Combined BA in Political Science or Economics/MPP
The Political Science and Economics Departments in conjunction with the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration (TSPPPA) offer a combined Bachelor of Arts or Science in Political Science or Economics/Master of Public Policy degree. The BA or BS/MPP program allows students to complete 12 credits as part of the undergraduate program, thereby completing the master’s degree within five and a half years.
Undergraduate Political Science or Economics majors should apply for the MPP during their junior year, once they have completed 75 credit hours. BA/BS students taking public policy and public administration (PPPA) graduate courses must work with a TSPPPA advisor in addition to their undergraduate advisor.
Application Requirements
Applicants to the combined degree program should submit the following materials to Lindsey Duble-Dice, Trachtenberg School Director of Admissions. It is preferred that all materials be submitted as a single PDF document, with the exception of letters of recommendation, which should be sent to Lindsey directly by the recommender.
- CCAS Combined Degree Application Form, including required signatures
- An email from your director of undergraduate studies indicating support for your application may be accepted in lieu of a physical signature
- Copy of your Unofficial Transcript
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a current GW Professor
- Resume or CV
- Statement of Purpose
- 250-500 words, indicating your purpose in undertaking graduate study, academic objectives, research interests, and career plans
Deadlines
Applications for Fall start are accepted on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of June 1. Spring start applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Contact
Trachtenberg School Director of Admissions: Lindsey Duble-Dice, [email protected]
Director of Graduate Studies: Anil Nathan, [email protected]
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MPA Building Suite 601
805 21st Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20052
Phone: 202-994-6295
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