Bachelor of Arts: Political Communication

The PCM program is unique — a combination of communication, journalism and political science. It's the only one available in the heart of the nation's capital, literally just blocks from the White House.

If you choose this major, you will analyze media coverage, learn how to frame messages and communicate strategically, and discuss the media's role in domestic and international relations. You will study how political actors and institutions influence media coverage and the effects of that coverage on public opinion, policy and social life. Our D.C. location affords you the opportunity to take advantage of limitless internships and other extracurricular activities.

Upon graduation, you will become part of an accomplished network of GW alumni working in government, political consulting, advocacy, campaign management, public diplomacy, corporate public affairs, public relations, and new media.

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Professor Michael Freedman's Media History class regularly meets in the Newseum, the nation's only museum of news — located a short distance from the U.S. Capitol building.

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism and Mass Communication

The Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum offers a mix of practice and theory that gives students a thorough understanding of the creation, distribution and effects of journalism and media messages. Ours is not a traditional journalism program, but one that is embedded in a liberal arts education. We embrace the twin goals of preparing students who wish to pursue a career in media and enriching others who seek a liberal arts education with an intellectual and contextual focus on media.

In JMC courses you will study the roles journalism and media play in civil and political life. You will learn reporting and writing for print, broadcast and online media. Through coursework and extensive internships across D.C., students are prepared for the challenges of the rapidly-changing media industry.

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