Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations in Arlington United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
|
Arlington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations leverages GW's strong ties in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the public policy landscape and how PR agencies, corporate communications teams, and association PR departments influence advocacy. The Graduate School of Political Management recruits top practitioners from both public relations and political spheres to teach. Graduates leave equipped to advance their careers in the industry.
This 30-credit program comprises 10 courses. Participants can transfer credits earned through graduate certificates in public relations, digital communications, or global public relations toward the strategic PR master's degree. The curriculum covers key areas like communications theory, legal and ethical considerations, digital media tactics, program evaluation, crisis management, media engagement, and strategic development.
Courses are held weekday evenings at GW's Arlington campus. Students also have the flexibility to complete the program fully online or through a combination of in-person and virtual learning.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT-80, TOEFL PBT-550, PTE Academic-53.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL IBT-80, TOEFL PBT-550, PTE Academic-53.
Tuition
USD
35,100