A federally designated STEM policy degree four blocks from the White House: 36 credits (24 required, 12 elective) at GW's public-policy school covering environmental economics, environmental law, two semesters of environmental science and policy analysis — a curriculum honest about the fact that DC policy careers are won on analytical method.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
Fall (and spring, space permitting)
Curriculum modules
Policy analysis & research methods — The Trachtenberg analytic core.
Environmental economics & law — Instruments and legal frameworks.
Environmental science — Two required semesters of science literacy.
Electives — Climate, urban sustainability, GIS or programme evaluation depth.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
Statement of purpose, CV and recommendation letters
Career destinations
Environmental Policy Analyst — Federal government & Hill
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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