Admission Requirements

In order to qualify for Post-Master's Certificate program, students must be admitted to the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD). Applicants must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  (Minimum 2.75 GPA)
• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
  (Minimum 3.0 GPA)
• Test score, MAT or GRE, is NOT required for the certificate program
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a professional supervisor
• Interview with the program advisor
• Three years prior teaching and/or administrative experience by program completion

Application Procedure

Applicants to the GSEHD must submit the following:

• Completed graduate application form with non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose (250-500 words)
• Current resume
• Copies of any teaching certificates held

Complete the application form, resume, statement of purpose, and pay the application fee online. Submit the supporting documents to: The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education & Human Development, Admissions Office, 2136 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, 202-994-9283, gsehdadm@gwu.edu.

Apply now via the Web: An Electronic Graduate Admissions Application is now available through GW's website at www.gwu.edu/gradinfo. This online process allows you to submit your graduate application and electronically send off requests for letters of recommendation.

Students choosing to continue in the EdS program after completing the certificate program would be required to apply for the EdS program and meet entrance requirements, which include an acceptable score on the MAT or GRE. Coursework taken as part of the certificate program will transfer into the EdS program, but no other coursework will be transferable into the EdS program.

Registration Information

All GW Near You registrations are conducted via GWeb. This system will enroll you in classes and automatically generate your schedule and bill.

For more information on registering for classes, visit the Registration Information page.

To go directly to the GWeb Information System, visit my.gwu.edu.