Overview

The Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice at Georgetown University is to train leaders in the addiction policy field by providing students with a comprehensive understanding of addiction, including public health and criminal justice policy, basic science, and evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery.

Key Facts

The Addiction Policy and Practice program curriculum is a unique course of study that brings together the fields of public policy, neuroscience, psychiatry, epidemiology, and social sciences.

Graduates of the program emerge with a versatile skill set, poised to contribute meaningfully to evidence-based interventions, prevention strategies, and policy development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Care Financing

Data Analysis and Statistics in Drug Policy

US Addiction Policy

Neurobiology

Addiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Public Policy View 402 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

Resume or CV
Statement of purpose
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from previously attended institutions
Writing and Work Samples
English proficiency scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52410 USD / year

≈ 52410 USD / year
Out-of-State

52410 USD / year

≈ 52410 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52410 USD / year

≈ 52410 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Financing

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