Educational Administration and Policy Studies Doctoral Program at GWU

Admissions Requirements

In order to qualify for the Ed.D. degree program, students must be admitted to the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD). Applicants are required to have:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education (minimum 3.3 GPA)
Two letters of recommendation, one from a professional supervisor
Acceptable scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Interview with the program advisor

Application Procedure

Whereas the university deadline is April 1st for the following fall semester, applicants to the Educational Administration and Policy Studies Doctoral Program at GWU's Alexandria Graduate Education Center are encouraged to apply by January 15th for priority consideration. Applicants who apply after that deadline should contact the program to inquire about space availability.

Applicants to the GSEHD are required to submit:

Completed graduate application form with non-refundable application fee
Official transcripts from each college or university attended
Official GRE or MAT scores
Two letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose (750-1,200 words)
Current resume
Copies of any teaching certificates held

To apply for the Main Campus or Alexandria programs, submit the items listed 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.

Transfer of Credit

No transfer credit is accepted into the Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Policy Studies 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.