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founded in 1997 under former US President George H. W. Bush's philosophy that "public service is a noble calling." Since then, the Bush School has continued to reflect that notion in curriculum, research, and student experience and has become a leading international affairs, political science, and public affairs institution. The Robertson Foundation selected the Bush School for the prestigious Robertson Fellowship Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship for students dedicated to government service. The Bush School is located in the Robert H. '50 and Judy Ley Allen Building adjacent to the

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on the West Campus of Texas A&M University. The George Bush Presidential Library was established in 1997 on of land donated by Texas A&M at the western edge of the campus. At that time, the Bush School was established to coincide with the opening of the library. While the School was officially launched in 1997, it became an independent college within the university in 2000. As one of the most impactful and nationally influential academic units at Texas A&M, the Bush School significantly expanded in the fall of 2022, with the addition of both the Department of Political Science and the International Studies program. The major initiative includes the additions of both undergraduate and Ph.D. programs to the Bush School, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden the academic reach of the school. The Bush School was named in honor of former US President George H. W. Bush. He was involved in providing direction in the organization by helping bring noted professors and other individuals from the public and private sec to the campus. Visitors have included Ban Ki-moon, Mikhail Gorbachev,

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, Arnold Schwarzenegger,

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, Mitt Romney,

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, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice, Karl Rove,

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Academic programs

Overview

The Bush School offers four graduate programs for students aspiring to careers in public service: Public Service and Administration,

International Affairs International relations (IR), sometimes referred to as international studies and international affairs, is the scientific study of interactions between sovereign states. In a broader sense, it concerns all activities between states—such a ...

, and

International Policy International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations". International may also refer to: Music Albums * ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * ''International'' (New Order album), 2002 * ''International'' (The T ...

, as well as an online Executive Public Service and Administration. The Bush School also offers

graduate certificate A graduate certificate is an educational credential representing completion of specialized training at the college or university level. A graduate certificate can be awarded by universities upon completion of certain coursework indicating masteri ...

s in Advanced International Affairs,

Homeland Security Homeland security is an American national security term for "the national effort to ensure a homeland that is safe, secure, and resilient against terrorism and other hazards where American interests, aspirations, and ways of life can thrive" t ...

, Nonprofit Management,

Public Management Public Administration (a form of governance) or Public Policy and Administration (an academic discipline) is the implementation of public policy, administration of government establishment (public governance), management of non-profit establ ...

Geospatial Intelligence In the United States, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is intelligence about the human activity on earth derived from the exploitation and analysis of imagery, signals, or signatures with geospatial information. GEOINT describes, assesses, and vi ...

, and Cybersecurity Policy. The Bush School has joined with several Texas A&M departments to offer seven Bachelor's/Master's 5-Year (3+2) Programs that allow students to enter the Bush School at the beginning of their fourth year and receive both their undergraduate and master's degrees in five years. At the undergraduate level, the Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor’s in Political Science (B.A./B.S.) with courses in all facets of the discipline: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Political Methodology, Public Administration, and Policy, and Race and Ethnic Politics. The Bachelor’s in International Studies degree (B.A.) is an exciting new addition to the International Affairs Department, offering undergraduate students a fundamental understanding of foreign relations with the International Politics and Diplomacy track option. At the doctoral level, the PhD in Political Science program emphasizes theoretical and methodological rigor and is designed to train applied social scientists for research careers. Major fields of study mirror the disciplinary norm: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory, and Public Administration/Public Policy. In 2022, the Political Science PhD program was ranked No. 14 in the world in Shanghai Rankings and was ranke
No. 28 overall and No. 21 in American Politics in U.S. News & World Report

International Affairs

The Department of International Affairs combines theoretical and practical instruction in the fields of

international relations International relations (IR), sometimes referred to as international studies and international affairs, is the scientific study of interactions between sovereign states. In a broader sense, it concerns all activities between states—such a ...

international economics International economics is concerned with the effects upon economic activity from international differences in productive resources and consumer preferences and the international institutions that affect them. It seeks to explain the patterns and ...

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, international development,

intelligence Intelligence has been defined in many ways: the capacity for abstraction, logic, understanding, self-awareness, learning, emotional knowledge, reasoning, planning, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. More generally, it can be des ...

diplomacy Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states (such as leaders and diplomats) intended to influence events in the international system.Ronald Peter Barston, ''Modern diplomacy'', Pearson Education, 2006, p. ...

, and

regional studies Area studies (also known as regional studies) are interdisciplinary fields of research and scholarship pertaining to particular geographical, national/ federal, or cultural regions. The term exists primarily as a general description for what are, ...

INTS

The Bachelor’s in International Studies (B.A.), International Politics and Diplomacy track is an interdisciplinary degree. The International Politics and Diplomacy track offers students a fundamental understanding of foreign relations. Students learn about the workings of governments and civil societies in a global framework.

MIA

The Master of International Affairs (MIA) contains tracks of study in either International Development and Economic Policy (IDEP) or National Security and Diplomacy (NSD), with several options for concentrations within each track. Study abroad courses, language immersion, and leadership and exchange programs supplement the curriculum.

MIP

The department also offers the Master of International Policy, a one-year program for students who have had at least six years of practical experience in the field of international affairs.

INTA Bachelor's and Master's 5-Year (3+2) Program

The Bush School of Government and Public Service and Texas A&M University's Departments of

Economics Economics () is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Economics focuses on the behaviour and interactions of economic agents and how economies work. Microeconomics analyzes ...

and International Studies (in the politics/diplomacy track) offer two joint-degree programs that allow qualified majors to enter the Bush School at the beginning of their fourth year of study at Texas A&M University. The two joint-degree programs offered by the Department of International Affairs are the following: * Economics — MIA * International Studies — MIA

Combined Degree Programs

The Bush School and the School of

Public Health Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...

combined to offer students the ability to receive both a Master of International Affairs degree and a Master of Public Health degree in a three-year period. Students can pursue one of two majors within the School of Public Health as part of this combined degree program: Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management and Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Community Health Science.

Political Science

The Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor's in Political Science (BA or BS) as well as a PhD in Political Science.

BPS

At the undergraduate level, the Department of Political Science offers a Bachelor’s in Political Science (BA or BS) with courses in all facets of the discipline: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Political Methodology, Public Administration, and Policy, and Race and Ethnic Politics. The department also participates actively in the University honors program. Honors courses are available in all areas of political science. In addition, students may graduate with honors distinction in political science.

PhD

The Department of Political Science offers graduate study leading to the degree of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The PhD in Political Science is appropriate for those who wish to pursue careers as research scholars in institutions of higher education. Students typically choose a Major from among the following sub-fields
American PoliticsComparative PoliticsInternational RelationsPolitical Theory
an
Public Policy/Public Administration

POLS Bachelor's/Master's 5-Year (3+2) Programs (same size as BPS/PhD, etc.)

The Department of Political Science joined Texas A&M University's Departments of Public Service & Administration to offer a joint-degree program that allows qualified majors to enter the MPSA program at the beginning of their fourth year of study at Texas A&M University. The five joint-degree programs offered by the Department of Political Science are the following: - Political Science — MPSA

Public Service and Administration

The Department of Public Service and Administration offers two master's degree options as well as joint and collaborative degree programs with other Texas A&M University schools and colleges.

MPSA

The Master of Public Service and Administration provides students with general knowledge and analytical skills in

management Management (or managing) is the administration of an organization, whether it is a business, a nonprofit organization, or a Government agency, government body. It is the art and science of managing resources of the business. Management includ ...

leadership Leadership, both as a research area and as a practical skill, encompasses the ability of an individual, group or organization to "lead", influence or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. The word "leadership" often gets vi ...

policy analysis Policy analysis is a technique used in the public administration sub-field of political science to enable civil servants, nonprofit organizations, and others to examine and evaluate the available options to implement the goals of laws and elected ...

, and

research methods Research is "creativity, creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the stock of knowledge". It involves the collection, organization and analysis of evidence to increase understanding of a topic, characterized by a particular att ...

, with tracks in Nonprofit Management,

, and

Public Policy Analysis Policy studies is a subdisicipline of political science that includes the analysis of the process of policymaking (the policy process) and the contents of policy (policy analysis). Policy analysis includes substantive area research (such as health ...

. Students can choose from a number of concentrations to focus their studies, including analytical methods;

cybersecurity Computer security, cybersecurity (cyber security), or information technology security (IT security) is the protection of computer systems and networks from attack by malicious actors that may result in unauthorized information disclosure, t ...

policy;

education policy Education policy consists of the principles and policy decisions that influence the field of education, as well as the collection of laws and rules that govern the operation of education systems. Education governance may be shared between the local ...

and

;

energy In physics, energy (from Ancient Greek: ἐνέργεια, ''enérgeia'', “activity”) is the quantitative property that is transferred to a body or to a physical system, recognizable in the performance of work and in the form of hea ...

environment Environment most often refers to: __NOTOC__ * Natural environment, all living and non-living things occurring naturally * Biophysical environment, the physical and biological factors along with their chemical interactions that affect an organism or ...

, and

technology Technology is the application of knowledge to reach practical goals in a specifiable and Reproducibility, reproducible way. The word ''technology'' may also mean the product of such an endeavor. The use of technology is widely prevalent in me ...

policy and management; health policy and management;

international nongovernmental organizations An international non-governmental organization (INGO) is an organization which is independent of government involvement and extends the concept of a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an international scope. NGOs are independent of government ...

, security policy and management; state and local government policy and management; and individually designed concentrations. MPSA students are also required to engage in public service through interaction with high-level public leaders, real-world consulting projects, student organizations, and the School's Public Service Leadership Program.

EMPSA

The Executive Master of Public Service and Administration is aimed at allowing mid-career professionals to pursue their full-time professional careers while earning their degrees. EMPSA students select a track area of Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, or Public Management, culminating in a final, required capstone project.

PSAA Bachelor's/Master/s 5-Year (3+2) Programs

The Department of Public Service and Administration joined with Texas A&M University's Departments of

Political Science Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and la ...

, Economics, Agricultural Economics,

Sociology Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. It uses various methods of empirical investigation an ...

, and

Wildlife Wildlife refers to undomesticated animal species, but has come to include all organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Wildlife was also synonymous to game: those birds and mammals that were hunted ...

and Fisheries Sciences to offer joint-degree programs that allow qualified majors to enter the MPSA program at the beginning of their fourth year of study at Texas A&M University. The five joint-degree programs offered by the Department of Public Service and Administration are the following: * Economics — MPSA * Political Science — MPSA * Sociology — MPSA * Agricultural Economics — MPSA * Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences — MPSA

Collaborative Degree Programs

The PSAA and EAHR Collaborative Degrees Program (CDP) is a collaboration of the Bush School and the College of Education and

Human Development Human development may refer to: * Development of the human body * Developmental psychology * Human development (economics) * Human Development Index, an index used to rank countries by level of human development * Human evolution Human evoluti ...

designed for those individuals who intend to build an academic career focused on conducting research in the multidisciplinary field of education policy. This academic program will prepare individuals for careers in

research universities A research university or a research-intensive university is a university that is committed to research as a central part of its mission. They are the most important sites at which knowledge production occurs, along with "intergenerational kn ...

and teaching colleges as well as for careers in consultancies or educational agencies of all types (private, non-profit, local, state, federal or international). Students who successfully complete all program requirements receive both a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) degree from the Bush School of Government and Public Service and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration (PhD) from the Department of

Educational Administration Academic administration is a branch of university or college employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution and separate from the faculty or academics, although some personnel may have joint responsibilities. Some t ...

and

Human Resource Development Training and development involve improving the effectiveness of organizations and the individuals and teams within them. Training may be viewed as related to immediate changes in organizational effectiveness via organized instruction, while deve ...

, in the College of Education and Human Development. The Bush School also offers a PSAA and HPM Collaborative Degree Program (CDP) designed to prepare individuals for careers in research universities and teaching colleges as well as for careers in consultancies or research agencies. Students who successfully complete all program requirements will receive both a Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA) degree from the Bush School of Government and Public Service and a Doctor of Philosophy in

Health Services Research Health services research (HSR) became a burgeoning field in North America in the 1960s, when scientific information and policy deliberation began to coalesce. Sometimes also referred to as health systems research or health policy and systems resear ...

(Ph.D.) from the Department of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health.

Graduate Certificates

The Bush School offers graduate certificate programs online, in-residence, or in a combined format. Certificate programs include the Certificate in Advanced International Affairs, Certificate in Homeland Security, Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certificate in Public Management, Certificate in National Security Affairs, and Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy. The Bush School partnered with the College of Geosciences to offer the joint Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence.

Bush School Online

The Bush School offers educational opportunities to students and working professionals in various fields of state, local, and federal government; international affairs;

law enforcement Law enforcement is the activity of some members of government who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules Rule or ruling may refer to: Education ...

;

military A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct ...

; homeland security; nonprofit; the private sector; and more. The Online Executive Master of Public Service and Administration and the online graduate Certificates in Advanced International Affairs, Homeland Security, Nonprofit Management, Public Management, and Geospatial Intelligence provide alternative options for professionals wishing to pursue graduate studies concurrent with their career obligations.

Research

Institutes

Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy

The Institute for Science, Technology and Public Policy (ISTPP) was created by the Board of Regents in the fall of 2000 to fill a gap between

science Science is a systematic endeavor that Scientific method, builds and organizes knowledge in the form of Testability, testable explanations and predictions about the universe. Science may be as old as the human species, and some of the earli ...

and

research and

public policy Public policy is an institutionalized proposal or a decided set of elements like laws, regulations, guidelines, and actions to solve or address relevant and real-world problems, guided by a conception and often implemented by programs. Public p ...

research. ISTPP takes the position that for known

social Social organisms, including human(s), live collectively in interacting populations. This interaction is considered social whether they are aware of it or not, and whether the exchange is voluntary or not. Etymology The word "social" derives from ...

and

environmental A biophysical environment is a biotic and abiotic surrounding of an organism or population, and consequently includes the factors that have an influence in their survival, development, and evolution. A biophysical environment can vary in scale f ...

problems, science and technology may help find solutions. ISTPP's policy research aims to identify the public and stakeholders' acceptability parameters for science and technology applications. ISTPP also provides interdisciplinary research experience for doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students to augment their training as future decision and policy-makers and university faculty. Graduate students may also work with scholars as coauthors on manuscripts for publication in

peer-reviewed journals An academic journal or scholarly journal is a periodical publication in which Scholarly method, scholarship relating to a particular list of academic disciplines, academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as permanent and transpar ...

. The current director of the ISTPP is Arnold Vedlitz.

Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs

The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs was established in 2007 and named in honor of

Brent Scowcroft Brent Scowcroft (; March 19, 1925August 6, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer who was a two-time United States National Security Advisor, first under U.S. President Gerald Ford and then under George H. W. Bush. He served as Military As ...

, retired US Air Force Lieutenant General and

National Security Advisor A national security advisor serves as the chief advisor to a national government on matters of security. The advisor is not usually a member of the government's cabinet but is usually a member of various military or security councils. National sec ...

for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush. The Institute focuses on assessing, addressing, and presenting policy-oriented research on international affairs. It supports the School through hosting educational conferences and providing opportunities for researchers to access the Bush Library. The current director of the Scowcroft Institute is

Andrew Natsios Andrew S. Natsios (born September 22, 1949) is an American public servant and Republican politician from Massachusetts, who served in a number of positions in the administrations of Governor Paul Cellucci and President of the United States Geo ...

, former

USAID The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that is primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. With a budget of over $27 bi ...

director.

Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy

The Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy was established in October 2009 in honor of

Robert Mosbacher Robert Adam Mosbacher Sr. (March 11, 1927 – January 24, 2010) was an American businessman, accomplished yacht racer, and a Republican politician. A longtime friend and political ally of George H. W. Bush, Mosbacher served in Bush's Cabinet a ...

, who served as the

US Secretary of Commerce The United States secretary of commerce (SecCom) is the head of the United States Department of Commerce. The secretary serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all matters relating to commerce. The secretary rep ...

during George H. W. Bush's presidency. The organization performs research to offer solutions to policy and economic challenges prevalent both domestically and throughout the world. The current director of the Mosbacher Institute is Dr. Raymond Robertson.

Centers

European Center

The European Union Center is to support scholarly investigations of public policy in a European context. Capitalizing on academic expertise within Texas A&M University, the Center also supports the development of interdisciplinary relationships with a focus on Europe by promoting a better understanding of the policies and issues that influence the transatlantic relationship.

Nonprofit

The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) focuses on outreach, education, and research on the effective management of nonprofit organizations. Its outreach activities include partnerships with

Bank of America The Bank of America Corporation (often abbreviated BofA or BoA) is an American multinational investment bank and financial services holding company headquartered at the Bank of America Corporate Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The bank ...

, United Way of the Brazos Valley, and the Cities of Bryan and College Station to operate programs on volunteerism and leadership in public service. The Center offers a variety of workshops, seminars, and conferences, as well as three certificate opportunities: the Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, and Certificate in

Social Justice Social justice is justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, Equal opportunity, opportunities, and Social privilege, privileges within a society. In Western Civilization, Western and Culture of Asia, Asian cultures, the concept of social ...

Leadership (launched in fall 2021). Dr. William A. Brown directs the Center.

Grand Strategy

The Albritton Center for Grand Strategy (CGS) defines it as its primary mission to assess the first principles behind American grand strategy. The Center adopts a critical approach to grand strategy, taking the view that the United States should seek alternatives to global primacy. The Center offers opportunities for Bush School students to study and publish on grand strategy and is affiliated with the John Quincy Adams Society. Dr. Jason Castillo and Dr. John Schuessler codirect the Albritton Center.

Programs

Intelligence Studies

When the Bush School of Government and Public Service was established in 1997, President George H.W. Bush strongly desired a concentration in

studies as part of the curriculum. Professor James Olson has used his lengthy career as a

CIA The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA ), known informally as the Agency and historically as the Company, is a civilian foreign intelligence service of the federal government of the United States, officially tasked with gathering, processing, ...

undercover operative to teach intelligence. Student interest has been strong, and over 300 graduates have successfully completed the program. Today, the program is considered a top school for U.S. intelligence agencies and maintains practitioner expertise from the CIA,

FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Justice, t ...

NSA The National Security Agency (NSA) is a national-level intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense, under the authority of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The NSA is responsible for global monitoring, collecti ...

, and U.S. military. All students in the Master of International Affairs degree program are required to complete at least two concentrations as part of their degree requirements. The Intelligence as an Instrument of Statecraft concentration consists of three courses chosen from an offering of intelligence-related courses.

Women, Peace and Security

The Program on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) was established in November 2015 within the Department of International Affairs at the Bush School, with Professor Valerie M. Hudson serving as its first director. Its purpose is to provide a WPS node in the heartland of the United States, and its mission is three-fold: teaching, research, and outreach. The Program's inaugural funding is provided by the Compton Foundation; and its research arm, The WomanStats Project, is currently funded by the

US Department of Defense The United States Department of Defense (DoD, USDOD or DOD) is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national sec ...

Middle East

The Bush School's Middle East Program prepares students in the Master of International Affairs and Master of International Policy degree programs for professional careers in government and the nongovernmental sector that require an in-depth knowledge of the Middle East. Four full-time faculty members in the Department of International Affairs offer a range of courses on the region, exploring the domestic politics of regional states, religion and politics, regional political economy, post-conflict reconstruction and development, the international politics of the region, and American policy toward it. All students in the Master of International Affairs degree program are required to complete at least two concentrations as part of their degree requirements. The Middle East concentration consists of three courses on the region.

Cyber Policy, Strategy, and Security

The Bush School's Cyber Policy, Strategy, and Security Program was established in 2018 in response to student demand and growth in the professional opportunities available to Bush School graduates in cyber policy and cybersecurity. It is headed by Gen. J. Kevin McLaughlin,

USAF The United States Air Force (USAF) is the Aerial warfare, air military branch, service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part ...

(Ret.), whose last post before retiring from the Air Force was deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command. The Program prepares students in the Master of International Affairs and Master of International Policy degree programs for professional careers in government and the nongovernmental sector in the cyber arena. All students in the Master of International Affairs degree program are required to complete at least two concentrations as part of their degree requirements. The Cyber Policy concentration consists of three courses chosen from a list of approved courses.

Economic Statecraft

The Bush School's Economic Statecraft Program (ESP) is a national center of excellence for the study of economics and security that serves as a magnetic pole for bringing together and stimulating a growing body of scholarship on the topic of economic statecraft. The Economic Statecraft Program is a novel effort that seeks to analyze economic statecraft, bring together academics across the world, and serve as a linkage between policymakers and academia. It is led by Dr. William J. Norris, an Associate Professor at the Bush School, who also directs the China Studies concentration.

Robert H. '50 and Judy Ley Allen Building

The Academic Building-West was dedicated alongside the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Presidential Conference Center, Department of Political Science, Department of Economics, and International Center in 1997, representing a total investment of $82,682,000. In 2002, the building was christened the Robert H. ’50 and Judy Ley Allen Building. During the spring 2020 semester, the Allen Building underwent an extensive remodeling project on the first and second floors of the building.

Washington, DC, Teaching Site

On May 4, 2020, the Bush School announced plans to open a new teaching site based in

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. Bush School Dean Mark Welsh announced the appointment of Jay B. Silveria as the Executive Director of the Bush School Washington, DC, Teaching Site on Sept. 24, 2020. In January 2021, the Bush School DC hosted its first classes in the Master of International Policy (MIP) program. The MIP is aimed toward individuals who have already begun their careers in the fields of international affairs and national security. Students admitted to the program have at least four years of professional experience in those fields, broadly understood. The degree is offered in residence at the Bush School DC with an option of taking up to 6 credit hours online. In addition, the Bush School DC offers a Master of National Security and Intelligence (NSI). Designed for early-career professionals with a desire to prepare themselves for a career in the Intelligence Community, the degree is offered in residence with the option of taking up to 6 credit hours online. The Bush School DC also offers a Certificate in Advanced International Affairs (CAIA). Bush School DC also offers a graduate certificate in Advanced International Affairs (CAIA). The CAIA is an outstanding addition to the resume of anyone interested in a career in international relations, intelligence, defense policy, military affairs, counterterrorism, diplomacy, international organizations, law enforcement, international business, or international economic development. The Bush School DC's 47,000-square foot facility is located in downtown DC, three blocks from the White House. DC Site Wikipedia

Professional Organizations

American Society for Public Administration American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) is a membership association of almost 10,000 professionals in the United States sponsoring conferences and providing professional services primarily to those who study the implementation of gover ...

(APSA) *

National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, c ...

(NASPAA) *

Pi Alpha Alpha Pi Alpha Alpha ( or PAA) is the national honor society for students of public administration. It is administered by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration in the United States. The organization was formed to pro ...

* Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) — Collegiate Chapter

Student organizations

MSC Student Conference on National Affairs The MSC Student Conference on National Affairs (MSC SCONA) is an annual conference at Texas A&M University where civilian students and military cadets from across Texas and the United States gather to exchange ideas and discuss the role of the U ...

* Student Government Association * Public Service Organization * Bushwhacker Athletics * Foreign Language & Culture Society * Alexander Hamilton Society * John Quincy Adams Society * Ambassadors Council * CGS Student Affiliates Program

Professional Development

Medal of Excellence

Earning the Medal of Excellence requires students to complete the Leadership Certificate and prepare a reflective learning ePortfolio, which documents what the student has learned throughout his or her degree program. Students have two years to complete the requirements for the Medal, and they submit their work for final review at the end of their second year. Students earning the Medal of Excellence receive two awards at a ceremony held in the spring of the year they graduate: * a medal that includes their name, program, and graduate year on the back and * a certificate presented by the dean.

Public Service Leadership Program

In 2007, the dean instituted a formal Certificate in Leadership. Earning a Dean's Certificate requires formal education and training (coursework and program workshops), self-study and assessments (personalized feedback and individualized leadership development planning), and experiential learning activities (involvement in extracurricular organizations, events, and service projects).

Deans

Robert M. Gates Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is an American intelligence analyst and university president who served as the 22nd United States secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. He was originally appointed by president George W. Bush an ...

, 1999–2001 (interim) * Richard Chilcoat, 2001–2008 * A. Benton Cocanougher, 2009 (interim dean) * Ryan Crocker, 2010–2016 (In 2011, Crocker went on extended leave due to his appointment as

United States Ambassador to Afghanistan The United States ambassador to Afghanistan is the official diplomatic representative of the United States to Afghanistan. In the wake of the 2021 fall of Kabul to the Taliban, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul transferred operations to Doha, Qatar. S ...

; he returned in 2013.) *

, 2011–2013 (acting dean) *

Mark Welsh Mark Anthony Welsh III (born January 26, 1953) is Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University and a retired United States Air Force four-star general. Prior to his current role, he served as Chief of Staff of ...

, 2016–present

Accreditation

* The Master of Public Service and Administration program is accredited by the

. * The Master of International Affairs program is one of thirty-nine full members of the

Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is a non-profit educational organization of graduate schools of international affairs, with 40 members and 26 affiliates around the world. Starting as a network of Americ ...

Rankings

* Top 25 (23rd/Top 9% overall) in Public Affairs Programs
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
* 1st in the nation for best value for residential MPA
Value Colleges, 2021
* 1st in the nation for best value for executive online MPA
Value Colleges, 2021
* 5th among public universities and 26th in the nation for its International Affairs program
Foreign Policy, 2018
* 5th among public universities and 6th in the nation for its Homeland Security program
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
* 7th in the world for Public Administration Research, Shanghai Ranking, 2021 *13th among public universities for its Public Management program
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
*13th among public universities for its Public Affairs program
U.S News & World Report, 2023
* 15th among public universities and 18th in the nation for its Nonprofit Management program
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
*14th in the world for its PhD in Political Science program, ShanghaiRanking,2022. *21st among public universities for its Local Government Management program
U.S. News & World Report, 2023
ref> *21st among public universities for its American Politics and *28th in the nation overall for its PhD in Political Science program
U.S. News & World Report, 2023

References

External links

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