1. Contact the program coordinator, Dr. Pam Leconte, at (202) 994-1534, to schedule an informational interview.

2. Complete the required application forms:

• The application to the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 2134 G Street, NW, The George Washington University, Washington, DC  20052.  (To receive an application contact the School at 202-994-6160; there will be a $55.00 application fee.)

• The Program Application for All Special Education Graduate Programs: (Please be sure to specify, in Section 2 of this form, that you are applying to the program emphasis.)

3. Send your resume, a letter of intent stating your professional goals and reasons for applying,     and a complete program application to the program coordinator

4. Have all official transcripts sent to the Graduate School of Education and Human Development; have copies of these transcripts sent to the program coordinator.

5. Submit your score for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) to the Admissions Officer in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

6. Request 3 references and have each reference send a letter of recommendation to the program coordinator.  Send them along with other required materials (listed above) in one packet to the admissions Officer in the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

7. It is important that your credentials reach the appropriate offices.  Please use the following Application Checklist in forwarding your credentials:
 

CONTACT:     Dr. Pam Leconte, by written or verbal request, to schedule an interview, to acquire further information about the program
 
REMEMBER:  To have your test scores (either the GRE or the MAT) forwarded to the Admissions Officer, the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, by testing agency.  (Use the address listed above for the Graduate School of Education and Human Development.)

Following the completion of these procedures, the candidate will participate in a final intake interview with staff which will be scheduled by the program coordinator.  Upon admission, a program plan will be developed jointly between the student and the program coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE
Every effort is made to provide accessibility and accommodations to graduate students with disabilities.  Support services for students with disabilities can be provided by The George Washington University, Office of Disability Support Services (202-994-8250).

STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Traineeship recipients will be determined through staff review of above information and materials in conjunction with the applicant's professional experiences, a writing sample, and his/her ability to meet the Graduate School of Education and Human Development entrance requirements.  Students who are selected to receive financial assistance will enter into an agreement to comply with Rehabilitation Services Administration regulations regarding entering nonprofit public employment.  They will also enter into the Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education policy regarding tuition assistance, grades, and completion of courses.

UNIVERSITY POLICY ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
George Washington University does no discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap in any of its education programs or activities.  Federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 call for an explicit statement that the requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap extends to employment in and admission to such programs and activities.  The University extends to employment in and admission to such programs and activities.  The University is also subject to the District of Columbia Human Rights Law. Inquiries concerning the application of this policy and federal laws and regulations concerning discrimmination in education or employment programs and activities may be addressed to the Assistant Provost for Affirmative Action, Rice Hall, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.  20052, or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.