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Inquiries concerning this policy and federal and local laws and regulations concerning discrimination in education and employment programs and activities may be directed to the university’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Suite 320, 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994–9656. Inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the applicable state or local agency (for example, the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights).

Questions regarding protections against discrimination on the basis of sex may be directed to the university’s Title IX Coordinator, the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, 813 Rice Hall, 2121 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994–7440.

Questions regarding the protections against discrimination on the basis of disability may be directed to the university’s Disability Services Coordinators. Students may contact the Associate Dean of Students, Administrative Services, Office of the Dean of Students, 401 Rice Hall, 2121 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994–6710, and other members of the university community may contact the Executive Director of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Suite 320, 2033 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, (202) 994–9633.

To request disability accommodations, students should contact the Office of Disability Support Services at (202) 994–8250 or dss@gwu.edu. Employees and other members of the university community should contact the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at (202) 994–9656 or eeo@gwu.edu.

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STAYING in TOUCHWe will be glad to keep you informed about upcoming information sessions and open houses, newly developed academic programs, funding opportunities, application deadlines, and faculty, student, and alumni accomplishments. Please visit go.gwu.edu/gradinfo.

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Located in the heart of Washington, DC, one of the world’s most dynamic and influential cities, the

George Washington University connects students, faculty, and researchers to people, ideas, and

opportunities. Our faculty of world-renowned scholars and practitioners attracts a diverse

community of student-colleagues from over 120 countries, producing an exciting and collaborative

environment for learning and research.

Whether you pursue a master’s degree, graduate certificate, or doctorate, you can engage in a GW

experience that uniquely meets your academic and professional goals.

That’s why we have 200 graduate programs.

Our extensive and innovative curriculum blends theory and

practice across disciplines to address today’s social,

economic, technological, and political issues. GW’s

graduate programs provide the knowledge, skills, and real-

world perspectives to help you make a difference in your

career, your life, and the world.

Big,

World

It’s a

Complex

f COLUMBIAN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCEScolumbian.gwu.edu | askccas@gwu.edu

American Studies

Anatomical & Transitional Sciences

Anthropology

Art History

Art Therapy

Art Therapy Practice

Biological Sciences

Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry & System Biology, Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular Medicine)

Biostatistics

Budget & Public Finance

Chemistry

Classical Acting

Counseling

Crime Scene Investigation

Criminology

Dance

Documentary Filmmaking

Economics

English

Environmental Resource Policy

Exhibit Design

Financial Mathematics

Fine Arts

Forensic Investigation

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Sciences

Geographical Information Systems

Geography

High Technology Crime Investigation

History

Hominid Paleobiology

Interior Architecture & Design

Islam

Jewish Cultural Arts

Legal Institutions & Theory

LGBT Health Policy & Practice

Mathematics

Media & Strategic Communication

Molecular Biochemistry & Bioinformatics

Museum Collections Management & Care

Museum Studies

Non-profit Management

Organizational Sciences

Philosophy & Social Policy

Physics

Political Science

Production Design

Professional Psychology

Psychology

Public Administration

Public Policy

Sociology

Speech-Language Pathology

Statistics

Survey Design & Data Analysis

Women’s Studies

f SCHOOL OF BUSINESSbusiness.gwu.edu | sbgrad@gwu.edu

Business Administration:

Cohort M.B.A. Global M.B.A. Healthcare M.B.A. (online)

Online M.B.A. Professional M.B.A. World Executive M.B.A. Ph.D.

Accountancy

Business Analytics

Finance

Government Contracts

Information Systems Technology

Project Management

Tourism Administration

Walkable Urban Development

f COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIEScps.gwu.edu | applycps@gwu.edu

Academic Publishing

Advocacy in the Global Environment

Campaign Strategy

Climate Change Management & Policy

Community Advocacy

Comunicación Estratégica y Campañas Electorales*

Comunicación Política y Gobernanza*

Digital Politics

Gerencia Política y Gobernanza Estratégica*

Global Public Relations

Healthcare Corporate Compliance

Justice & Public Safety Information Management

Landscape Design

Law Firm Management

Legislative Affairs

Organizational Performance Improvement

PACS & Political Management

Paralegal Studies

Patent Practice

Political Management

Public Leadership

Public Relations

Publishing

Security & Safety Leadership

Strategic Cyber Operations & Information Management

Strategic Public Relations

Sustainable Landscapes

Sustainable Urban Planning

Urban Sustainability

* Courses are taught in Spanish

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Clinical & Translational Research

Clinical Management & Leadership

Clinical Microbiology

Clinical Research Administration

Clinical Research Practice

Emergency Medical Services Leadership

Health Care Quality

Integrative Medicine

Medical Laboratory Science

Medicine

Molecular Diagnostic Science

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Regulatory Affairs

Translational Microbiology

f SCHOOL OF NURSINGnursing.gwu.edu | nursing@gwu.edu

Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Research Administration for Nurses

Executive Leadership

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Specialty for Nurse Practitioners

Health Care Quality

Nurse Midwifery

Nursing Advancement

Nursing Education

Nursing Leadership & Management

Nursing Practice

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

f MILKEN INSTITUTE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTHpublichealth.gwu.edu | GWSPHadmit@gwu.edu

Biostatistics

Community-Oriented Primary Care

Environmental & Occupational Health

Environmental Health Science & Policy

Epidemiology

Exercise Science

Global Environmental Health

Global Health

Global Health Communication

Global Health, Design, Monitoring & Evaluation

Global Health Policy

Health Administration

Health Behavior

Health Policy

Health Promotion

Long-Term Care

Maternal & Child Health

Physical Activity in Public Health

Public Health

Public Health Communication & Marketing

Public Health Generalist

Public Health Management

Public Health Microbiology & Emerging Infectious Diseases

Public Health Nutrition

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Asian Studies

European & Eurasian Studies

Global Communication

International Affairs

International Development Studies

International Policy & Practice (mid-career)

International Science & Technology Policy

International Trade & Investment Policy

Latin American & Hemispheric Studies

Middle East Studies

Security Policy Studies

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Biomedical Engineering

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Security & Information Assurance

Computer-Integrated Design in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Cybersecurity in Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Emergency Management & Public Health

Energy Engineering & Management

Engineering & Technology Management

Engineering Management

Enterprise Information Assurance

Environmental Engineering

Geoenvironmental Engineering

High-Performance Computing

Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness & Response

Knowledge & Information Management

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Structural Engineering

Systems Engineering

Telecommunications Engineering

Transportation Engineering

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

Brain Injury: Educational & Transition Services

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Counseling

Counseling & Life Transitions

Curriculum & Instruction

Design & Assessment of Adult Learning

E-Learning

Early Childhood Special Education

Education Policy Studies

Educational Administration & Policy Studies

Educational Leadership & Administration

Educational Technology Leadership

Elementary Education

Essentials of Human Resource Development

Experiential Education & Jewish Cultural Arts

Forensic Rehabilitation Counseling

Global Leadership in Teams & Organizations

Higher Education Administration

Human & Organizational Learning

Human Resource Development

Incorporating International Perspectives in Education

Instructional Design

Integrating Technology into Education

International Education

Job Development & Placement

Leadership Development

Leadership in Educational Technology

Multimedia Development

Museum Education

Organizational Learning & Change

Professional Teaching Standards

Reading & Literacy

Rehabilitation Counseling

School Counseling

Secondary Education

Secondary Special Education & Transition Services

Special Education

Special Education for Children with Emotional & Behavioral Disabilities

Special Education for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Learners

Training & Educational Technology

Transition Special Education

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Intellectual Property Law (M.S.L.)

Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)

f APPLYING FOR GRADUATE STUDY

Admissions to graduate study at the George Washington University is based on a holistic, program-based review of your total application packet. Admissions processing and decisions at GW are handled within each individual school. Requirements and criteria vary by school and program, and as you go through the admissions process, questions should be directed to the school or program to which you are applying.

Please visit the general admissions website at graduate.admissions.gwu.edu to get an overview of the admissions process, as well as program-specific admission information (e.g., deadlines, required standardized tests, guidelines for statements of purpose, and other supporting documents).

To apply to programs in the following schools, please use our graduate online application system at go.gwu.edu/gradapply. The online system maintains your confidentiality through the assignment of a personal identification number and also allows you to complete the application at your convenience.

Columbian College of Arts and SciencesSchool of Media and Public Affairs Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration

College of Professional Studies

Graduate School of Political Management

Elliott School of International Affairs

Graduate School of Education and Human Development

School of Business

School of Engineering and Applied Science

The following GW graduate programs have separate admissions processes. For application information and materials, please visit their websites:

The George Washington University Law School www.law.gwu.edu

School of Medicine and Health Sciences smhs.gwu.edu

School of Nursing nursing.gwu.edu

Milken Institute School of Public Health publichealth.gwu.edu

COSTS, FUNDING, AND HOUSING

Graduate tuition and fees at the George Washington University are comparable to the national average for U.S. private universities. Current information about tuition, fees, and estimated living expenses are provided at go.gwu.edu/gradcosts.

A wide range of graduate student support is available for qualified candidates, including assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, awards, loans, work-study, and cooperative education. Visit the website for the Office of Graduate Student Assistantships and Fellowships to learn more: go.gwu.edu/gradsupport.

Limited university housing is available to graduate students. Links to information about both on-campus and off-campus housing is available at living.gwu.edu/graduate-students.

Visit Us!

Visitors are always welcome to tour our campus and chat with faculty, students, and staff. GW schools and programs offer information sessions and open houses throughout the year.

To register for a tour of our campus or access a list of upcoming events, please visit graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/visits-events.

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If you cannot make it to our campus, experience our virtual tour by visiting virtualtour.gwu.edu.

A complete listing of all graduate programs, along with program descriptions and admission requirements are available at go.gwu.edu/gradfind.