The George Washington University (GW) is a dynamic institution
located in the heart of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1821 and
chartered by the United States Congress, GW is situated in the
middle of national and international power and influence. It is
the largest institution of higher education in the nation's
capital and for over 180 years GW has served current and future
leaders, managers and professionals in the global community.
The e-Learning program combines the best of traditional learning
and makes it better by utilizing the advantages of the Internet.
The George Washington University's e-Learning program will allow
you to realize career-advancing opportunities while you continue
working as an educational professional. This program is designed
for educators like you, to help you improve and expand your
business knowledge and competencies.
The Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership and
Administration through The George Washington University's
distance learning program is a post-master's degree that provides
educational personnel at the elementary and secondary levels with
added expertise in the field of administration. This program can
also provide educators with an opportunity to meet multi-state
coursework requirements for academic licensing of principal,
assistant principal, and/or instructional supervisory personnel.
In addition to rigorous and engaging coursework, including three
courses in the area of special education, students will be
qualified to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)
test for licensure upon completion of the Education Specialist
degree in Educational Leadership and Administration program. GW
has adopted the standards developed by the Educational Leadership
Constituent Council (ELCC) which provides performance-based
evidence that the curriculum and internship experiences meet
those standards and the program is fully accredited by NCATE.
Graduate Certificate in E-learning (Online)
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The Graduate Certificate in E-Learning provides those who desire to deliver learning materials at a distance with the foundational knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and implement effective materials for E-Learning. The ideal candidates for this certificate will be those who are already involved in distance education or who have the desire to become involved in distance learning. Potential students might be current instructors teaching at a distance or those who would like to develop those skills. They will learn the skills necessary to be successful E-Teachers and E-Learners. The skills they learn will range from how to design effective instruction for a distance learning environment and how to evaluate critical issues in distance education to how to develop multimedia distance education materials. This certificate prepares students to apply the theories, principles, models, tools, and techniques associated with E Learning in diverse organizational settings.
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design (Online)
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The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design provides students from varied professional backgrounds with the foundational knowledge and skills required to design and develop effective instruction for delivery in either the classroom or numerous other learning formats. From the assessment of needs and the analysis of learning objectives to the rapid-development of instructional materials and their evaluation, the certificate prepares students to apply the theories, principles, models, tools, and techniques of systematic instructional design in diverse organizational settings.
Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology into Education (Online)
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The Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology into Education provides students from varied education backgrounds (including public and private sectors, K-12, and higher education) with the foundational knowledge and skills required to integrate technology effectively in their instruction. The certificate, taught completely online, prepares students to apply, manage, and evaluate theories, standards, technologies, and techniques for integrating technology within their educational setting. Students will have opportunities to integrate their professional experiences into their learning, apply their course assignments to their current professional activities, and actively engage with other professionals for integrating technology within their professional educational settings.
Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Educational Technology (Online)
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The Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Educational Technology provides students from varied backgrounds with the foundational knowledge and skills required to be effective leaders in an Educational Technology environment. The ideal candidates for this certificate are those already in leadership positions, but who lack formal instruction in educational technology as well as those who aspire to become leaders in an Educational Technology environment. Potential students might be technology coordinators at schools or districts. They might also be classroom teachers or trainers. They will learn about policy making with an emphasis on the use of technology in classrooms and other learning arenas in addition to how technology can be effectively applied in their organization. In this vein, they will be exposed to everything from software and hardware systems to the evaluation of sound educational technology software and implementation plans. The certificate prepares students to apply the theories, principles, models, tools, and techniques associated with leadership in an educational technology environment.
Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Development (Online)
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The Graduate Certificate in Multimedia Development provides students from varied professional backgrounds (educational, corporate, government, or E-Learning settings) with comprehensive and foundational knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and evaluate multimedia materials for instructional purposes. The certificate, taught completely online, prepares students to apply theories, principles, technologies, and techniques to the development of multimedia materials to be used in their professional settings. Students will have opportunities to integrate their professional experiences into their learning, apply their course assignments to their current professional activities, and actively engage with other professionals in the development of multimedia materials.
Graduate Certificate in Training and Educational Technology (Online)
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The technology-rich learning activities of today's organizations require leaders that can guide the integration of instructional technologies with traditional classroom instruction as well as distance education (or E-Learning). In response, the Graduate Certificate in Training & Educational Technology provides leaders from varied professional backgrounds (including the public and private sector) with the foundational knowledge and skills required to effectively lead organizations in the application of technologies in their learning activities. From conducting a needs analysis and applying the systematic design of instruction to evaluating the role of technology in leadership development and the assessment of distance education opportunities, this certificate prepares students to apply the theories, principles, models, and tools of instructional technology and distance education in diverse organizational settings.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration
(Online)
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The George Washington University's distance learning program in
Educational Leadership and Administration is structured for the
working educational professional. The Master of Arts core
curriculum has been carefully designed to help you advance your
career and effectively work in today's dynamic and complex
educational environment. The 10 course (33 credit) program can be
completed in 22 months. As a student in GW's distance learning
program you complete your coursework while interacting with
instructors and other learners, receive 24-hour, 7-day a week
help desk assistance, and so much more. The MA program is fully
accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). GW has adopted the standards developed by the
Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) which provides
performance-based evidence that the curriculum and internship
experiences meet those standards by balancing the political,
managerial, and instructional roles of principals.
Master of Arts in Educational Technology Leadership (Online)
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The master's program in Educational Technology Leadership is an innovative program designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in improving teaching and learning through the application of educational technologies used in K-12 schools, higher education institutions, corporations, organizations, associations, governments and foundations. The program is founded on three beliefs: (1) that leadership skills and technological competence are fundamental to the appropriate and successful utilization of technology in educational settings, (2) that access to the requisite knowledge should be universal, despite the barriers of distance, personal physical limitations, and lifestyle, and (3) that educational technologies focus on improving human performance and learning.