| Admission deadlines: | Fall - Rolling admissions (January 15 to be considered for merit-based, on-campus tuition support) |
| Spring - Rolling admissions | |
| Summer – Rolling admissions | |
| 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. |
| 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, please click here (https://www.naces.org/members.php). | |
| 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, 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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| HOL 6700 | Human Behavior and Learning in Organizations | |
| HOL 6701 | Adult Learning | |
| HOL 6702 | Organizational Change | |
| HOL 6704 | Leadership in Organizations | |
| HOL 6709 | Leadership Development | |
| HOL 6721 | Assessing the Impact of Organizational Change Using Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | |
| HOL 6746 | Work Groups and Teams in Organizations | |
| Electives | ||
| 9 credits in elective courses, selected in consultation with advisor | ||