The Politics, Policy, and Law (PPL) Scholars Program is a rigorous, multidisciplinary three-year program that brings together the complementary disciplines of the School of Public Affairs. The PPL program will introduce you to the principles, practices, and institutions of politics and law from quantitative and qualitative, philosophical, and social science perspectives.
This innovative, flexible three-year bachelor's cohort program will allow you to emphasize one or all of the constituent disciplines in your chosen course of study. You can major in Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics and Government (CLEG) in the department of Government or Law and Society in the department of Justice, Law and Society. The PPL program will prepare you for a challenging and successful career in government, law, public administration and policy, criminal justice, media, non-profits, or the like.
The benefits of the Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars Program include:
- Studying in a cohort of motivated, passionate students
- Completing original research and writing with top faculty
- Participating in year-round enrichment programs to enhance the PPL experience
- Pursuing special summer experiential learning opportunities
- Working with the program director and faculty mentors on academic and career goals
To Apply
To be considered for the Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars Program, please complete the application by the appropriate admission deadline (November 15 for Early Decision or January 15 for Early Decision 2 or Regular Decision) by clicking on the image below.
Please note that this is a separate application from your admissions application. It is possible that you may be accepted for admission to American University but not to the Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars Program. Your admissibility into the PPL program will have no adverse effect on your admission to the university.
