Founded in 1821,
The George Washington University
(GW) has consistently been
ranked among the top national
universities by U.S. News and
World Report. Located four
blocks from the White House, GW
is offering online programs
through its graduate schools of
business, education, political
management, and professional
studies.
Points of Pride
Graduate School of Education and
Human Development (GSEHD) has
ranked among the top 35 graduate
schools of education nationwide
since 1997.
GSEHD has been continuously
accredited by the National
Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (NCATE) since
1954.
The Graduate School of Business
is accredited by the AACSB
International.
GW offers the nation's first and
preeminent professional school
of politics, - noted as "The
West Point of the Political
Wars," by The New York Times.
Ranked by The Princeton Review
in top 10 for numerous
categories including: The Most
Politically Active, Best College
in the Northeast and College
with a Conscience.
GW schools have the highest
international accreditations
available to schools in
business, education, medicine,
law and social sciences.
Accreditation
The George Washington University
is regionally accredited by the
Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools (3624
Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
19104
Master's Degree in Paralegal
Studies
The George Washington University
is proud to offer its
prestigious Master's Degree in
Paralegal Studies in two
formats: a traditional
classroom-based format at our
exciting Washington DC campus,
just four blocks away from the
White House, and a convenient,
rigorous, fully online format.
Both programs, identical in
every respect except the mode of
delivery, will provide you the
opportunity to earn the most
prestigious paralegal credential
available from a top-tier
university and obtain the
skills, knowledge, and abilities
you need to enter this
challenging and important
profession with complete
confidence.
A highly rigorous program open
to the finest students
The GW master's degree in
paralegal studies is not for
everyone. We require a
bachelor's degree with a minimum
GPA of 3.0, two excellent
letters of recommendation and
demonstrated writing ability.
If you meet these standards and
are admitted, you will be
eligible to obtain the most
prestigious credential available
for paralegals and will have the
opportunity to work in the
finest law firms, corporations,
agencies and institutions.
Master of Professional
Studies in Strategic Public
Relations
The George Washington University
Graduate School of Political
Management offers an online
Master's Degree in Strategic
Public Relations. This master's
degree delves into the
underpinnings of the field
integrated with the practical
application of communications,
ethics, research, public policy,
politics, and the emerging
demands of new media. This
program will have particular
relevance to public relations
professionals who work in public
policy and politics, PR firms,
and corporate or non-profit PR
departments. Finally, an online
master's degree designed for
fresh thinkers and influential
communicators.
Master of Professional
Studies in Political Management
The George Washington University
Graduate School of Political
Management offers an online
Master's Degree in Political
Management. This professional
master's degree will provide you
with a new perspective on how to
positively influence the
political process at the
national, state, or local
levels. By going beyond theory
with a curriculum that teaches
practical applications to
politics today, this master's
degree gives you hands-on
experience that will boost your
political career. You can
complete all coursework online
without sacrificing your home or
work life. You will graduate
with a comprehensive
understanding of campaign
management, lobbying and
government relations, issues
management and advocacy,
fundraising, corporate and trade
association public affairs,
polling and strategic research
techniques, and political
leadership.
Healthcare MBA
The George Washington University
Healthcare MBA prepares you to
lead and influence change within
the industry, while gaining
personal and professional
fulfillment. GW’s standards are
high for both this program and
its students, but those who are
part of it become an elite core
of healthcare professionals who
have the desire and motivation
to advance their careers to the
highest levels possible.
The two-year program is taught
by world-renowned faculty with
experience in healthcare and
business. It includes all the
core courses of a traditional
MBA program, with an added focus
on the healthcare industry.
Courses include business law,
personal financial advising, and
healthcare policy analysis.
The GW Healthcare MBA is
delivered online, providing you
with the convenience and
flexibility to complete this
degree from your home, your
office, or anywhere with
internet
Education Specialist
(Post-Master's)
The Education Specialist degree
in Educational Leadership and
Administration through The
George Washington University's
distance learning program is a
post-master's degree that
provides educational personnel
at the elementary and secondary
levels with added expertise in
the field of administration.
This NCATE accredited program
can also provide educators with
an opportunity to meet
multi-state coursework
requirements for academic
licensing of principal,
assistant principal, and/or
instructional supervisory
personnel. In addition to
rigorous and engaging
coursework, including three
courses in the area of special
education, students will be
qualified to take the School
Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)
test for licensure upon
completion of the program.
Master of Arts in Educational
Leadership and Administration
The Master of Arts in
Educational Leadership and
Administration is designed for
the working K-12 educational
professional who is interested
in school-based and/or central
office leadership positions,
supervisory positions, and
increased responsibility in
teaching. The Master's degree
program prepares you to
effectively work in today's
dynamic and complex educational
environment. The curriculum has
been carefully designed to
address current issues faced by
educational leaders. Complete
your NCATE accredited program
coursework and interact with
instructors and fellow learners
through GW's unique distance
learning format.
