MAIN CAMPUS - SPRING 2026 - SCHOOL OF MEDIA&PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OPEN
43315
SMPA
1050
10
Media in a Free Society
3.00
Loge, P
SMTH 114
MW 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: PCM or JMC majors are restricted from registering for this course.
OPEN
43658
SMPA
2101
10
Journalism: Theory and Practice
3.00
Waisbord, S
DUQUES 251
MW 12:45PM - 02:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to PCM, JMC, and Corcoran Photojournalism majors only.
OPEN
43659
SMPA
2102
10
IntrotoPoliticalCommunication
3.00
Livingston, S
MPA 307
MW 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to PCM or JMC majors only.
OPEN
43664
SMPA
2110W
10
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Pitner, B
MPA B01
TR 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
45508
SMPA
2110W
11
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Nover, S
MPA 525
T 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
43800
SMPA
2110W
12
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Mayo, N
MPA B01
F 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
45835
SMPA
2110W
13
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Doyle, M
MPA B01
TR 05:15PM - 06:30PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
46253
SMPA
2110W
14
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Berry, D
MPA B01
F 09:30AM - 12:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy WID requirements.
OPEN
46398
SMPA
2110W
15
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Cummings-Axton, J
MPA B01
M 11:10AM - 01:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement
OPEN
46402
SMPA
2110W
16
Introduction to News Writing and Reporting
3.00
Floyd, J
MPA B01
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement
OPEN
45458
SMPA
2111W
11
Advanced News Reporting
4.00
Holland Jr, J
MPA 308 ANDMPA 308
T 11:10AM - 12:25PM AND R 11:10AM - 02:10PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
47086
SMPA
2111W
12
Advanced News Reporting
4.00
Thompson, C
MPA B01 ANDMPA B01
M 02:20PM - 03:35PM AND W 02:20PM - 04:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
43661
SMPA
2112
10
Digital Media I: Introduction to Video Production
3.00
Cheers, I
MPA 510
MW 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to PCM or JMC majors only.
OPEN
48337
SMPA
2112
11
Digital Media I: Introduction to Video Production
3.00
Cheers, I
MPA 510
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48340
SMPA
2113
10
Digital Media II: Introduction to Web Production and Social Media
3.00
Osder, J
MPA 510
MW 03:45PM - 05:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47085
SMPA
2113
11
Digital Media II: Introduction to Web Production and Social Media
3.00
Osder, J
MPA 510
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47275
SMPA
2120
10
Public Opinion
3.00
Bailard, C
MPA 308
W 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45032
SMPA
2151
10
Research Methods
3.00
Harvey, L
MPA 307
TR 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45457
SMPA
2151
11
Research Methods
3.00
Majumdar, R
MPA 525
W 03:30PM - 06:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45509
SMPA
2152
10
Data Analysis for Journalism and Political Communication
3.00
1957 E 310
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA Majors only.
OPEN
45663
SMPA
2152
11
Data Analysis for Journalism and Political Communication
3.00
Bell, N
MPA 307
MW 08:00AM - 09:15AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA majors only.
OPEN
44313
SMPA
2173
10
Media Law
3.00
Weymouth, K
MPA B01
R 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45668
SMPA
2173
11
Media Law
3.00
Nilsson, M
MPA 306
R 03:30PM - 06:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46411
SMPA
2177
10
Media History
3.00
Steele, J
MPA 525
TR 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45256
SMPA
3150
10
Journalism Ethics
3.00
Huebner, L
MPA 308
T 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to juniors and seniors only.
OPEN
47099
SMPA
3193
10
The Art of the Interview
3.00
Sesno, F
MPA 308
M 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48195
SMPA
3193
11
Conservation, Communication, a
4.00
Cheers, I
MPA 510
TR 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This is a faculty-led short-term abroad course, where students will travel to Dangriga, Belize from March 7 to March 14. Registration is restricted; students must apply through GW Passport and will pay a program fee to participate. Please contact ccasglobal@gwu.edu with questions.
CCAS Short Term Abroad Course
$3,300.00
OPEN
44392
SMPA
3194
80
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
45459
SMPA
6270
81
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45512
SMPA
3195
80
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45460
SMPA
3194
81
Magazine Writing
3.00
Leiby, R
MPA 306
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
45461
SMPA
3195
81
Magazine Writing
3.00
Leiby, R
MPA 306
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46450
SMPA
3194
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46451
SMPA
3195
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46452
SMPA
6270
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48368
SMPA
3194
83
News Audiences
3.00
Nechushtai, E
W 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
48369
SMPA
3195
86
News Audiences
3.00
Nechushtai, E
W 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46484
SMPA
3194
84
Media, Power, and Society
3.00
Livingston, S
MPA 429
TR 12:45PM - 02:20PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46485
HONR
2047
84
Media, Power, and Society
3.00
Livingston, S
MPA 429
TR 12:45PM - 02:20PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46975
SMPA
3194
85
Digital Platforms & the News
3.00
Nechushtai, E
MPA 306
R 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46686
SMPA
3195
84
Digital Platforms & the News
3.00
Nechushtai, E
PHIL 209
R 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47102
SMPA
3194
86
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
47103
SMPA
3195
85
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47104
SMPA
6270
84
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47335
SMPA
3194
87
Climate Video on IG & TikTok
3.00
Kintisch, E
MPA 525
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46977
SMPA
3195
87
Climate Video on IG & TikTok
3.00
Kintisch, E
MPA 525
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48286
SMPA
3194
88
Technology, Humanity, and Cult
3.00
Harvey, L
MPA 307
TR 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
48287
SMPA
3195
83
Technology, Humanity, and Cult
3.00
Harvey, L
MPA 307
TR 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45791
SMPA
3195
10
Globalization and the Media
3.00
Huebner, L
MPA 525
W 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CCAS Short Term Abroad Course
$2,065.60
OPEN
46679
SMPA
3195
11
Sports Writing & Reporting
3.00
Nelson, K
MPA B01
TR 08:00AM - 09:15AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46976
SMPA
3195
12
Climate Politics Policy, Media
3.00
Kintisch, E
MPA 525
T 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CANCELLED
47131
SMPA
3195
14
Persuasive Journalism
3.00
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45512
SMPA
3195
80
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
44392
SMPA
3194
80
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45459
SMPA
6270
81
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45461
SMPA
3195
81
Magazine Writing
3.00
Leiby, R
MPA 306
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
45460
SMPA
3194
81
Magazine Writing
3.00
Leiby, R
MPA 306
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46451
SMPA
3195
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46450
SMPA
3194
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46452
SMPA
6270
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48287
SMPA
3195
83
Technology, Humanity, and Cult
3.00
Harvey, L
MPA 307
TR 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
48286
SMPA
3194
88
Technology, Humanity, and Cult
3.00
Harvey, L
MPA 307
TR 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46686
SMPA
3195
84
Digital Platforms & the News
3.00
Nechushtai, E
PHIL 209
R 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46975
SMPA
3194
85
Digital Platforms & the News
3.00
Nechushtai, E
MPA 306
R 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47103
SMPA
3195
85
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
47102
SMPA
3194
86
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47104
SMPA
6270
84
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48369
SMPA
3195
86
News Audiences
3.00
Nechushtai, E
W 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
48368
SMPA
3194
83
News Audiences
3.00
Nechushtai, E
W 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46977
SMPA
3195
87
Climate Video on IG & TikTok
3.00
Kintisch, E
MPA 525
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
47335
SMPA
3194
87
Climate Video on IG & TikTok
3.00
Kintisch, E
MPA 525
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
43662
SMPA
3196
10
Independent Study
1.00 TO 3.00
Benitez-Curry, B
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Departmental approval required to register. Registration restricted to JMC and PCM majors only.
OPEN
43663
SMPA
3197
10
Internship
3.00
Benitez-Curry, B
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Departmental approval required to register. Registration restricted to JMC and PCM majors and minors in their junior and senior year.
CANCELLED
45104
SMPA
3230
10
Reporting in the Digital Age
3.00
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46446
SMPA
3230
11
Reporting in the Digital Age
3.00
MPA 510
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48345
SMPA
3231
10
Sustainability Reporting
3.00
Kintisch, E
MPA 525
M 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CANCELLED
47034
SMPA
3235W
10
Broadcast News Writing
3.00
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
48285
SMPA
3235W
11
Broadcast News Writing
3.00
Benitez-Curry, B
MPA 510
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46683
SMPA
3236W
10
Broadcast News Reporting
3.00
Benitez-Curry, B
MPA 510
MW 12:45PM - 02:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46678
SMPA
3242
10
Investigative Reporting
3.00
Thompson, C
MPA B01
MW 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
44032
SMPA
3243W
10
Feature Writing
3.00
Roberts, S
MPA 308
W 03:30PM - 06:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
46404
SMPA
3244W
10
Narrative Journalism
3.00
Steele, J
MPA 307
TR 12:45PM - 02:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
45511
SMPA
3348
10
Political Communication Ethics
3.00
Loge, P
MPA 307
MW 12:45PM - 02:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CANCELLED
43690
SMPA
3350
10
Public Diplomacy
3.00
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
44341
SMPA
3352
10
Principles of Public Relations
3.00
Maisano, F
MPA 307
W 06:30PM - 09:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47101
SMPA
3353
11
Strategic Political Communication
3.00
Porter, E
MPA 306
T 12:45PM - 03:15PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47129
SMPA
3354
10
Political Campaign Communication
4.00
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
44769
SMPA
3357W
10
Political Speech Writing
3.00 TO 4.00
Huebner, L
1776 G C-112
W 03:30PM - 06:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: This course will satisfy a WID requirement.
OPEN
45268
SMPA
3428
10
Media, Politics, and Government
3.00
Roberts, S
MPA 308
R 03:30PM - 06:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45257
SMPA
3469
10
International Communication
3.00
Waisbord, S
MPA 308
MW 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46397
SMPA
4180
10
Online Journalism Workshop
4.00
Cheers, I
MPA 510 ANDMPA 510
T 11:10AM - 12:25PM AND R 11:10AM - 02:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
44886
SMPA
4181
10
Television News Workshop
4.00
Benitez-Curry, B
MPA 510
W 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to PCM and JMC majors only.
OPEN
47504
SMPA
4182
10
In-Depth Reporting
4.00
Holland Jr, J
MPA B01
T 12:45PM - 03:45PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45131
SMPA
4198
10
Special Honors Research Seminar
3.00
Gross, K
MPA 406A
M 04:00PM - 06:30PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to PCM Special Honors Candidates.
OPEN
45713
SMPA
4199
10
Senior Seminar
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 308
M 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA majors only.
OPEN
44641
SMPA
6201
10
Speech Writing
1.50
Noel, R
MPA 307
R 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA graduate and ESIA Global Communication students only. This course meets 3/3/2025-4/27/2025.
OPEN
44642
SMPA
6201
11
Social Media
1.50
Roberts, W
MPA 510
R 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA graduate and ESIA Global Communication students only. This course meets 3/3/2025-4/27/2025
OPEN
44681
SMPA
6201
12
Audio Production
1.50
Smith, G
MPA 307
R 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA graduate and ESIA Global Communication students only. This course meets: 1/12/2025 -3/02/2025.
OPEN
47130
SMPA
6201
13
Video Production
1.50
Melia, M
MPA 510
R 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to graduate students only. This course meets 1/12/2025 -3/02/2025.
OPEN
44315
SMPA
6208
10
Politics and Public Relations Fundamentals
3.00
Murphy-Sobocinski, L
MPA 308
W 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA graduate and ESIA Global Communication students only. Instructor approval required for other majors.
OPEN
47389
SMPA
6220
10
Strategic Practicum
3.00
Karpf, D
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Departmental Approval Required to Register, Registration restricted to Media and Strategic
OPEN
48015
SMPA
6242
10
Analytics and Data Analysis for Strategic Communication
3.00
Majumdar, R
1776 G C-101
R 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to SMPA graduate and ESIA Global Communication students only.
OPEN
45510
SMPA
6270
11
Social Impact Communications
3.00
Floyd, J
MPA 306
W 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to graduate students only.
OPEN
45459
SMPA
6270
81
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to graduate students only.
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
44392
SMPA
3194
80
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
45512
SMPA
3195
80
Media and Peacebuilding
3.00
Bahador, B
MPA 307
TR 09:35AM - 10:50AM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46452
SMPA
6270
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to graduate students only
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
46450
SMPA
3194
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
46451
SMPA
3195
82
The AI Revolution
3.00
Hindman, M
MPA 307
MW 02:20PM - 03:35PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47104
SMPA
6270
84
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Registration restricted to graduate students only
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
47102
SMPA
3194
86
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
47103
SMPA
3195
85
History and Digital Future
3.00
Karpf, D
MPA 307
MW 11:10AM - 12:25PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CLOSED
48016
SMPA
6270
85
Public Diplomacy
3.00
Kabra, P
1776 G C-112
R 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
CROSS LISTED COURSES :
OPEN
48129
IAFF
6208
80
Public Diplomacy
3.00
Kabra, P
1776 G C-112
R 06:10PM - 08:40PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
OPEN
44218
SMPA
6296
11
Directed Readings and Research
3.00
Karpf, D
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Departmental approval required to register.
OPEN
43495
SMPA
6297
10
Media Capstone Project
3.00
Karpf, D
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Departmental approval required to register.
OPEN
43541
SMPA
6298
10
Strategic Communication Capstone Project
3.00
Rubin, J
MPA 307
T 06:10PM - 08:00PM
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Departmental approval required to register.
OPEN
43403
SMPA
6999
10
Thesis Research
3.00
Karpf, D
01/12/26 - 04/27/26
Comments: Instructor approval required to register.
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