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.
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]
