Degrees Offered
Undergraduate Programs
Master's Degree Programs
- Biodefense, MS (on-campus and online formats)
- Global Commerce and Policy, MA (on-campus and online formats)
- International Security, MA (on-campus and online formats)
- Organization Development and Knowledge Management, MS (on-campus and online formats)
- Political Science, MA
- Public Administration, MPA (on-campus and online formats)
- Public Policy, MPP (on-campus and online formats)
Graduate Certificate Programs
- Biodefense Certificate
- Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate
- Global Economic Policy Certificate
- Global Health and Security Certificate
- Illicit Trade Analysis Certificate
- National Security and Public Policy Certificate
- Nonprofit Management Certificate
- Public Management Certificate
- Science, Technology, and Security Certificate
- Strategic Trade Certificate
- Terrorism and Homeland Security Certificate
Doctoral Programs
Accelerated Master's
Non-Degree Programs
At the Center of the Policy World
With our location in the national capital region, we have unprecedented access to renowned experts, leaders, and speakers, as well as adjunct faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom. Notable faculty include General Michael V. Hayden, former director of the CIA and NSA, and Michael Morell, former deputy director and acting director of the CIA.
The Value of a Schar School Degree
Our graduates are among the best in their fields. From careers in government to the private sector, Schar School graduates are thriving in their professions and advancing solutions in a complex and changing world.