Graduate students become part of a diverse community of scholars and teachers dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in public schools. The Graduate School of Education and Human Development’s secondary education program opens the door to a broad range of teaching possibilities. A variety of concentrations are available: Languages: Arabic; Chinese; French; German; Latin; Spanish; Russian Humanities: English; English as a Second Language; Social Studies Math and Sciences: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; General Science; Mathematics; Physics The program is approved by the State Education Agency-Board of Education of the District of Columbia and is part of the GSEHD unit accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program offers many regional partnerships and opportunities for tuition assistance, flexible scheduling and self-paced learning.
Visit the program website for additional information.
Adminssion Requirements
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| Admission deadlines: |
Summer (Full Time, 1 year cohort model) - Rolling admission (January 15 to be considered for merit-based tuition support) |
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Fall (Part Time, 2 year cohort model)- Rolling admission (January 15 to be considered for merit-based tuition support) |
| Standardized tests: |
Not required. |
| 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. |
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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 resume is required and applicants must submit a Content Area Preparation Form (https://gsehd.gwu.edu/programs/masters-secondary-education) |
| International applicants only: |
Please review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
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 (36 credits for the ESL concentration), including the required core courses and all courses and elective credits indicated in one concentration.
In addition, all students must complete a teaching portfolio and the relevant teacher licensure assessments, the latter of which are required by the District of Columbia Educator Licensure Services Office.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CPED 6339 | Teachers as Researchers | |
| CPED 6340 | Teacher Leadership in Education | |
| CPED 6507 | Instructional Models and Classroom Management | |
| CPED 6606 | Theories of Learning and Development | |
| CPED 6608 | Development and Diversity | |
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| CPED 6532 | Professional Internship in Middle School Education | |
| CPED 6534 | Professional Internship in Secondary Education (taken twice) | |
Concentrations
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CPED 6546 | Teaching English in Secondary Schools | |
| CPED 6691 | Interdisciplinary Adolescent Literacies | |
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| CPED 6176 | Academic and Psychosocial Assessment of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student | |
| CPED 6551 | Second Language Instructional Methods | |
| CPED 6556 | Linguistic Applications in English as a Second Language | |
| CPED 6557 | Second Language Acquisition | |
| CPED 6627 | Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing | |
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
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| CPED 6551 | Second Language Instructional Methods | |
| CPED 6557 | Second Language Acquisition | |
| CPED 6627 | Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing | |
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| CPED 6547 | Teaching Science in Secondary Schools | |
| CPED 6691 | Interdisciplinary Adolescent Literacies | |
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Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
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| CPED 6550 | Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools | |
| CPED 6691 | Interdisciplinary Adolescent Literacies | |
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| CPED 6548 | Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools | |
| CPED 6691 | Interdisciplinary Adolescent Literacies | |
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