1821
Washington, DC

School Details

The George Washington University (GW) was founded in 1821 and is located in Washington, D.C., the heart of international law, health care and business. Their location and close relationships with prominent health care agencies and their officials distinguish the opportunities we provide our students.

School of Medicine and Health Sciences

The George Washington University (GW) opened the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) in 1825, four years after the university’s founding, making it the 11th oldest medical school in the U.S. GW established its first medical department in 1840 which would grow to become the first general hospital in the nation’s capital. With the expansion of its infirmary in 1859, SMHS became one of the first schools in the nation to teach clinical medicine.

In 1928, GW’s Department of Medicine split into the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing and the University Hospital. This grew to become the GW Hospital in 1948. By implementing external clinical rotations in 1960, GW became one of the first universities to offer students access to the best career preparatory experience. GW introduced its Health Sciences programs in 1972. SMHS continues its legacy of preparing leaders on the cutting edge of health care.

Located at the hub of international science, health policy and business, GW links you to renowned experts and institutions in the field through our program faculty and industry collaborators. Their programs are designed around emerging fields in cooperation with leading agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), and are led by active experts in the field.

Online Health Sciences Programs:

  • Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
  • MSHS in Biomedical Informatics
  • MSHS in Clinical and Translational Research
  • MSHS in Clinical Microbiology
  • MSHS in Clinical Operations

Accreditation & Licensing

The George Washington University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Graduate Certificate in Museum Collection Management & Care
Master of International Policy & Practice
Master of Professional Studies in Political Management
Master of Professional Studies in Publishing

Business

Graduate Certificate in Financial Management
Graduate Certificate in Global Management
Graduate Certificate in Human Capital
Graduate Certificate in Management Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Business Foundations
Graduate Certificate in Tourism Management
Master in Management
Master of Arts in Education & Human Development / Organizational Leadership & Learning
Master of Business Administration
Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations
Master of Science in Project Management

Computer Science & IT

Master of Engineering in Cloud Computing Management

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Homeland Security
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Global Leadership in Disaster Response
Doctor of Engineering in Cybersecurity Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Master of Arts in Security Policy Studies
Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Analytics
Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance
Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Strategy & Information Management
Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security
Master of Professional Studies in Paralegal Studies

Education

Education Specialist in Educational Leadership & Administration
Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Educational Technology
Graduate Certificate in Special Education for Cultural Responsiveness & Equity in Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Transition Special Education
Master of Arts in Education & Human Development / Educational Leadership & Administration
Master of Arts in Education & Human Development / Educational Technology Leadership
Master of Arts in Education & Human Development / Special Education for Cultural Responsiveness & Equity in Teaching
Master of Arts in Education in Human Development / Secondary Special Education & Transition Services

Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Systems Engineering

Healthcare

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Clinical Operations & Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Clinical Research Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Master of Science in Health Sciences in Clinical Research Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Master of Science in Health Sciences in Regulatory Affairs
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Medical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences / Medical Laboratory Sciences / Master of Science in Health Sciences / Molecular Diagnost
Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
Executive Master of Health Administration
Graduate Certificate in Brain Injury / Educational & Transition Services
Graduate Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Operations & Healthcare Management
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Administration
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Practice
Graduate Certificate in Correctional Health Administration
Graduate Certificate in Health Care Quality
Graduate Certificate in Health Policy & Media Engagement
Graduate Certificate in Integrative Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
Master of Business Administration / Healthcare
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Exercise Science in Strength & Conditioning
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Biomedical Informatics
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Biomedical Laboratory Science
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Biomedical Laboratory Science: Medical Laboratory Sciences
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Biomedical Laboratory Science: Translational Microbiology
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Clinical & Translational Research
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Clinical Microbiology
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Clinical Operations & Healthcare Management
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Clinical Research Administration
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Correctional Health Administration
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Health Care Quality
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Integrative Medicine
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Integrative Medicine / Fellowship
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Integrative Medicine / Nutrition
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Laboratory Medicine
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Molecular Diagnostic Sciences
Master of Science in Health Sciences / Regulatory Affairs
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Blood Banking
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Chemistry
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Hematology
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Microbiology
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Molecular Diagnostic Sciences

Math & Science

Master of Science in Health Sciences / Biomedical Laboratory Science: Immunohematology & Biotechnology Concentration

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice / Executive Leadership
Doctor of Nursing Practice / Family Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice / Health Policy
Doctor of Nursing Practice / Nursing Practice
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse-Midwifery
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Leadership & Management
Master of Science in Nursing / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychology & Human Services

Graduate Certificate in Job Development Job Placement
Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling