prospective students

An internationally recognized center for research and teaching in political and international communication, the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program based in the heart of Washington, D.C., where media, public affairs and politics intersect. At SMPA our undergraduate and graduate programs combine elements of strategic communication, journalism and political communication with contemporary issues in domestic and international politics.

The School of Media and Public Affairs offers a variety of academic options including two undergraduate programs, Political Communication and Journalism and Mass Communication, two Master's programs, and a joint Five Year BA/MA program with the Graduate School of Political Management.

The School of Media and Public Affairs Master of Arts degree offers students the opportunity to study current research on the interactions among media, domestic and international politics, strategic and political communication, public diplomacy, globalization and economics. This program is designed for students whose primary interest is in media and communication. For more information click here.

The SMPA also offers, jointly with the Elliott School of International Affairs, a Master of Arts degree in Global Communication . This new degree program will begin in the fall of 2008. The curriculum blends a rigorous academic education in communication theory and international affairs with advanced professional training. This program is designed for students whose primary interest is in international relations. More application information can be found here.

A five-year dual degree program is also available for undergraduate students in Political Communication or Journalism and Mass Communication interested in pursing an MA in Media and Public Affairs. The program allows students to complete the MA degree in less time at a considerable tuition savings.