Master of Arts Environmental Resource Policy

The MA in Environmental Resource Policy Program requires 36 semester hours of appropriate graduate level course work. Course work usually takes four semesters to complete on a full-time basis, and six to eight semesters on a part-time basis. Course work is divided into 24 hours of core requirements (eight courses) and 12 hours of electives (typically four courses). See the University Bulletin for prerequisites and course requirements. 

ENRP has partnered with GW's Geography Department to offer our MA students the opportunity to earn a Graduate Certificate in geographical information systems.  To do so, students can use all four of their electives toward the GIS Certificate. No additional coursework is necessary; all 12 credits are counted towards both the MA and the Certificate. Learn more about the Certificate.  

Core Course Requirements

Elective Course Requirements

Recommended Course Sequencing

Student Handbook
 

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MPA or MPP: Which Degree is Best for You?

The Trachtenberg School is one of only two schools to have both an MPA and MPP accredited by NASPAA, the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration.  

Both the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the Master of Public Policy (MPP) are strong, valuable, recognized degrees. At GW, the basic structures (and amount of coursework) are virtually identical between the two degrees. However, the degrees do have distinctions in terms of the course emphases and recommended fields of concentration. Learn more and decide which one is best for you.

Apply Now ButtonApplications for Spring entry into the MPA, MPP, or MA-ENRP programs are due on October 1.  Applications for Summer or Fall entry are due on January 5 for those seeking fellowships or visas, and February 1 otherwise. Applications for Certificate programs are due November 1 for spring entry and July 1 for fall entry.