| Admission deadlines: | Summer – Rolling admissions (January 15 to be considered for merit-based tuition support) |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations (preferably one from a faculty member and the other from a professional supervisor) |
| 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. Please see the list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services. | |
| 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: 30 credits, including 9 credits in required core courses, 9 credits in specialization courses, and 12 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses | ||
| EDUC 6810 | Paideia and Jewish Education | |
| EDUC 6803 | Introduction to Experiential Jewish Education | |
| EDUC 6804 | Applied Research in Experiential Jewish Education | |
| Specialization | ||
| Students complete one of the 9-credit streams outlined below or another combination of courses totaling 9 credits selected in consultation with the program advisor. | ||
| Jewish cultural arts stream | ||
| JSTD 6201 | Jewish Life in Contemporary America | |
| JSTD 6202 | Multiple Lives: The Fate of Jewish Cultural Expression | |
| JSTD 6211 | Displaying Jewish Culture: Landmark Exhibitions on Judaism and the Jewish Experience | |
| Israel education stream | ||
| EDUC 6811 | Foundations of Contemporary Israel | |
| EDUC 6812 | American Jews and Modern Israel | |
| EDUC 6813 | The Israel Educational Experience | |
| Social justice and community engagement stream | ||
| JSTD 6201 | Jewish Life in Contemporary America | |
| EDUC 6806 | Jews, Social Justice, and Activism | |
| MGT 6285 | Social Entrepreneurship (or approved elective) | |
| Electives | ||
| 12 credits selected from the following: | ||
| EDUC 6805 | Capstone in Experiential Education and Jewish Cultural Arts | |
| EDUC 6807 | Fieldwork in Experiential Jewish Education | |
| and/or 6 to 12 credits of approved professional or academic specialization courses selected in consultation with the program advisor. | ||