Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the Field of Educational Leadership and Administration

George Washington University's educational leadership and administration program has garnered national recognition and is designated as a program of distinction by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA). The program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). In addition, it is aligned with and embeds the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards in all of its licensure courses and internship experiences.

The educational leadership and administration master's program is designed to develop equity-centered intellectual leaders who understand curriculum and instruction, motivate and support classroom professionals and provide practical ideas necessary to lead diverse and vibrant educational communities.  The program serves working PreK-12 professional educators in diverse school communities who are interested in PreK-12 school-based or central office leadership positions; PreK-12 school-based or central office supervisory positions; increased responsibility in PreK-12 teaching; and/or advanced levels of PreK-12 professional responsibility in public and private schools, or similar organizations.

The degree satisfies the credit, coursework, and field experiences required for licensure eligibility as an administrator or principal in the District of Columbia, and the partner states of the interstate compact agreement. *Licensure is not automatically granted upon graduation. Candidates must submit a formal application to each state in which they seek a license. It is recommended that GSEHD graduates apply for D.C. licensure first to ease the process of reciprocity. Following receipt of D.C. licensure, candidates are eligible for reciprocal certification in more than 40 participating states. For further information about licensure see the Teacher & Administrator Certification website.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Adminssion Requirements

Article	Requirement
Admission deadlines:	Fall – Rolling admissions
	Spring – Rolling admissions
	Summer – Rolling admissions
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.
Statement of purpose:	In your statement of purpose, please address the following in an essay of no more than 750 words (please avoid using bullets and numbers in responding, but demonstrate your writing skills in a coherent essay):
	(a) Rationale for seeking a degree in the field of educational administration and administration at GW;
	(b) Current knowledge, skills, and leadership experiences that contribute to the candidate’s readiness to assume an administrative role as an equity-centered leader;
	(c) Vision for serving as a leader who advocates and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and transformative practices in their school and communities.
Additional requirements:	A resumé and an interview with a program advisor are required. A minimum of one year of teaching experience 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 in required courses.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
EDUC 6114	Introduction to Quantitative Research
EDUC 6232	Supervision of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
EDUC 6234	Foundations of K-12 Educational Leadership
EDUC 6236	School Law and Policy
EDUC 6238	Leadership for Equity and Social Justice
EDUC 6240	Instructional Leadership for School Improvement
EDUC 6242	Administrative Issues in Education
EDUC 6244	School, Family, and Community Engagement
EDUC 6246	School Finance and Resource Management for School Leaders
EDUC 6287	Internship: Administration (taken for 3 credits)