The George Washington University
Science, Technology and Public Policy Program
The Center for International Science and Technology Policy
2130 H Street, NW   Suite 714
Washington, DC 20052
Phone (202) 994-7292/ Fax (202) 994-1639
E-mail: cistp@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu

Background: The George Washington University is one of the world's 
leading centers for graduate study of science, technology and public 
policy issues.  Since 1970, the university has offered a Master of Arts 
degree in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, and over the past two 
decades a number of doctoral students in Ph.D. programs such as public 
policy, political science, engineering administration, and other 
disciplines have chosen science, technology and public policy as a focus 
for coursework and dissertation research. 

Graduate students pursue their studies in association with the Center for 
International Science and Technology Policy, which is part of the 
university's Elliott School of International Affairs.  The Space Policy 
Institute is a component part of the Center for International Science and 
Technology Policy.  The Center carries out research projects, and 
students often work as research assistants on those projects.  The Center 
also hosts visitors from other parts of the United States and overseas; 
and organizes colloquia, seminars, and symposia on significant science 
and technology policy topics.  These diverse activities provide frequent 
opportunities for students to interact with those already professionally 
engaged in both the study and the practice of science and technology policy.

Degrees Offered: M.A. - Science, Technology and Public Policy; 
M.A./Ph.D. - Coursework and dissertation guidance in support of other 
M.A. and Ph.D. programs, particularly the PhD. in public policy, offered 
through the Columbian College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Full time students usually take two years to complete their M.A. degree.  
Part time students average four years; since most classes are in the 
evening, a number of the Center's students pursue their degree on a part 
time basis.

Admission requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor's 
degree with a B average or better.  Backgrounds in humanities, in the 
social, life and physical sciences, and in engineering are all 
appropriate preparations for graduate study.  Applicants must present 
transcripts of prior studies, results from the general test of the GRE, 
and letters of recommendation to be considered for admission.

Degree requirements: The Master of Arts in science, technology and public 
policy offers: core courses focusing on various aspects of the 
relationship among science, technology and public policy; development of 
"analytical literacy" and policy research competence; and an opportunity 
to concentrate significant coursework in an area of particular interest, 
drawing on course offerings from throughout the university.

Each M.A. candidate completes an interdisciplinary program of studies, 
developed in close consultation with his or her adviser, that includes a 
minimum of 36 semester hours, equivalent to 12 courses.  Each stduent 
must pass comprehensive examinations in two fields of study including: a 
field in science, technology, and international affairs; and an elective 
field.  In addition, students must complete a six hour (two courses) 
analytical competency requirement and complete a three hour (one course) 
research project.

Student Information: At any given time, 40 - 50 students are candidates 
for the M.A. in science, technology and public policy.  All aspects of 
international and national science and technology policy receive 
attention within the courses offered by the program, but there is 
particular emphasis on issues of space policy, environmental policy, the 
international economic of technology, and scientific communication.

Faculty Information: John M. Logsdon (Center Director and Director of 
Space Policy Institute; Ph.D., New York Univ.)  Professor of Political 
Science and International Affairs - Space Policy, National and 
International Science and Technology Policy.

Robert W. Rycroft (Program Director; Ph.D. Univ. of Oklahoma)  Associate 
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs - National and 
International Science and Technology Policy, Environmental Policy.

Marcel C. LaFollette (Ph.D., Mass Communications, Indiana Univ.) Research 
Associate Professor of Science and Technology Policy - Policy 
Implications of Science-Society Interactions, Science and the Congress, 
Scientific Misconduct.

Nicholas S. Vonortas (Ph.D. New York Univ.)  Assistant Professor of 
Economics and International Affairs - Industrial Organization, Economics 
of Research and Development, Research Cooperation.  

Financial Information: Applicants to the science and technology, and 
public policy program are eligible for fellowships and assistantships 
that are available to all applicants to the Elliott School of 
International Affairs.  In addition, the program sometimes has limited 
financial support specifically available for its applicants as well as 
opportunities to work on Center for International Science and Technology 
research projects.