| Admission deadlines: | Fall – Rolling admissions |
| Spring – Rolling admissions | |
| Summer – Rolling admissions | |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations |
| 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. View a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services (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 review International Applicant Information (https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements) carefully for details on required documents, 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 ~ 202.994.7207 (fax)
9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 6 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CPED 6305 | Foundations of Curriculum Theory | |
| EDUC 6615 | Internationalizing U.S. Schools | |
| Elective | ||
| 6 credits from the following: | ||
| CPED 6225 | Introduction to International Curricula | |
| CPED 6557 | Second Language Acquisition | |
| CPED 6608 | Development and Diversity | |
| CPED 6627 | Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education (Comparative Solutions to Common Educational Problems) | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education (Education and Modernization in Asia) | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education (Education and Transition in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union) | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education (Education and Equality in Latin America and the Caribbean) | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education (Education and Tradition in Islamic Societies) | |
| EDUC 6602 | Regional Studies in International Education (Education and Diversity in Europe and the EU) | |
| EDUC 6640 | Selected Topics in International Education (Citizen, Culture, Language and Nation-building in the Global Era) | |