School of Media & Public Affairs Columbian College of Arts & Sciences APPLY About Prospective Students Admissions & Funding Current Students Faculty News Events Search Previous Next The School of Media & Public Affairs Bringing Washington into the classroom as the only school of its kind in the capital of politics and media. The School of Media and Public Affairs is a world-class, vibrant community for learning, research, and practice. We are a community of open communication, dialogue, diversity, innovation, and collaboration. A community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and friends with common goals. Students at SMPA will have a unique opportunity to learn and practice media, journalism, and political communication. What We Study B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication B.A. in Political Communication M.A. in Media & Strategic Communication "SMPA has shaped me as a journalist through exclusive internships and events, learning from top professors and alumni in the industry, involvement in student organizations, and the SMPA and GW community as a whole. I have learned skills that have allowed me to grow professionally and stand out in the field to advance my career." Samantha Cookinham B.A. 2020, Journalism and Mass Communication #SMPAProud Events Our events provide a high-profile platform for thoughtful and balanced conversations that deliver unique insights and help chart a path forward for the issues our world faces, from the future of news to advancing civil discourse and healing partisan divides. Find an Event Our Students Our students are members of a small community with an extensive network. We bring Washington into the classrooms and our students engage with the world around them through internships and access to decision-makers, community leaders, and power brokers. Information for Current Students Our Faculty Our faculty represent the top academics and professionals in their respective fields, from political communication to investigative journalism and beyond. They are frequent contributors to academic literature and debate, sought-after experts for news organizations, and award-winning media professionals. Meet Our Faculty Media and Public Affairs Building 805 21st Street NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20052 202-994-6227 smpa@gwu.edu Admissions & Funding Prospective Students Current Students News Events Campus Advisories Coronavirus Response EO/Nondiscrimination Policy Privacy Notice Contact GW Accessibility Terms of Use Copyright A-Z Index GW is committed to digital accessibility. If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access content on this page, let us know via the Accessibility Feedback Form. GW uses cookies and other technology on our websites to improve your website experience and to better understand how you use our websites. Visit GW’s Website Privacy Notice to learn more about how GW uses cookies and, if you should choose, how to disable them. I understand that by clicking “I consent” and continuing to use this website, I agree to GW’s use of cookies. I Consent