George Washington University

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George Washington University Description

Founded in 1821, George Washington University (GW) is a teaching and research university located in Washington, D.C. It is comprised of 11 schools and colleges and an additional 66 chartered centers. It offers certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a very broad range of disciplines. George Washington University attracts students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 130 countries.

George Washington University is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. In the US News & World Report 2006 list of "America's Best Colleges", GW was ranked 53rd among top national universities. In addition, GW was ranked within the top 25 among graduate schools of education nationally in US News & World Report's annual guide, "America's Best Graduate Schools".

George Washington University has teamed up with Embanet Knowledge Group to offer its highly regarded Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in the field of Educational Leadership and Administration degree as an online distance education program. This program is specifically structured for the working educational professional. The program is designed to help students advance their current career, or give them the knowledge and skills necessary to explore other career options. The program's core curriculum can be completed in 22 months.

The George Washington University program provides maximum flexibility for the busy working professional. All printed materials and textbooks for the program are conveniently delivered to a student's home prior to the beginning of each course. All other course material is available online through the Internet. The program utilizes the advantages of the Internet to deliver the best of traditional learning in a way that students can access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With the GW Master of Arts in Education and Human Development program, it could not be easier for an individual with substantial work and life obligations to obtain the education they need to further their career.

The George Washington University program also provides five levels of support, including a student's own personal admissions advisor, their own personal Program Manager, their own personal small group instructor, the University's highly regarded Professors, and live technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

George Washington University has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). Additional aid options open to qualifying students of GW include employer tuition reimbursement programs, grants, loans, scholarships, work/study programs, and Veterans Administration (VA) benefits.

George Washington University offers an online form for individuals to request, at no obligation, more information about their online Master of Arts in Education program. Click on the "Quick Info" link to access the form and ask the school for more information.

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Additional national and specialty accreditations include: the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar; the American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education; the American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation; the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education; the Council on Education for Public Health; the Liaison Committee on Medical Education; the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Non-Degree-Granting Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation; and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

George Washington University has a strong intercollegiate varsity athletic program with 20 teams, and is a member of the NCAA Atlantic 10 Conference.

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• Masters of Educational Leadership and Administration

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