MPS Legislative Affairs at George Washington University

Programme overview

To survive in the complex political environment of Washington, DC, the legislative affairs professional must have a comprehensive understanding of how Congress operates, how decisions are made on and off Capitol Hill, how to influence those decisions, and how to accomplish specific objectives within the legislative process. Developed in consultation with government relations experts and legislative specialists, the master of professional studies (MPS) in legislative affairs program delivers the knowledge and skills graduates need to establish themselves as sought-after operatives in the national policymaking arena.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies | Department: Graduate Programs, College of Professional Studies | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

LGAF 6298 should be taken in a student's penultimate or final term.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Fall International Application Deadline - May 1 Spring International Application Deadline - September 1 Two (2) letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references; at least one academic reference for those who graduated within the last five years. 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. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the U

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://www.cps.gwu.edu/international-student-admissions

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