George Mason University Political Science Programs

The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University offers cutting-edge programs taught by professors with real-world experience that will help them become a leader in their field. Located where policy happens—just six miles from the U.S. Capitol Building—the Schar School’s campuses are located in Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia. Students are connected to jobs, internships, networking, and experiences that can only be found in the Washington, D.C., area.

As a student in the Political Science program at George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government, students will learn from the country’s leading political commentators, as well as practitioners with experience at the highest levels of the federal government.