The Psychology of Winning

George washington university school

Position yourself to become a principal or administrator with the ability to lead a culture of teaching and learning, and inspire your school community to reach ever-higher goals with a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in Educational Leadership and Administration.

For more than 30 years, GW’s graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Administration have fostered exceptional leadership skills in students. In this education administration degree program, you will focus on the needs of diverse educational communities and build the practical skills and knowledge necessary to improve student learning on the local, state or national level.

• Tradition of Excellence: Join the community of exceptional educational leaders that GW has been cultivating for more than 30 years.
• Team Leadership: Gain valuable experience and surround yourself with different perspectives through group work and team leadership activities. Group work is incorporated in every course to simulate the workplace.
• Applied Coursework: Expand your knowledge and skills, and build on your professional portfolio by applying course concepts in a series of real-world education leadership projects.
• Internships: Build authentic leadership experience through observation and participation in two administrative internships, including a semester-long leadership project.
• Practice-Based Instructors: Learn from GW faculty members who are active in the field in a variety of K-12 education positions to gain practical insights in educational leadership.

Foggy Bottom Campus takes GW beyond the front row and immerses our community into the thrum of life in D.C.

This historic campus, nestled between the White House, the Kennedy Center and a number of federal and international agencies, gives you unparalleled opportunities and turns the city into your classroom.