Admissions Deadlines: Fall - July 15
Spring - November 15
Standardized Test Scores: Not required
Recommendations required: Two (2) recommendations
Prior Academic Records: Transcripts 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. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes.
If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts; translations alone will not be accepted.
Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. 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, grades, U.S. degree equivalency, grade-point averages (GPA), 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, describe your reasons for undertaking study in the Health Sciences at The George Washington University. You should state your academic objectives, career plans, and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, as well as any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form.
Degree and GPA Requirements Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
International Applicants: 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 and English language requirements.
PLEASE NOTE that the Health Sciences programs require the following minimum English language test scores for admission:
- Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or
- TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based; or
- Academic PTE: 68

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

George Washington University 
ATTN: Transcript Processing Center 
8300 Norman Center Dr 
Suite 400 
Bloomington, MN 55437 

Alternatively, official electronic transcripts can be sent to transcripts@hsprograms.gwu.edu.

Contact for questions:

hsphora@gwu.edu
202-994-0384 (phone)
202-994-0870 (fax)
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 36 credits, including 27 credits in required courses, a 6-credit practicum, and one 3-credit elective course.

Required
CHA 6210Correctional Health Administration for Behavioral Health Populations
CML 6020Fundamentals of Correctional Healthcare
CML 6021Correctional Health Care Administration for Special Populations
CML 6023Correctional Health Care Fiscal Management
CML 6025Correctional Healthcare Oversight
CML 6050Correctional Health Care Delivery
CML 6202Human Resource Development
HSCI 6223Topics in Health Care Leadership
INFR 6101Principles of Medical Informatics
Master's Practicum
CHA 6275Correctional Healthcare Administration Practicum
Elective
One 3-credit elective course selected in consultation with program advisor.