The Bush School DC
Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government & Public Service embodies the philosophy of President George H.W. Bush, who believed that public service is a noble calling. The Bush School DC offers graduate students from diverse backgrounds a path to a successful career in national security, diplomacy, and intelligence.
A Bush School Teaching Site in the Heart of Public Service
Built for Working Professionals
A Bush School education for working professionals in the National Capital Region. Evening classes to accommodate full-time and part-time work schedules. Cohorts are made up of peers in similar career stages.
Proximity That Matters
The DC Teaching Site puts students within walking distance and short transit of the agencies, organizations, and decision-makers they study and aspire to serve. Faculty include practitioners with active connections to the federal and policy communities. Capstone clients are often based in DC. Networking, internships, and post-graduation employment happen in the same ecosystem.
Programs Offered in DC
Bush School DC offers graduate programs across international affairs and national security.
A graduate program designed specifically for the national security and intelligence community in the Washington, D.C. area.
A one-to-two-year program tailored for professionals with at least 4 years of professional experience in international affairs (broadly understood).
The Bush School DC has exceeded my expectations, enhancing my critical thinking in geopolitics and national security. The faculty also provided mentorship and guidance for a career in national security and intelligence.
Certificates and Continuing Education at DC
Focused credentials in advanced international affairs, homeland security, national security affairs, cybersecurity policy, and more – available and accessible to DC-based students who aren’t pursing a full master’s degree.
View All CertificatesBush School DC at a Glance
Key facts about studying at Bush School DC.
What You’ll Study
- Programs Offered
- MIP, NSI & Graduate Certificate in CAIA
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Class Format:
- All classes in evenings, part-time friendly for working professionals or interns.
- Capstone
- Faculty led capstones emulating professional environments and projects.
How It Fits Your Life
- Typical Student
- Early or mid-career professional, career changers.
- Tuition
- Flat tuition rate of $1,400 per credit hour for all DC programs.
- Financial Assistance
- Merit-based scholarships, GI Bill, employer benefits.
Tour The Bush School DC
Schedule a visit to see the DC location and meet with the Admissions Teams. Information sessions are held regularly throughout the year in-person and online.
Plan a VisitBush School DC Leadership
The Bush School DC campus is led by Colonel J.P. McDonough, Associate Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M DC, and Executive Director – Bush School DC. A career artillery officer, Colonel McDonough brings extensive leadership and global operational experience to the role.
Col J.P. McDonough
Executive Director The Bush School DC
Maria Escobar-Lemmon
Academic Lead The Bush School DC
Linda Weissgold
NSI Director The Bush School DCWhat’s Next
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Apply to Bush DC
Application deadlines, requirements, and the path to enrollment at the DC location.
How to ApplyFunding for DC Students
Tuition, federal employee tuition assistance, GI Bill, and other resources for DC students.
Cost & FundingDC Career Services
Career support for DC students, focused on federal and DC-area opportunities.
Career Services