Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
- Are these distance learning degrees any different from those earned in a traditional classroom environment at The George Washington University?
- Whom do I talk to if I have more questions or I want to apply?
Educational Technology Leadership FAQs
- How long are the Master's programs?
- How long is the Graduate Certificate programs?
- How many credits and courses do I take each semester for the Master program?
- How many credits and courses do I take each semester for the Graduate Certificate programs?
- How much do the programs cost?
- When do I start the program?
General FAQs Answers:
- Are these distance learning degrees any different from those earned in a traditional classroom environment at The George Washington University?
No. You will receive the same degree and your diploma will be the same as earned by a traditional classroom student. - Whom do I talk to if I have more questions or I want to apply?
You may contact an Enrollment Advisor who will be able to answer all your questions.
Educational Technology Leadership FAQs Answers:
- How long is the Master's program?
The program is completed in 2 years. There are 36 credits hours. - How long are the Graduate Certificate programs?
These programs are completed in 1 year. There are 18 credits hours. - How many credits and courses do I take each semester for the Master program?
You may enroll in one or two three-credit courses. - How many credits and courses do I take each semester for the Graduate Certificate programs?
You will enroll in one or two, three-credit hour courses each semester. - How much do the programs cost?
Please contact an Enrollment Advisor at 1.866.232.0232, ext. 3450 for the most current information. This is a great investment when you consider that the program will allow you to realize career-advancing opportunities while you continue working. - When do I start the program?
There are three start points: fall, spring and summer.




GW Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) is ranked highly in the U.S. News and World Report for online graduate education programs in 2012 - #8 for admissions selectivity, #30 for student engagement and accreditation, and #40 for student services and technology.