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The George Washington University's (GW) two online graduate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration prepare practitioners in teaching and teaching-related careers in leadership roles as principals, mid-level administrators, and instructional supervisors in the nation's K-12 education systems.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration (MA)
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration is designed for the working professional in the K-12 arena who is interested in various school-based and central office leadership positions, supervisory positions, and increased responsibility in teaching. The program is designed to prepare graduates for advanced levels of professional responsibility in diverse school communities and to increase their technical, conceptual, political, and leadership skills. Emphasis is on leadership and management, change, communication, organizational learning, administrative and legal issues, human relations, human resource development, general supervisory principles and responsibilities, and supervision of instruction.
Education Specialist (EdS)
The Education Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration 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 course-work requirements for academic licensing of principal, assistant principal, and/or instructional supervisory personnel. Candidates will be qualified to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) test for licensure upon completion of the EdS program. Students must successfully complete an internship, which requires students to conduct action research and produce a manuscript of publishable quality. A six-hour written comprehensive examination is required for successful completion of the program. Finally, EdS students must take three courses in the area of special education, one of which is mandatory while the remaining two are elective.
The programs are approved by the State Education Agency-Board of Education of the District of Columbia and are part of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) unit accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE accreditation indicates that a college or university has met rigorous national standards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the classroom.
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"I chose this program because I was familiar with the reputation of GW and the education department and knew I would come out highly prepared. Also, the convenience of the online program was a major factor in my decision. It allowed me to interact with people all over the world and grow professionally while maintaining my personal life and all the responsibilities that go along with that. I would do this again and recommend it to friends and colleagues."
Mollie McBroom, 2006 Graduate
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