MA the Field of Environmental and Sustainability Policy at George Washington University

Programme overview

GW's environmental and sustainability policy (ESP) program offers a multidisciplinary approach to environmental and sustainability studies. The master of arts (MA) in ESP prepares students to enter environmental policy careers in government, nonprofit organizations, the private sector, and environmental advocacy groups. ESP is built on a curriculum that includes environmental economics, environmental law, public policy, research methods, and environmental science courses. The program blends theory and practical experience with a professional, client-oriented capstone project, and academic credit for relevant internships and research.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Public Policy and Public Administration | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. 36 credits, including 24 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are made through the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences graduate admissions office; programme-specific requirements are published on the college application requirements page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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