Admissions Requirements

In order to qualify for the M.A. 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
• Two letters of recommendation, one from a professional supervisor
• Minimum 2.75 undergraduate grade point average (GPA)
• Acceptable scores on either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
  The standardized test is waived for applicants pursuing a second master's degree
• Interview with the program advisor

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is granted for approved courses taken at other accredited institutions, but 24 credit hours must be completed in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

Application Procedure

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 (250-500 words)
• Current resume
• Copies of any teaching certificates you hold

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

With advisor approval, up to 9 credit hours of coursework may be accepted as transfer credit, including courses taken at GW as a non-degree student. Such coursework must normally have been completed within the past five years and must not have been applied toward another degree. A minimum grade of B must have been earned in each course.

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.