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Minor in American Government
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Minor in Urban and Suburban Studies
Schar School Undergraduate Student Liaisons
Prepare for a Career in Law
Master's Programs
MS in Biodefense
Biodefense MS Degree Requirements
Biodefense, MS (Online)
Master’s in Global Commerce and Policy
Global Commerce and Policy Curriculum
MA in International Security
International Security MA Degree Requirements
Organization Development and Knowledge Management
Coaching Skills for Organizational Transformation
Organization Development and Knowledge Management Curriculum
Organization Development and Knowledge Management Program Information and Schedule
MA in Political Science
MA in Political Science Degree Requirements
Master's in Political Science Faculty
MPA in Public Administration
Master's in Public Administration Faculty
Master's in Public Administration Program Curriculum
MPP in Public Policy
Master of Public Policy Curriculum
Public Policy, Master's in Public Policy Emphasis Areas
Security Studies
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The Difference between the MPP and MPA Degrees
PhD Programs
Biodefense, PhD
Political Science, PhD
PhD in Political Science Curriculum
Public Policy, PhD
PhD in Public Policy Curriculum
Funding Opportunities for Applicants
Graduate Nondegree Studies
Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's (BAM)
Graduate Certificate Programs
Global Economic Policy Certificate
Biodefense Certificate
Emergency Management and Homeland 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
Executive Education
Executive Education: Program Areas
Leadership Strategies: AI and the Next U.S. Administration
Customized Programs
International Clients
Private Sector Focus
Public Sector Focus
Young Scholars Publications
High School and College Student Internship: Data Analytics for Elite Young Scholars - Biology and Medical Science Experience
Two month Internship - NASA Data Science Analysis and Scholarly Research Paper Writing
Astronomy Data Analysis and Space Research for NASA Missions
Four-Month High School Student Internship: Bioinformatics Research and Big Data Analytics for Young Scholars
Four-Week High School Student Internship: Bioinformatics Research and Big Data Analytics for Young Scholars
High School Student Internship Program: Policy Research and Data Analysis
High School and College Student Internship: Data Analytics for Elite Young Scholars - Biology and Medical Science Experience
Schar School Advanced Research Scholars & Fellowship Program
Young Scholars Data Science Fall Internship: Machine Learning, ChatGPT, and Bayesian Statistics for Experimental Data Sciences - Fall 2023
Current Students
Undergraduate Learning Communities
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IR Policy Task Force
Jurisprudence Learning Community
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Undergraduate Internship Program
How do I find an internship?
Undergraduate Research Assistant Program
Project Descriptions Fall 2024
Student Opportunities
Careers in Policy, Government and International Affairs
Examples of Schar School Undergraduate Internships
Global Politics Fellow
Honors Program
Honors in Government and International Politics
Honors in Public Administration
Undergraduate Student Services Team
Master’s Student Services
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Academic Policies and Forms
Schar Student Guide
Handbook Archive
Master’s 101
Basic Math Refresher Tutorial
Section 1: Fractions and Decimals
Fractions & Decimals Assessment
Section 2: Percents
Percents Assessment
Section 3: Exponents and Radicals
Exponents and Radicals Assessment
Section 4: Arithmetic Operations
Order of Operations Assessment
Section 5: Basic Algebra
Basic Algebra Assessment
Section 6: Basic Coordinate Geometry
Basic Geometry Assessment
Math for Economics Tutorials
Information About POGO 511
Online Resources for POGO 511 Screening-Exam
Master's Student Services Team
PhD Student Services
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PhD in Biodefense: Academic Advising
Biodefense PhD Qualifying Exam
PhD in Biodefense Curriculum
PhD in Political Science: Academic Advising
PhD in Political Science Resources for Comprehensive Exams
PhD in Public Policy: Academic Advising
PhD 101
PhD Handbooks and Forms
Doctoral Candidates & Research
PhD Student Advising Articles
Outgrowing Grades: The Mindset of an Emerging Scholar
From Putting Off to Digging In: How to Beat Procrastination and Get to Work
From the Ground Up: Building a Sound Advising Relationship
Orienteering for Academics: Mapping your Scholarly Community
Truing your Wellness Wheel
How to Teach so Students Learn
Writing Better Together
Habits in Training: Six Tips for a New Year
Rest for Success
Avoiding the Scholarship Scam
Get a Life! (Connecting to Success)
PhD Student Services and Career Development Teams
Academic Calendar
Course Syllabi
BIOD - Fall 2021
BIOD - Fall 2022
BIOD - Fall 2023
BIOD - Spring 2022
BIOD - Spring 2023
BIOD - Spring 2024
BIOD - Summer 2022
BIOD - Summer 2024
GCP - Fall 2023
GCP - Spring 2024
GCP - Summer 2024
GOVT - Fall 2021
GOVT - Fall 2022
GOVT - Fall 2023
GOVT - PUBP 2022
GOVT - Spring 2022
GOVT - Spring 2024
GOVT - Summer 2022
GOVT - Summer 2023
GOVT - Summer 2024
GOVT Spring 2023
GOVT Syllabi - Fall 2024
IRTN - Summer 2023
ITRN - Fall 2021
ITRN - Fall 2022
ITRN - Spring 2022
ITRN - Spring 2023
ITRN - Summer 2021
ITRN - Summer 2022
ODKM - Fall 2021
ODKM - Fall 2022
ODKM - Fall 2023
ODKM - Spring 2022
ODKM - Spring 2023
ODKM - Spring 2024
ODKM - Summer 2021
ODKM - Summer 2022
ODKM - Summer 2023
ODKM - Summer 2024
POGO - Fall 2021
POGO - Fall 2022
POGO - Spring 2022
POGO - Spring 2024
POGO - Summer 2022
POGO - Summer 2023
POGO - Summer 2024
POGO Fall 2023
POGO Spring 2023
POGO Syllabi - Fall 2024
PUAD - Fall 2021
PUAD - Fall 2022
PUAD - Fall 2023
PUAD - Spring 2022
PUAD - Spring 2023
PUAD - Spring 2024
PUAD - Summer 2021
PUAD - Summer 2022
PUAD - Summer 2023
PUAD - Summer 2024
PUBP - Fall 2021
PUBP - Fall 2023
PUBP - Spring 2022
PUBP - Spring 2023
PUBP - Spring 2024
PUBP - Summer 2022
GOVT - Summer 2021
POGO - Summer 2021
BIOD - Spring 2021
GOVT - Spring 2021
ITRN - Spring 2021
ODKM - Spring 2021
POGO - Spring 2021
PUAD - Spring 2021
PUBP - Spring 2021
ODKM - Spring 2020
Career Services
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Presidential Management Fellowship Program
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Faculty & Research
Faculty Areas of Research
Comparative Studies
Economics, Development & Public Finance
International Affairs & Security Studies
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Public Private & Nonprofit Management
Regional Expertise
Regional Expertise - Africa
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Science & Technology
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Research Centers, Institutes, and Initiatives
Federal Workforce Initiative
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Faculty Directory
Full Faculty Directory
Faculty Directory: A
Faculty Directory: B
Faculty Directory: C - D
Faculty Directory: E - F
Faculty Directory: G
Faculty Directory: H - J
Faculty Directory: K
Faculty Directory: L
Faculty Directory: M
Faculty Directory: N - O
Faculty Directory: P - R
Faculty Directory: S
Faculty Directory: T - U
Faculty Directory: V - Z
Directory of Schar School Affiliated/Adjunct Faculty
Directory of Schar School Research Center Faculty
Directory of Schar School Emeritus/Emerita Faculty Members
In Memoriam
Remembering Professor Emeritus Seymour Martin Lipset
Remembering Professor Warfield
John Warfield Exhibits
Resources for Faculty and Staff
'Schar Conversations' Podcast
Faculty Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure
Messaging and Brand Guide
Schar School WebEx and Zoom Backgrounds
Doctoral Dissertations Index
Biodefense Dissertations by Author
Biodefense Dissertations by Graduation Date
Political Science Dissertations by Author
Political Science Dissertations by Graduation Date
Political Science Dissertations by Topic
Public Policy Dissertations by Author
Public Policy Dissertations by Graduation Date
Public Policy Dissertations by Topic
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Raghad Al Saadi
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Khushboo Bhatia
Tom Bradley
Daniel Button
Ashley Cole
Alexander Cumana
Dan Duckwitz
Anne Fenley
Christina Fullmer
Brennan R. Georgianni
Laura Gouge
Cherrita Guy
Colin R. Hart
Paola Jimenez
Dr. Erika Laos
John Lefavour
Anthony Luberto
Emily Mark
Jason Matechak
Fleciah Mburu
Freddy Mitchell
Ajay Narayanan
Mark P. O’Malley
Brett Palat
Joshua Pipes
Mariam Rahmani
Emily Rogers
Dr. Divya Shrider
Edwina L. Smallwood
J.J. Stakem
Kristen Taylor
Jenny Walters
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