The George Washington University

We understand the difference you want to make in your life and your career. We challenge our students to look ahead and prepare them to lead the way. Through innovative programs, The George Washington University (GW) can help you reach beyond your ambition.

At GW, with our faculty of leading scholars and practitioners and over 200 master's, doctoral and certificate programs, we can help you reach your goals in a professional world that is evolving daily.

GW Near You

The George Washington University offers a select group of career-focused graduate degree and certificate programs at convenient locations near you in Washington, DC and throughout Virginia. The convenience of attending classes near home, work or online enables working adults to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to gain an edge in today's highly competitive job market. All classes afford students the same academic excellence offered at GW's main campus in convenient evening and weekend class formats.

MEd in Secondary Education (DELTA)

Today's secondary classroom teachers need to prepare themselves and their students for the challenges of the future. These teachers encourage academic excellence, foster creativity, guide student development, and help students apply classroom knowledge to enrich their lives. In addition, they must have the ability to teach multicultural and multilingual students effectively while valuing cultural diversity.

The George Washington University's Master's in Secondary Education (DELTA) program, offered at the Arlington Graduate Education Center in Arlington, VA, prepares you to meet these demands by providing graduate-level experience through which you develop the skills and acquire the concepts essential for effective teaching.

The George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) is a nationally recognized leader in preparing students for careers in teaching. In the Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education (DTPSE), graduate students obtain a Master of Education (MEd) degree, which includes certification requirements for teaching the following subjects:

• English
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Art
• Computer Science
• Special Education
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Foreign Languages

There is also the potential for dual licensure in any of the above subjects.

Secondary school teaching is socially significant, intellectually serious work for resourceful, intelligent and caring professionals. Secondary education graduate students become part of a diverse community of scholars and teachers dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning in public schools.

The secondary education program consists of a comprehensive and innovative series of experiences designed to develop the skills and concepts essential for effective teaching. The program stresses an integrated university-public school approach to the preparation of future teachers, underscoring GW's commitment to teaching in a collaborative social context.

This master's degree program consists of a comprehensive and innovative series of experiences designed to develop the skills and concepts essential for effective teaching. Benefits of the program include:

• 12-course (36 credit-hour) program: can be completed in 24 months
• Program includes course work leading to eligibility for teacher licensure/certification
• Classes meet on evenings at the Arlington Graduate Education Center
• Fast-track to teaching in 13-18 months
• ESL certification requires 6 additional credits for K-12 certification

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