| Admissions Deadlines: | Fall - July 15 |
| Spring - November 15 | |
| Standardized Test Scores: | Not required |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations |
| Prior Academic Records: | Transcripts 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. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes. |
| If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts; translations alone will not be accepted. | |
| Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. 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, grades, U.S. degree equivalency, grade-point averages (GPA), and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please follow this link: https://www.naces.org/members | |
| Statement of Purpose: | In an essay of 250 to 500 words, describe your reasons for undertaking study in the Health Sciences at The George Washington University. You should state your academic objectives, career plans, and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, as well as any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. |
| Degree and GPA Requirements | Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution |
| 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale | |
| International Applicants: | 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 and English language requirements. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the Health Sciences programs require the following minimum English language test scores for admission: | |
| - Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or | |
| - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
| - Academic PTE: 68 |
Supporting Documents not Submitted Online should be Mailed to:
Office of Admissions
Health Sciences Programs
The George Washington University
2600 Virginia Avenue
Suite 104
Washington, DC 20037
Alternatively, official electronic transcripts can be sent to hsphora@gwu.edu
Contact for Questions:
hsphora@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-0384 (phone) ~ 202-994-0870 (fax)
9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 36 credits, including 27 credits in required courses, a 6-credit practicum, and one 3-credit elective course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CHA 6210 | Correctional Health Administration for Behavioral Health Populations | |
| CML 6020 | Fundamentals of Correctional Health Care | |
| CML 6021 | Correctional Health Care Administration for Special Populations | |
| CML 6023 | Correctional Health Care Fiscal Management | |
| CML 6025 | Correctional Health Care Oversight | |
| CML 6050 | Correctional Health Care Delivery | |
| CML 6202 | Human Resource Development | |
| HSCI 6223 | Topics in Health Care Leadership | |
| INFR 6101 | Principles of Medical Informatics | |
| Master's Practicum | ||
| CHA 6275 | Correctional Health Care Administration Practicum | |
| Elective | ||
| One 3-credit elective course selected in consultation with program advisor. | ||