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We understand the difference you want to make in your life and yourcareer. We challenge our students to look ahead and prepare them tolead the way. Through innov<strong>at</strong>ive programs, such as the one outlinedin this brochure, <strong>GW</strong> can help you reach beyond your ambition.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>GW</strong>. <strong>At</strong> <strong>GW</strong>, <strong>with</strong> our faculty of leadingscholars and practitioners and over 200 master’s, educ<strong>at</strong>ion specialist,doctoral, and certific<strong>at</strong>e programs, we can help you reach your goalsin a professional world th<strong>at</strong> is evolving daily.Visit www.gwu.edu/gradapply for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion about all ofthe <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>Programs</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>GW</strong>.<strong>GW</strong> <strong>Off</strong>-<strong>Campus</strong> <strong>Programs</strong>. With programs designed specifically forthe busy adult professional, <strong>GW</strong> offers a select group of part-timegradu<strong>at</strong>e degree and certific<strong>at</strong>e programs <strong>at</strong> convenient off-campusloc<strong>at</strong>ions and through online distance learning.Visit www.gwu.edu/offcampusprograms for more inform<strong>at</strong>ionabout <strong>GW</strong>’s <strong>Off</strong>-<strong>Campus</strong> <strong>Programs</strong>.www.gwu.edu/offcampusprograms


EDUCATIONALADMINISTRATIONMASTER OF ARTS INEDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT(M.A. IN ED. & H.D.) IN THE FIELD OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONPOST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONEDUCATION SPECIALIST (ED.S.) INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONDOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.) INEDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONAND POLICY STUDIESOFFERED BY THEGRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPCLASSES HELD WEEKNIGHTS AND WEEKENDS AT:<strong>GW</strong> Main <strong>Campus</strong><strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> School of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development, 2134 G Street, NW, Washington, DC<strong>GW</strong> Alexandria <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Center, 1925 Ballenger Ave, Suite 250, Alexandria, VA<strong>GW</strong> Hampton Roads Center, 1 Old Oyster Point Road, Suite 200, Newport News, VA<strong>GW</strong> Virginia Science and Technology <strong>Campus</strong>, 44983 Knoll Square, Ashburn, VAHanover High School, 10307 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VAAdvanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VAwww.gwu.edu/offcampusprogramsp a g e 3


GRADUATE PROGRAMSIN THE FIELD OFEDUCATIONALADMINISTRATION<strong>The</strong> George Washington University’s three gradu<strong>at</strong>e degrees andPost-Master's Certific<strong>at</strong>e in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion preparepractitioners in administr<strong>at</strong>ion or rel<strong>at</strong>ed careers for leadershiproles as principals, mid-level administr<strong>at</strong>ors, instructionalsupervisors, superintendents, researchers, and educ<strong>at</strong>ors in n<strong>at</strong>ional organiz<strong>at</strong>ionsand beyond.<strong>GW</strong>’s Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion program has been accredited by the N<strong>at</strong>ionalCouncil for Accredit<strong>at</strong>ion of Teacher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (NCATE) as meeting a high levelof educ<strong>at</strong>ional quality and integrity in its content and oper<strong>at</strong>ion. NCATEaccredit<strong>at</strong>ion indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> a college or university has met rigorous n<strong>at</strong>ionalstandards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the educ<strong>at</strong>ionalarena.A growing shortage of school-based professionals prepared to move into leadershippositions in schools and school districts has led to increased opportunities for those<strong>with</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e and advanced degrees in educ<strong>at</strong>ional leadership. <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>s of theEduc<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion programs <strong>at</strong> <strong>The</strong> George Washington University willbe ready to meet today’s challenges of school reform, growing school enrollments, andincreasing retirements, to name a few.Our expert program faculty—scholars, authors, and experienced former principals,superintendents, and st<strong>at</strong>e educ<strong>at</strong>ional officers—bring to life in the classroom theobstacles faced by educ<strong>at</strong>ional administr<strong>at</strong>ors in today’s society. Our curriculumis designed to help administr<strong>at</strong>ors meet the increasing needs and demands th<strong>at</strong>await 21st-century educ<strong>at</strong>ors: intellectual leaders who understand curriculum andinstruction, who motiv<strong>at</strong>e and support teachers and staff, and whose ideas help tolead today’s and tomorrow’s vibrant educ<strong>at</strong>ional community.p a g e 4


THE MASTER OF ARTS INEDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENTIN THE FIELD OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONPROGRAM AT A GLANCEThis part-time master’s degree program provides administr<strong>at</strong>iveendorsement requirements for practitioners in teaching orteaching-rel<strong>at</strong>ed careers:■ Eleven-course program (33 credits)■ Classes meet on evenings and weekends■ Program can be completed in 18 to 24 months■ Convenient class loc<strong>at</strong>ions in Alexandria, NewportNews, Richmond, and Virginia Beach<strong>The</strong> Master of Arts in Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development (M.A. in Ed. &H.D.) in the field of Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership and Administr<strong>at</strong>ion is designed forthe working professional in the K-12 arena interested in various school-basedand central office leadership positions, supervisory positions, and increasedresponsibility in teaching. <strong>The</strong> program is designed to prepare gradu<strong>at</strong>es foradvanced levels of professional responsibility in diverse school communities andto increase their technical, conceptual, political, and leadership skills.MASTER’S DEGREE<strong>The</strong> master’s program, which includes courses and field experiences asrecommended by NCATE standards, has been designed to meet the requiredcredits, courses, and field experiences th<strong>at</strong> are part of the licensure process. Uponcompletion of this program, students will be prepared to take the School LeadersLicensure Assessment (SLLA) for administr<strong>at</strong>ive or supervisory licensure. Althoughlicensing requirements vary from st<strong>at</strong>e to st<strong>at</strong>e, the SLLA is part of the licensureprocess in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia.p a g e 5


M.A. IN ED. & H.D. INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ANDADMINISTRATIONc o n t i n u e dCandid<strong>at</strong>es must have three years of successful teaching experience upon completionof the program to qualify for licensure.Students complete 33 credits (10 required courses and one elective) by <strong>at</strong>tendingclasses on weeknights and select S<strong>at</strong>urdays. Courses meet eight times per session,allowing students to take two courses in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.Students engage in two internships and other sustained field experiences as part ofthe program curriculum, and a written comprehensive examin<strong>at</strong>ion is required.CURRICULUM (Subject to Change)EDUC 6422 Instructional Needs Analysis (3 credits)EDUC 6240 Fundamentals of Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership and the Change Process (3 credits)EDUC 6232 Supervision and Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion of Instruction (3 credits)EDUC 6234 Site-Based Leadership: K-12 (3 credits)EDUC 6244 School-Community Rel<strong>at</strong>ions (3 credits)EDUC 6236 School Law and Policy (3 credits)EDUC 6114 Introduction to Quantit<strong>at</strong>ive Research (3 credits)EDUC 6246 Seminar: Applied Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion (3 credits)EDUC 6287 Internship: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion A (3 credits)EDUC 6287 Internship: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion B (3 credits)ELECTIVE (3 credits)(Electives are determined in consult<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>with</strong> the program advisor)(33 credits)p a g e 6


POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONPROGRAM AT A GLANCEThis part-time post-master’s certific<strong>at</strong>e program providesadministr<strong>at</strong>ive endorsement requirements for practitioners inteaching or teaching-rel<strong>at</strong>ed careers:■ Six-course program (18 credits)■ Classes meet on evenings and weekends■ Program can be completed in 12 months■ Convenient class loc<strong>at</strong>ions in Alexandria, Newport News,Richmond, and Virginia Beach<strong>The</strong> Post-Master’s Certific<strong>at</strong>e in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership and Administr<strong>at</strong>ionis designed for individuals <strong>with</strong> teaching credentials who currently hold amaster’s degree from an accredited institution and are seeking licensure inadministr<strong>at</strong>ion for qualific<strong>at</strong>ion as assistant principal, principal, or centraloffice supervisor.Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to take theSchool Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) for administr<strong>at</strong>ive or supervisorylicensure. Although licensing requirements vary from st<strong>at</strong>e to st<strong>at</strong>e, theSLLA is part of the licensure process in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,and the District of Columbia. Candid<strong>at</strong>es must have three years of successfulteaching experience upon completion of the program to qualify for licensure.POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATEStudents complete 18 credits (6 required courses) by <strong>at</strong>tending classes onweeknights and select S<strong>at</strong>urdays. Courses meet eight times per session, allowingstudents to take two courses in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Studentsengage in two internships and other sustained field experiences as part of theprogram curriculum, and a written comprehensive examin<strong>at</strong>ion is required.p a g e 7


POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONc o n t i n u e dStudents who choose to pursue the Ed.S. in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership andAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion after completing the Post-Master's Certific<strong>at</strong>e are requiredto apply for the Ed.S. program and meet all entrance requirements, includingan acceptable score on the MAT or GRE. Coursework taken as part of thecertific<strong>at</strong>e program will transfer into the Ed.S. program, but no other courseworkwill be transferable. Students may apply for the Ed.S. before completing18 semester hours in the certific<strong>at</strong>e program.CURRICULUM (Subject to Change)EDUC 6422 Instructional Needs Analysis (3 credits)EDUC 6232 Supervision and Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion of Instruction (3 credits)EDUC 6234 Site-Based Leadership: K-12 (3 credits)EDUC 6236 School Law and Policy (3 credits)EDUC 6287 Internship: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion A (3 credits)EDUC 6287 Internship: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion B (3 credits)(18 credits)p a g e 8


THE EDUCATION SPECIALIST INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONPROGRAM AT A GLANCEThis part-time post-master’s degree program providesadministr<strong>at</strong>ive endorsement requirements for principal, assistantprincipal, and instructional supervisory positions.■ Ten-course program (30 credits)■ Classes meet on evenings and weekends■ Program can be completed in 18 months■ Convenient class loc<strong>at</strong>ions in Alexandria, Newport News,Richmond, and Virginia Beach<strong>The</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership and Administr<strong>at</strong>ionis a post-master’s degree th<strong>at</strong> provides educ<strong>at</strong>ional personnel <strong>at</strong> theelementary and secondary levels <strong>with</strong> added expertise in the field ofadministr<strong>at</strong>ion. This program, which includes courses and field experiencesas recommended by NCATE standards, provides educ<strong>at</strong>ors <strong>with</strong> anopportunity to meet multi-st<strong>at</strong>e coursework requirements for academiclicensing of principal, assistant principal, and/or instructional supervisorypersonnel.EDUCATION SPECIALISTUpon completion of the educ<strong>at</strong>ion specialist program, students will beprepared to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) foradministr<strong>at</strong>ive or supervisory licensure. Although licensing requirementsvary from st<strong>at</strong>e to st<strong>at</strong>e, the SLLA is part of the licensure process inMaryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia.Candid<strong>at</strong>es must have three years of teaching experience upon completionof the program to qualify for licensure.p a g e 9


ED.S. INEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPAND ADMINISTRATIONc o n t i n u e dStudents complete 30 credits (nine required courses and one elective) by<strong>at</strong>tending classes on weeknights and select S<strong>at</strong>urdays. Courses meet eight timesper session, allowing students to take two courses in the fall, spring, and summersemesters. Students engage in two internships and other sustained fieldexperiences as part of the program curriculum, and a written comprehensiveexamin<strong>at</strong>ion is required.CURRICULUM (Subject to Change)EDUC 6422 Instructional Needs Analysis (3 credits)EDUC 6240 Fundamentals of Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership and the Change Process(3 credits)EDUC 6242 Administr<strong>at</strong>ive Issues in Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (3 credits) or EDUC 6246 Seminar:Applied Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion (3 credits)EDUC 6232 Supervision and Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion of Instruction (3 credits)EDUC 6234 Site-Based Leadership: K-12 (3 credits)EDUC 6244 School-Community Rel<strong>at</strong>ions (3 credits)EDUC 6236 School Law and Policy (3 credits)EDUC 6287 Internship: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion A (3 credits)EDUC 6287 Internship: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion B (3 credits)ELECTIVE (3 credits)(Electives are determined in consult<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>with</strong> the program advisor)(30 credits)p a g e 1 0


THE DOCTOR OF EDUCATION INEDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONAND POLICY STUDIESPROGRAM AT A GLANCEThis doctoral program is offered to those pursuing the highest level ofprepar<strong>at</strong>ion for positions in school administr<strong>at</strong>ion, st<strong>at</strong>e- and federal- leveladministr<strong>at</strong>ion, found<strong>at</strong>ions, associ<strong>at</strong>ions, and higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Classesare offered in Alexandria, Loudoun, and Newport News.■ Academically rigorous, post-master’s program (48 credits, minimum)—36 credits of core course instruction—12 credits (minimum) of dissert<strong>at</strong>ion research■ Weekend cohort form<strong>at</strong>■ Can be completed in three to five years<strong>The</strong> Doctor of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (Ed.D.) in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion and Policy Studiesprepares students for leadership responsibilities <strong>with</strong>in all facets of the educ<strong>at</strong>ionalarena. <strong>The</strong> applicant should have adequ<strong>at</strong>e prepar<strong>at</strong>ion for advanced study, includingeligibility for licensure. In addition, the applicant must have completed gradu<strong>at</strong>ework in fields prerequisite to his or her objective and comparable to th<strong>at</strong> requiredfor the degree of Master of Arts in Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development <strong>at</strong> thisuniversity. Students <strong>with</strong> a master’s degree in a field other than educ<strong>at</strong>ion may beconsidered for doctoral study provided th<strong>at</strong> the degree and previous experience arejudged relevant by the program director.DOCTORAL DEGREEThis program, which emphasizes the development of original research, culmin<strong>at</strong>esin the writing of a scholarly dissert<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> reflects research skills used throughoutthe program and th<strong>at</strong> contributes to the body of knowledge in the student'sidentified area of emphasis. Dissert<strong>at</strong>ion work is guided and supported by n<strong>at</strong>ionallyrecognized faculty who have extensive professional experience in educ<strong>at</strong>ionaladministr<strong>at</strong>ion and rel<strong>at</strong>ed fields.p a g e 1 1


ED.D. INEDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONAND POLICY STUDIESc o n t i n u e d<strong>The</strong> Doctor of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion program is offered in an off-campus, cohort form<strong>at</strong> inwhich students complete course work as a group, benefiting from the collegialsupport and experiences of other class members. Cohorts meet on selectweekends.CORE CURRICULUM (Subject to Change)EDUC 8280 Critical Review of Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership Liter<strong>at</strong>ure (3 credits)EDUC 6368 Leadership and Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (3 credits)EDUC 6371 Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Policy (3 credits)EDUC 6570 Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Planning (3 credits)EDUC 8110 Advanced Study: Ideas, Issues, and Practices in Educ<strong>at</strong>ion (3 credits)EDUC 8276 Seminar: Administr<strong>at</strong>ion and Supervision (3 credits)RESEARCH CURRICULUMEDUC 6116 Introduction to Educ<strong>at</strong>ional St<strong>at</strong>istics (3 credits)EDUC 8120 Group Comparison Designs and Analyses (3 credits)EDUC 8122 Qualit<strong>at</strong>ive Research Methods (3 credits)EDUC 8998 Pre-Dissert<strong>at</strong>ion Seminar (6 credits)EDUC 8999 Dissert<strong>at</strong>ion Research (12 credits minimum)One additional Level B research course (3 credits)p a g e 1 2


SUMMARY OF CREDITS36 core and research credits12 dissert<strong>at</strong>ion research credits (minimum)48 total program credits (minimum)<strong>The</strong> research method sequence is customized to both the level of knowledge ofthe student and the doctoral research topic chosen for explor<strong>at</strong>ion by thestudent. A student entering pre-candidacy takes a self-assessment of researchskills <strong>at</strong> www.gwu.edu/~assess1. Based on assessment results, students proceedto various levels of quantit<strong>at</strong>ive and qualit<strong>at</strong>ive research courses. As thedissert<strong>at</strong>ion topic is established, the student chooses one or more advancedresearch courses, which will strengthen the knowledge needed to pursuedissert<strong>at</strong>ion research.A written comprehensive examin<strong>at</strong>ion is required <strong>at</strong> the completion of 36credits of coursework.DOCTORAL DEGREE"When you have a degree from <strong>GW</strong>, people seek you out."—Sheila MagulaEd.S. in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership and Administr<strong>at</strong>ion,and Ed.D. in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion andPolicy Studies, Hampton Roads Centerp a g e 1 3


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSIn order to qualify for one of the programs, students must be admitted to the<strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> School of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development (GSEHD). Applicantsmust have:M.A.in Ed. &H.D.Cert. Ed.S. Ed.D.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionof higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion. . . .Master’s degree from an accredited institutionof higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion. . .Two letters of recommend<strong>at</strong>ion, one froma professional supervisor. . . .Minimum undergradu<strong>at</strong>e grade pointaverage (GPA)Minimum gradu<strong>at</strong>e grade point average(GPA)2.75 2.75 2.75 2.753.3 3.3 3.3Acceptable scores on either the <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>Record Examin<strong>at</strong>ion (GRE) or the MillerAnalogies Test (MAT). . .Interview <strong>with</strong> the program advisor . . . .To be eligible for licensure in administr<strong>at</strong>ion and/or supervision, a student must have <strong>at</strong> leastthree years of teaching experience.p a g e 1 4


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSADVANCED STANDINGAdvanced standing is granted for approved coursestaken <strong>at</strong> other accredited institutions, but the followingminimums must be completed in the <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>School of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development:■ master’s degree — 24 credit hours■ educ<strong>at</strong>ion specialist degree — 21 credit hoursNo transfer credit is accepted for the post-master'scertific<strong>at</strong>e or the doctoral degree.ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSAll programs require scores <strong>with</strong>in the last five yearsfrom either the general test of the <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> RecordExamin<strong>at</strong>ion (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test(MAT). When requesting official scores, you mustprovide the following Institutional Codes:Alexandria/AshburnGRE R5266MAT 1047Hampton Roads Center (Newport News)GRE 5246MAT 2341For more inform<strong>at</strong>ion regarding the GRE:800-473-2255 or www.ets.org/greFor more inform<strong>at</strong>ion regarding the MAT:800-622-3231 or www.MillerAnalogies.com<strong>The</strong> MAT is scheduled monthly <strong>at</strong> the HamptonRoads Center and the Alexandria <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Center. <strong>The</strong> test fee must be paid <strong>at</strong> thetime of registr<strong>at</strong>ion to reserve a se<strong>at</strong>.For registr<strong>at</strong>ion inform<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> the Hampton RoadsCenter, call 757-269-4949 or 804-649-1333.For registr<strong>at</strong>ion inform<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> the Alexandria<strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> Educ<strong>at</strong>ion Center, call 703-299-0297.ESSENTIAL INFORMATIONp a g e 1 5


APPLICATION PROCEDURESApply via the Web—an electronic <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>Admissions Applic<strong>at</strong>ion is available through<strong>GW</strong>’s website <strong>at</strong> www.gwu.edu/apply/gradu<strong>at</strong>eprofessional. This online process allowsyou to submit your gradu<strong>at</strong>e applic<strong>at</strong>ion, pay thenon-refundable applic<strong>at</strong>ion fee, electronically sendrequests for letters of recommend<strong>at</strong>ion, and uploadresume and st<strong>at</strong>ement of purpose.To apply for the Alexandria or Loudoun programs,submit the items listed on the right to <strong>The</strong> GeorgeWashington University, <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> School ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development, Admissions<strong>Off</strong>ice, 2136 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052.To apply to the Hampton Roads programsincluding Richmond and Virginia Beach, submitthe items listed on the right to<strong>The</strong> George Washington University, HamptonRoads Center, One Old Oyster Point Road, Suite200, Newport News, VA 23602.n <strong>Off</strong>icial sealed transcripts from each collegeor university <strong>at</strong>tendedn Copies of any teaching certific<strong>at</strong>es andendorsements (if applicable)n <strong>Off</strong>icial MAT or GRE score report (if applicable)n Current resumen Two letters of recommend<strong>at</strong>ionn St<strong>at</strong>ement of purposeFINANCIAL AIDThinking about applying for Stafford or altern<strong>at</strong>iveeduc<strong>at</strong>ion loans to finance gradu<strong>at</strong>e school? For themost recent financial aid inform<strong>at</strong>ion, see <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>Financial Aid loan inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the Web <strong>at</strong>www.gwired.gwu.edu/finaid-g. Students mustbe accepted degree candid<strong>at</strong>es in order to beeligible for loans.<strong>Off</strong>icial academic policy governing degrees is st<strong>at</strong>ed in <strong>The</strong> George Washington University Bulletin for <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> <strong>Programs</strong>.<strong>GW</strong> is certified to oper<strong>at</strong>e in Virginia by the St<strong>at</strong>e Council of Higher Educ<strong>at</strong>ion for Virginia (SCHEV).p a g e 1 6


CONTACT INFORMATIONPROGRAM REPRESENTATIVESAlexandria and Ashburn:Dana K. Hansson(703) 726-8297dhansson@gwu.eduNewport News, Virginia Beach,and Richmond:Diane Fogel(757) 269-2202 / (804) 649-1333dfogel@gwu.eduPROGRAM COORDINATORLinda K. Lemasters, Ed.D.(757) 269-2218lindal@gwu.eduACADEMIC ADVISORSJennifer Clayton, Ph.D.(757) 269-2203, claytonj@gwu.eduP<strong>at</strong>ricia Ehrensal, Ed.D.(703) 299-4145, ehrensal@gwu.eduLinda Lemasters, Ed.D.(757) 269-2218, lindal@gwu.eduVirginia Roach, Ed.D.(202) 994-3094, vroach@gwu.eduKelly Sherrill, J.D., Ph.D.(703) 726-3772, sherrill@gwu.eduAbebayehu Tekleselassie, Ph.D.(202) 994-0132, silassie@gwu.eduRebecca <strong>The</strong>ssin, Ed.D.(703) 299-0198, rthessin@gwu.edu“<strong>GW</strong>U is the best thing to happen to me in years. I was <strong>at</strong> a point in mylife where I felt complacent, and this is just the spark I needed to give my lifenew purpose.”—Paula Gillispie, M.A. in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadershipand Administr<strong>at</strong>ion, Hampton Roads Centerp a g e 1 7


CONTACT INFORMATIONc o n t i n u e d<strong>GW</strong> ALEXANDRIA GRADUATE EDUCATION CENTER<strong>GW</strong> HAMPTON ROADS CENTER<strong>GW</strong> VIRGINIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPUSGSEHD ADMISSIONSREGISTRAR’S OFFICEVETERANS BENEFITSDISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICESOFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE703-299-0297FAX: 703-299-0295757-269-4949 or 804-649-1333FAX: 757-269-4992703-726-8200FAX: 703-726-8211202-994-9283 or 800-449-7343FAX: 202-994-7207gsehdadm@gwu.edu202-994-4900 or 800-526-5641202-994-1586 or 757-269-4949 (Hampton Roads)or 804-649-1333 (Richmond)or 703-726-8204 (Loudoun)202-994-8250 (V/TDD)dss@gwu.edu202-994-6620 or 800-222-6242FAX: 202-994-0906finaid@gwu.eduOr visit us on the web <strong>at</strong> www.nearyou.gwu.edu/edadminp a g e 1 8


FACULTYTracey Armstrong, Assistant Professor ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ph.D., University ofVirginiaJennifer Clayton, Assistant Professor of Educ<strong>at</strong>ionalAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ph.D., Old Dominion UniversityP<strong>at</strong>ricia Ehrensal, Assistant Professor ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ed.D., Temple UniversityLinda K. Lemasters, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Professor ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion and Educ<strong>at</strong>ionalAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion Program Coordin<strong>at</strong>or. Ed.D., VirginiaPolytechnic Institute and St<strong>at</strong>e UniversityVirginia Roach, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Professor of Educ<strong>at</strong>ionalAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ed.D., Teachers College, ColumbiaUniversityKelly Sherrill, Assistant Professor of Educ<strong>at</strong>ionalAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion. J.D., <strong>The</strong> George Washington University,Ph.D., University of GeorgiaAbebayehu Tekleselassie, Assistant Professorof Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ph.D., University <strong>at</strong>Buffalo, <strong>The</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e University of New YorkRebecca <strong>The</strong>ssin, Assistant Professor ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ed.D., Harvard <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>School of Educ<strong>at</strong>ionJames Tucker, Visiting Assistant Professor ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion. Ed.D., Virginia PolytechnicInstitute and St<strong>at</strong>e University“I began my doctoral studies as a regular gradu<strong>at</strong>e student <strong>with</strong> a big dream. <strong>At</strong> the end of myjourney, not only was I Dr. Christine Handy Collins, I was a scholarly writer and a trueresearcher <strong>with</strong> credentials from a first class, n<strong>at</strong>ionally ranked gradu<strong>at</strong>e program and university.<strong>At</strong> <strong>GW</strong>, I was provided <strong>with</strong> an advisor who had the highest standards, but didn’t just set thestandards and w<strong>at</strong>ch me jump, she provided me <strong>with</strong> the supports to reach the bar, pushing mythinking, my analysis, and my learning. Wh<strong>at</strong> I loved most about the doctoral degree program <strong>at</strong><strong>GW</strong>U is th<strong>at</strong> the faculty does not use a one size fits all approach, recognizing the diverse needsof the students.”—Christine Handy Collins,2008 University Commencement Keynote Speaker,Ed.D. in Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Administr<strong>at</strong>ion & Policy Studiesp a g e 1 9


MISSION STATEMENTSTHE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT<strong>The</strong> <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong> School of Educ<strong>at</strong>ion and Human Development, str<strong>at</strong>egically based in then<strong>at</strong>ion’s capital and serving the global community, develops informed and skilled leadersthrough innov<strong>at</strong>ive teaching and learning th<strong>at</strong>:Engages in scholarly inquiry th<strong>at</strong> raises the level of academic excellence byenriching theory, policy, and practice across the life-span;Promotes leadership, diversity, learning, and human development reflective ofchanging global societies;Cre<strong>at</strong>es public and priv<strong>at</strong>e partnerships; andAdvoc<strong>at</strong>es continuous self-examin<strong>at</strong>ion and critical analysis toward excellence.DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP<strong>The</strong> departmental mission is clear: to prepare exceptional educ<strong>at</strong>ional leaders for careers incolleges and universities; st<strong>at</strong>e, n<strong>at</strong>ional and intern<strong>at</strong>ional governments; and n<strong>at</strong>ional andintern<strong>at</strong>ional organiz<strong>at</strong>ions and museums. In our programs, students experience a richbalance of theory and practice, rigorous research prepar<strong>at</strong>ion, and authentic experiences andinfluences of our n<strong>at</strong>ion’s capital, as we are str<strong>at</strong>egically loc<strong>at</strong>ed steps from the White House,the World Bank, the Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Monetary Fund, the Smithsonian Institution, and manyof the most important n<strong>at</strong>ional and intern<strong>at</strong>ional educ<strong>at</strong>ion organiz<strong>at</strong>ions and associ<strong>at</strong>ions.<strong>The</strong> Department of Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Leadership’s diverse group of students is led by researchactive and n<strong>at</strong>ionally/intern<strong>at</strong>ionally renowned faculty members, who regularly present <strong>at</strong>important academic conferences and frequently publish their work in leading scholarlyjournals. We invite you to learn about our degree programs, course offerings, and ourdynamic faculty, and sincerely appreci<strong>at</strong>e your interest in the Department of Educ<strong>at</strong>ionalLeadership.p a g e 2 0


ALEXANDRIA GRADUATEEDUCATION CENTERGarage Entrance:1925 Ballenger Ave., Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22314703-299-0297Street Entrance: 413 John Carlyle StreetDIRECTIONS BY CAR:From I-395 North/South: East on Duke Street approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 3 miles.Turn right <strong>at</strong> the light on to John Carlyle Street and go to the end of the circle.Continue on John Carlyle Street and turn right on to Ballenger Avenue.From I-495: Exit 176B to Telegraph Road North toward Alexandria. Turnright onto Duke Street (Route 236 East). Turn right <strong>at</strong> the light on to JohnCarlyle Street and go to the end of the circle. Continue on John Carlyle Streetand turn right on to Ballenger Avenue.From George Washington Parkway North/South: West on Duke Streetapproxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1/2 mile. Turn left <strong>at</strong> the light on to John Carlyle Street and goto the end of the circle. Continue on John Carlyle Street and turn right on toBallenger Avenue.DIRECTIONS BY METRO:<strong>The</strong> Center is loc<strong>at</strong>ed approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 4 blocks from the King Street MetroSt<strong>at</strong>ion, accessible by the Blue and Yellow lines.Exit the metro to Diagonal Road and turn right. Walk to Duke Street and turnleft (east) <strong>at</strong> the light. Turn right on to John Carlyle Street <strong>at</strong> the next light. Walkto the end of the circle. <strong>The</strong> Center entrance faces the circle. Take the elev<strong>at</strong>or tothe 2nd floor.STREET ENTRANCE & PARKING:Street Entrance: <strong>GW</strong>’s street entrance faces the circle. Take the elev<strong>at</strong>or up tothe 2nd floor. To map our loc<strong>at</strong>ion enter this address into your search: 413 JohnCarlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.Parking: <strong>The</strong>re is 2-hour metered parking until 5 p.m. around the circle and on adjacent streets, and a parking garage under the building. Streetparking after 5 p.m. is free.Parking Garage Entrance: Continue on John Carlyle Street past the circle to Ballenger Avenue. Turn right on to Ballenger Avenue, thenright <strong>at</strong> 1925 Ballenger Avenue into the garage. Follow the signs to Retail Elev<strong>at</strong>or and take it up to the 2nd floor.BY AUTO:From Downtown Washington: Via I-66 Connecting <strong>with</strong> the Dulles Toll Road(Route 267)Cross the <strong>The</strong>odore Roosevelt Bridge and proceed west on I-66 forapproxim<strong>at</strong>ely 8 miles. Take Exit 67 towards Dulles Airport (right lane exit, just pastthe Sycamore Street/Falls Church exit). Continue along the toll road, followingsigns for “Route 267 - All Local Exits”. Stay in the right two lanes. Go through thetoll booth. *** Continue approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 11 miles to Exit 9B, Route 28 North -Sully Road (a toll exit). Proceed approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 5 miles and Route 28 will connect<strong>at</strong> Route 7. Follow signs to Route 7 West to Leesburg (stay left). Exit Route 7 onright ramp for Loudoun County Parkway and continue straight/slight right. Turnright <strong>at</strong> stop sign onto George Washington Blvd. and follow directions below tospecific buildings on campus.From I-495 Connecting <strong>with</strong> the Dulles Toll Road: From Virginia (south):<strong>At</strong> Tysons Corner Take Exit 45 - Dulles Toll Road (a left lane exit). Pick updirections from *** above.From Maryland (north): <strong>At</strong> Tysons Corner take Exit 45A - Dulles Toll Road(a right lane exit). Pick up directions from *** above.Using Route 7 West (Leesburg Pike):Proceed west on Route 7 approxim<strong>at</strong>ely12 miles from Tysons Corner. Continue past the Route 28 Dulles Airport Exit.After passing underne<strong>at</strong>h the bridge, exit Route 7 on right ramp for LoudounCounty Parkway and continue straight/slight right. Turn right <strong>at</strong> stop sign ontoGeorge Washington Blvd. and follow directions below to specific buildings on campus.LOUDOUN COUNTY PARKWAYTO LEESBURG<strong>GW</strong> VIRGINIA SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY CAMPUSExplor<strong>at</strong>ion Hall20101 Academic WayAshburn, VA 20147Innov<strong>at</strong>ion Hall45065 University DriveAshburn, VA 20147Using Route 7 East: <strong>The</strong> <strong>GW</strong> Virginia Science and Technology <strong>Campus</strong> is approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 8 miles east of Leesburg, off of Route 7 East. NearLeesburg make sure to stay on Route 7 East towards Tysons Corner, not Rt. 15, or the business district. After you pass Ashburn Village on theright look for the sign for <strong>GW</strong> Virginia <strong>Campus</strong>. Take ramp on right to Loudoun County Parkway and make a left <strong>at</strong> the traffic light <strong>at</strong> top oframp. Turn right <strong>at</strong> stop sign onto George Washington Blvd and follow directions below to specific buildings on campus.BUILDINGS AND PARKING:<strong>The</strong> <strong>GW</strong> Buildings: For Explor<strong>at</strong>ion Hall (EXPLOR), 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn, VA 20147: Continue along George Washington Blvd. andmake a left onto Academic Way and a left into the parking lot. For Innov<strong>at</strong>ion Hall (INNOV), 45065 University Dr., Ashburn, VA 20147:Continue along George Washington Blvd. and make a left onto University Blvd. and a left into the parking lot. For Enterprise Hall (ENTPRS),continue on George Washington Blvd. and make a right onto Bridgefield Way and another right onto Knoll Sq. Make a left into the parking lot.EXPLORACADEMIC WAYGEO WASHINGTON BLVD<strong>GW</strong> Virginia Scienceand Technology <strong>Campus</strong>ROUTE 7UNIVERSITY DRIVEINNOVTEnterprise Hall44983 Knoll SquareAshburn, VA 20147ENTPRSRIVERSIDE PARKWAYBRIDGEFIELD WAYKNOLL SQTO TYSONS CORNERp a g e 2 1


HAMPTON ROADS CENTEROne Old Oyster Point Road, Suite 200Newport News, VA 23602757-269-4949BY AUTO: From the East: Follow I-64 West through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.Continue on I-64 West past the Hampton Coliseum. Take the Oyster Point Road exit – #256A.<strong>At</strong> the first light, turn left on Canon Blvd. Turn left <strong>at</strong> the next light onto Old Oyster PointRoad and then left into the Towne Bank parking. <strong>The</strong> George Washington University HamptonRoads Center is loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the Towne Bank Building (first building on your left).From the West: Follow I-64 East and take the Oyster Point Road exit – #256A. <strong>At</strong> the firstlight, turn left on Canon Blvd. Turn left onto Old Oyster Point Road and then left into theTowne Bank parking. <strong>The</strong> George Washington University Hampton Roads Center is loc<strong>at</strong>ed inthe Towne Bank Building (first building on your left).From the North: Follow Rt. 17 to Rt. 171 (Victory Blvd). Turn right on Victory Blvd andfollow it until it becomes Oyster Point Road (by the I-64 overpass). <strong>At</strong> the first traffic light afterpassing I-64, turn left on Canon Blvd. Turn left onto Old Oyster Point Road and then left intothe Towne Bank parking. <strong>The</strong> George Washington University Hampton Roads Center is loc<strong>at</strong>edin the Towne Bank Building (first building on your left).From the South: Follow I-664 through the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel to I-64 West.Continue on I-64 West past the Hampton Coliseum. Take the Oyster Point Road exit - #256A.<strong>At</strong> the first light, turn left on Canon Blvd. Turn left onto Old Oyster Point Road and then left into the Towne Bank parking. <strong>The</strong> GeorgeWashington University Hampton Roads Center is loc<strong>at</strong>ed in the Towne Bank Building (first building on your left).BY AUTO: From the North: Follow I-95 South to I-295 South. Take Exit #41A(US-301 North/VA-2 North) onto Chamberlayne Road (US 301) toward Hanover. HanoverHigh School will be approxim<strong>at</strong>ely five miles on the left hand side.From West: Follow I-295 South. Take Exit #41A (US-301 North/VA-2 North) ontoChamberlayne Road (US 301) toward Hanover. Hanover High School will be approxim<strong>at</strong>elyfive miles on the left hand side.From the South and East: From I-64 West toward Richmond, take Exit 200 onto I-295 N.Take Exit #41A (US-301 North/VA-2 North) onto Chamberlayne Road (US 301) towardHanover. Hanover High School will be approxim<strong>at</strong>ely five miles on the left hand side.PARKING: <strong>The</strong>re is ample parking in the Hanover High School parking lot.HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL10307 Chamberlayne RoadMechanicsville, VA 23116BY AUTO:n Take I-264 East to Exit 18 – Rosemont Road.n Turn right onto Rosemont Road from the exit.n Continue for 3.5 miles, crossing through the intersection of Rosemont Road and LynnhavenParkway.n Turn right <strong>at</strong> the traffic light onto Faculty Drive.n <strong>At</strong> the stop sign, continue going straight.ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGY CENTER1800 College CrescentVirginia Beach, VA 23453n <strong>The</strong> Advanced Technology Center is the building on the left <strong>at</strong> the intersection of FacultyDrive and College Crescent. ATC is on the campus of Tidew<strong>at</strong>er Community College.UNIVERSITY POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY<strong>The</strong> George Washington University does not unlawfully discrimin<strong>at</strong>e against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, n<strong>at</strong>ionalorigin, age, disability, veteran st<strong>at</strong>us, or sexual orient<strong>at</strong>ion. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of the University,including admission to educ<strong>at</strong>ional programs and employment. <strong>The</strong> University is subject to the District of Columbia Human Rights Law.Inquiries concerning the applic<strong>at</strong>ion of this policy and federal laws and regul<strong>at</strong>ions concerning discrimin<strong>at</strong>ion in educ<strong>at</strong>ion or employmentprograms and activities may be addressed to Susan B. Kaplan, Senior Counsel for Compliance and Labor Rel<strong>at</strong>ions, <strong>The</strong> George WashingtonUniversity, Rice Hall, Washington, DC 20052, 202-994-4433, or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department ofEduc<strong>at</strong>ion.Disabled individuals who require special inform<strong>at</strong>ion may direct inquiries to the <strong>Off</strong>ice of Disability Support Services, 202-994-8250 (TDD/voice).©2011 <strong>The</strong> George Washington University. All rights reserved.2/11p a g e 2 2


<strong>GW</strong> OFF-CAMPUS CENTERSALEXANDRIA GRADUATEEDUCATION CENTER1925 Ballenger AvenueSuite 250Alexandria, VA 22314Metro: King StreetGRADUATE EDUCATIONCENTER, ARLINGTON950 N. Glebe Road, 6th FloorArlington, VA 22203Metro: BallstonHAMPTON ROADS CENTER1 Old Oyster Point RoadSuite 200Newport News, VA 23602l HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL10307 Chamberlayne RoadMechanicsville, VA 23116K STREET CENTERFOR PROFESSIONALEDUCATION2020 K Street NWLower LevelWashington, DC 20006Metro: Foggy Bottom orFarragut WestVIRGINIA SCIENCE ANDTECHNOLOGY CAMPUSExplor<strong>at</strong>ion Hall20101 Academic WayAshburn, VA 20147Enterprise Hall44983 Knoll SquareAshburn, VA 20147l ADVANCED TECHNOLOGYCENTER1800 College CrescentVirginia Beach, VA 23453www.gwu.edu/offcampusprograms


<strong>GW</strong> OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS n WASHINGTON, DC 20052www.gwu.edu/offcampusprograms<strong>GW</strong> is an equal opportunity/affirm<strong>at</strong>ive action institution.© 2011 <strong>The</strong> George Washington University

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