| Admission deadlines: | Fall - Rolling admissions (January 15 to be considered for merit-based tuition support) |
| Summer - Rolling admissions | |
| Standardized test scores: | GRE general test (institutional code 5246) is optional for 2022 admission. |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations from an academic instructor/advisor or someone who can speak of your academic abilities. |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grade-point average (GPA), United States degree equivalency, and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please follow this link: https://www.naces.org/members | |
| Statement of purpose: | In an essay of 250 to 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study at The George Washington University, describing your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Also discuss your related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned in the application. |
| Additional requirements: | A resumé is required. |
| International applicants only: | Please follow this link - https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements - to review the International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Graduate School of Education and Human Development
The George Washington University
2136 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
gsehdadm@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-9283 (phone) ~ 202.994.7207 (fax)
9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 36 credits, including 24 credits in required courses and 12 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| EDUC 6114 | Introduction to Quantitative Research | |
| or EDUC 6116 | Introduction to Educational Statistics | |
| EDUC 6314 | History of American Education Reform | |
| EDUC 6368 | Leadership and Education | |
| EDUC 6371 | Education Policy | |
| EDUC 6381 | Program Evaluation: Theory and Practice | |
| EDUC 6388 | Analysis of Education Policy Issues | |
| EDUC 8122 | Qualitative Research Methods | |
| One of the following | ||
| EDUC 6601 | International and Comparative Education | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education | |
| EDUC 6610 | Programs and Policies in International Education | |
| EDUC 6650 | Education and National Development | |
| Electives | ||
| 12 credits in elective courses selected in consultation with the program advisor. | ||