University Catalog > Departments > College of Arts and Sciences > Public and International Affairs
Skip Navigation
George Mason University
2002-03 University Catalog

Related Links:
Academics
Research Centers
Admissions
Schedule of Classes
Office of the Registrar

Public and International Affairs

Additional Undergraduate Requirements and Programs

Writing-Intensive Requirement (Government and International Politics and Public Administration)

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in government and international politics and in public administration may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing the 300-level GOVT courses in their major programs.

Writing-Intensive Requirement (ADJ)

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated "writing intensive" in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in administration of justice fulfill this requirement by successfully completing any of the following courses: ADJ 303, 401, 404, 407, 408, 423, 424, 479, 480. Students should complete ENGL 302 before taking the writing intensive course in the major or take the two courses simultaneously.

Honors Program

Qualified students majoring in government and international politics, in public administration, and in administration of justice may pursue advanced work leading to graduation with honors from the Department of Public and International Affairs. Those highly qualified students selected for the honors program participate in a two-course sequence, GOVT 491 and 496. To graduate with honors in government and international politics or public administration, students must complete these courses with a GPA of at least 3.000.

Honors Program (ADJ)

Qualified students may pursue advanced work leading to graduation with honors with a degree in Administration of Justice. Those highly qualified students selected for the honors program participate in a two-course sequence, ADJ 491 and 492. To graduate with honors in ADJ, students must complete these courses with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Teacher Licensure

Students who wish to become teachers should consult the section, "Professional Licensure" in the Graduate School of Education chapter and attend an information session during their sophomore year. Information sessions for teacher licensure are offered every month. Call (703) 993-2892/4648, email gseinfo@gmu.edu, or consult the web site at gse.gmu.edu for more information.