Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration

In 1953, the Department of Political Science organized these offerings into a Master of Arts in Public Administration degree.

Graduates work on historical and hypothetical scenarios to learn effective ways of dealing with issues that arise in government, non-profits and business.

Graduates work with quantitative and qualitative data to develop, assess, and evaluate alternative approaches to current and emerging issues.

The degree builds upon the foundation of a public policy program with a focus on environmental and natural resource issues and concepts.

[12] In addition to developing broad analytical skills in multiple subjects, students take courses designed to prepare them to undertake research in specific areas of public policy and administration.

Through course work in each specialized field, students develop expertise for a variety of careers in the public and private sectors.

Now embodied by the Trachtenberg School, George Washington requested that a component of the University would educate students in the principles of effective governance. [ 3 ]
The Trachtenberg School sits next to Kogan Plaza.
President-Emeritus Stephen Joel Trachtenberg presenting his book "Presidencies Derailed" at the School.