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.

The educational administration programs are offered at the following locations:

• Mechanicsville - Hanover High School, 10307 Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
• Virginia Beach - Advanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

EdS in Educational Leadership & Administration

This master's program, which includes courses and field experiences as recommended by NCATE standards, has been designed to meet the course work requirements that are part of the licensure process. Although state licensing requirements vary from state to state, the SLLA test is part of the licensure process in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Upon completion of this program, students will be qualified to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) test for administrative or supervisory licensure.

The Education Specialist (EdS) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration is a post-master's degree that provides educational personnel at the elementary and secondary levels added expertise in the field of administration. This program can also provide educators with an opportunity to meet multi-state course work requirements for principal, assistant principal and/or instructional supervisory personnel.

Candidates completing the EdS program will be qualified to the SLLA test for licensure. Candidates must have three years of teaching and/or administrative experience upon completion of the program.

This part-time post-master's degree program provides educators with an opportunity to meet state licensing requirements for principal, assistant principal and instructional supervisory positions.

Program highlights include:

• Ten-course (30-credit-hour) program
• Classes meet on evenings and weekends
• Program can be completed in 18 to 24 months

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