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