| Admission deadlines: | Fall – Rolling admissions (January 15 to be considered for merit-based 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 (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 resume 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
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 33 credits in required courses, successful completion of the master of arts in education and human development comprehensive examination, and completion of the relevant teacher licensure assessments (see below).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CPED 6551 | Second Language Instructional Methods | |
| CPED 6556 | Linguistic Applications in English as a Second Language | |
| CPED 6627 | Teaching Second Language Reading and Writing | |
| EDUC 6114 | Introduction to Quantitative Research | |
| SPED 6266 | The Development of Language and Literacy | |
| SPED 6268 | Development of Children and Youth with Disabilities | |
| SPED 6275 | The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student with Disabilities: Policy, Research, and Trends | |
| SPED 6276 | Academic and Psychosocial Assessment of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student (taken twice) | |
| SPED 6277 | Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Disabilities | |
| SPED 6997 | Internship in Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Disabilities (taken for 3 credits) | |
| Master of Arts in Education and Human Development comprehensive exam required | ||
| Completion of the relevant teacher licensure assessments (i.e., PRAXIS) required by the District of Columbia Educator Licensure Services Office | ||