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The George Washington University
Overview
The George Washington University / Department of Counseling and Human Development is located in Washington, DC, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Counseling | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Job development and placement | |
| Specialist in Education (Ed S) | Counseling | |
| Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) | School counseling | |
| Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (MA Ed/HD) | Counseling culturally and linguistically diverse persons | |
| (Certificate) | Counseling culturally and linguistically diverse persons | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | School counseling | |
| Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (MA Ed/HD) | Rehabilitation counseling | Autism spectrum disorder |
| Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (MA Ed/HD) | Rehabilitation counseling | Traumatic brain injury |
| Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (MA Ed/HD) | Rehabilitation counseling | Substance abuse and psychiatric disabilities |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Forensic rehabilitation counseling | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Clinical mental health counseling |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 57 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 11 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Other Advanced Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
343
Applied
170
Accepted
74
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test or MAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test or MAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Interview, minimum GPA of 3.3 | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.3 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
190
Total Graduate Students
37%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
62%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.05% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14.21% |
| White or Caucasian | 52% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.58% |
| Asian | 8.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.63% |
| Unknown | 2.11% |
Gender
Male (20%)
Female (79%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 14
Part-time - 0
Male (5)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Multiculturalism and counseling, models of adult development |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
United States
Washington, DC 20052
United States