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George Washington University

George Washington University

Overview of George Washington University

The George Washington University (GWU), founded and chartered by an Act of Congress in 1821, is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. only four blocks from the White House. It is the largest institution of higher learning in the nation's capital and counts among its graduates many current and future leaders, managers and business professionals. GWU supplements its campus academic offerings of more than 1,000 courses with a variety of online degree programs in order to reach students outside the traditional classroom.

Points of Distinction

  • Career-advancing degree can be earned while continuing to work
  • Degree coursework tailored to suit online audiences
  • Tech support available 24/7
  • Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Areas of Study

Degree programs available online through GWU's distance learning program are as follows:

  • Bachelor of Professional Studies in Police Science
  • Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership and Administration
  • MA in Educational Leadership and Administration
  • MBA in Healthcare
  • Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies
  • Master of Professional Studies in Political Management
  • Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations

All of these programs can be completed online without having to make undue sacrifices to home or work life. They blend the benefits of traditional learning with the advantages of online education.

George Washington University Admissions

Applicants are encouraged to register online for a GWU Admissions Account. After doing this, the applicant will obtain access to an online application, and can request information, schedule an admissions interview and check status online at any time.

George Washington University Faculty Quality

The faculty is comprised of experts who combine professional experience with academic achievement. The University's instructors are internationally recognized for their pioneering work and contribution to their fields. They take a personal interest in their students and are dedicated to keeping the curriculum reflective of latest trends.

George Washington University Student Body

Many of the students in the online programs are career professionals looking for advancement or entry into a new career. Enrollment at GWU in total is well over 10,000 students.

George Washington University Student Life

The center of the online learning experience is the online learning portal. This is the mechanism students in the online degree programs use to interface with their instructor and fellow students, as well as to view grades, get assignments, etc. The portal's technology represents the latest in high-quality multimedia. Another vital part of the student experience is the student support enterprise, which offers each online student a personal Admissions Advisor, Program Manager, small group Instructor and access to GWU’s professors. Live technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Administration

  • Education General
  • Educational Instructional and Curriculum Supervision
  • Educational Administration and Supervision Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration General

Criminal Justice

  • Corrections

Management and Administration

  • Business Administration and Management General
  • Public Administration General

Medical and Dental Administration

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Paralegal

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Public

  • Public Administration General

Teaching

  • Curriculum and Instruction General
  • Education General

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Certificate
  • Master

Campus Locations

Online

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