Learn how information and media influence the actions and political fortunes of citizens, groups, movements and governments. Part of Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Media and Public Affairs, political communication is a selective program where students hone their research and communication skills while benefiting from the school’s extraordinary range of extracurricular opportunities.

Related majors include political science, American studies and international affairs. The School of Media and Public Affairs also offers a major and minor in journalism and mass communication.

Political communication comes alive at GW. You will study with leading scholars in political communication, global media, strategic communication and public diplomacy. Accomplished professionals—diplomats, speechwriters and political strategists—bring real-world insight to the classroom.

Join our alumni working in government, political consulting, advocacy, campaign management, corporate public affairs, public relations, new media, journalism and public diplomacy. Or pursue advanced study in the field.

The Political Communication program is offered at George Washington University.