Admissions
Apply
now for Fall 2009.
Applications will be accepted through February 13, 2009.
Applicants for the M.A. program in Democracy and Governance hold Bachelor's degrees in a variety of fields, including Government, Business, History, Sociology, Communications, Economics and regional studies. Many also have significant professional and overseas experience. The GRE is required for all applicants. For non-native English speaking applicants, the TOEFL is required in addition to the GRE.
In order to be complete, applications must include the following:
- your CV or resume,
- an official copy of your undergraduate transcript,
- an official copy of your graduate transcript (if applicable),
- statement of purpose,
- academic writing sample,
- three (3) letters of recommendation,
- the application fee, and
- the appropriate Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences admissions forms.
Students may enroll part-time. Many courses are offered in the evening to accommodate students who work.
Admissions are conducted once per year, for fall enrollment. See
Government Department Admissions for more details.
Contact the Democracy and Governance program for an appointment or schedule a
campus visit with the Graduate School.
