Up to twelve graduate electives may, with MEP faculty approval, be earned before taking the core courses. Credits earned at GW while the core courses are in progress. Up to twelve credits may be taken during the core courses. Elective course work during the intensive summer semester would exceed the six credits a student is allowed to take at one time during the summer sessions. Credits earned at GW after the core courses have been completed.
Many students take electives after they have completed the core courses.
We strongly encourage our students to complete or have credit for at least two electives before the end of MEP's academic year. Up to nine credits may be transferred from an accredited graduate program towards fulfillment of the elective requirement, providing they meet MEP standards. The courses can be taken before undertaking or after completing the MEP core courses.