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George Mason University

Public and International Affairs

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The Department of Public and International Affairs is home to three nationally-recognized graduate programs:

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At the undergraduate level, it has two majors and a host of minors:

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These programs are supported by world-renowned faculty who are recognized experts in their fields.

George Mason's proximity to the nation's capital provides a wide array of opportunities for internships, networking, future employment. The curriculum prepares students for positions of leadership in goverment, public agencies, non-profits, and the private sector. Students' internship and post-graduate experiences include placement in offices of the federal government, private contracting firms, international organizations, embassies, political campaigns, and lobbying or nonprofit organizations.