| Admission deadlines: | Fall Priority Deadline - March 1; Fall Final Deadline: June 1 |
| Recommendations required: | Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional) required. Only one letter of recommendation is required if student has a 3.0 GPA or above. |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all institutions 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. Please see the list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services: http://www.naces.org/members. | |
| Statement of purpose: | Please submit an essay (up to 800 words) on your purpose for applying to study at GW. Please describe your relevant qualifications and academic objectives and address the specific program you are applying to as well as any concentration, if applicable. This is an opportunity to expand upon or address anything not covered in the rest of your application. |
| 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:
College of Professional Studies – Office of Admission
George Washington University
805 21st Street, NW
Suite 301
Washington DC 20052
Contact for questions:
CPS Office of Admission
applycps@gwu.edu ~ 571-553-0025 (phone) ~ 202-242-1047 (fax)
8:30 am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 120 credits, including 22 credits in general education courses and 38 credits in elective courses, which may be completed at any regionally accredited institution; and 60 credits in core courses, which must be taken at GW.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General education * | ||
| A minimum of 22 credits in general education coursework, including the following: | ||
| 6 credits in English composition | ||
| 3 credits in quantitative reasoning (must be in mathematics or statistics) | ||
| 3 to 4 credits in natural and/or physical science with a lab | ||
| 3 credits in critical thinking in the humanities | ||
| 6 credits in critical thinking in the social sciences | ||
| Electives * | ||
| 38 credits in elective courses. | ||
| 60 credits in core courses for the major, which must be completed at GW. | ||
| Foundational courses (36 credits) | ||
| PSIS 2101 | Writing and Communication in the IT Field I | |
| PSIS 2102 | Writing and Communication in the IT Field II | |
| PSIS 2103 | Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis I | |
| PSIS 2104 | Statistical Sciences and Data Analysis II | |
| PSIS 2105 | Programming and Computing Foundations I | |
| PSIS 2106 | Programming and Computing Foundations II | |
| PSIS 3122 | Ethics in Science and Technology | |
| PSIS 4142 | Relational Databases and Their Design | |
| PSIS 4191 | Capstone Project and Senior Thesis I | |
| PSIS 4192 | Capstone Project and Senior Thesis II | |
| 6 core courses (24 credits) selected from the following: ** | ||
| PSIS 4141 | Computer and Telecommunication Networks | |
| PSIS 4144 | Information and Network Security | |
| PSIS 4145 | Software Systems Development Processes | |
| PSIS 4160 | Introduction to Data Science | |
| PSIS 4161 | Data Visualization | |
| PSIS 4163 | Big Data Fundamentals | |
| PSIS 4195 | Undergraduate Research | |
| PSIS 4199 | Special Topics | |
*General education and elective courses may be completed at any regionally accredited institution. A minimum grade of C is required for transfer credit to be approved; grades of C- and below are not acceptable. General education and elective coursework must be completed before beginning the bachelor's degree program.
**Not all core courses are offered each year. See department for course availability.
Combined programs
- Dual Bachelor of Professional Studies with a major in information technology and Master of Science in the field of information systems technology
- Dual Bachelor of Professional Studies with a major in information technology and Master of Professional Studies in the field of cybersecurity strategy and information management