LBJ School-Specific Info
Always reference the school as “the LBJ School of Public Affairs” on first mention.
“LBJ School” is acceptable on second.
“The school” can be used further into body copy.
Never capitalize “the” in “the LBJ School of Public Affairs” mid-sentence.
Never use punctuation in school degree abbreviations: MPAff, MGPS, EMPL
The LBJ School’s master’s programs are:
“Master of Public Affairs”
“Master of Global Policy Studies”
“Executive Master in Public Leadership” (NOTE the “in”)
The programs’ full names should be used on first reference, with abbreviations appropriate on second mention.
Dual degree programs should be referred to as such, with no hyphen; use “dual degree programs” mid-sentence.
“The dual degree program with MPAff and Law is a four-year program.”
“The student is pursuing dual degrees in public affairs and law.”
When referring to degree specializations, the word “specialization” should not be capitalized unless it is part of the name of a formal specialization.
CORRECT: “LBJ School students may declare a formal specialization.”
CORRECT: “The International Affairs Specialization prepares students for foreign policy careers.”
CORRECT: “The specialization in international affairs provides coursework in cross-cultural aspects of policy problems.”
“Portfolio programs” should not be capitalized mid-sentence. “Portfolio” should be capitalized when part of the formal name of the portfolio program, but “program” should not.
CORRECT: “The LBJ School offers a number of portfolio programs for degree customization.”
Refer to the Graduate School’s website to find each portfolio program’s proper name.
DC Concentration
The Washington Program should be referred to as “DC Concentration: MPAff/MGPS”
On second reference, “DC Concentration” is appropriate
The unique work experience that DC Concentration students engage is referred to as a “policy apprenticeship.”
DC Concentration students are referred to as LBJ DC Fellows
The general LBJ presence in Washington, DC, should be referred to as “the LBJ Washington Center”
EXAMPLE: “The Washington Program: DC Concentration is offered through the LBJ Washington Center in Washington, DC”