The Graduate School of Political Management taps into experts in both the PR and political arenas. Plus, you’ll graduate prepared for professional advancement in the field.