The Graduate Programs at GW. At GW, with - Off-Campus Programs

GRADUATE PROGRAMSIN THE FIELD OFEDUCATIONALADMINISTRATIONThe George Washington University’s three graduate degrees andPost-Master's Certificate in Educational Administration preparepractitioners in administration or related careers for leadershiproles as principals, mid-level administrators, instructionalsupervisors, superintendents, researchers, and educators in national organizationsand beyond.GW’s Educational Administration program has been accredited by the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as meeting a high levelof educational quality and integrity in its content and operation. NCATEaccreditation indicates that a college or university has met rigorous nationalstandards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the educationalarena.A growing shortage of school-based professionals prepared to move into leadershippositions in schools and school districts has led to increased opportunities for thosewith graduate and advanced degrees in educational leadership. Graduates of theEducational Administration programs at The 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 state educational officers—bring to life in the classroom theobstacles faced by educational administrators in today’s society. Our curriculumis designed to help administrators meet the increasing needs and demands thatawait 21st-century educators: intellectual leaders who understand curriculum andinstruction, who motivate and support teachers and staff, and whose ideas help tolead today’s and tomorrow’s vibrant educational community.p a g e 4