Graduate School of Education

Admission

For information about undergraduate initial teacher licensure for the music education programs in the instrumental or vocal/choral emphasis, contact the Music Department at (703) 993-3778; for the art education program, contact the Art and Visual Technology Department at (703) 993-8898; for the dance education program, contact the Dance Department at (703) 993-1114; and for the health/physical education program, contact the Department of Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources (HFRR) at (703) 993-2060. See the HFRR section in this chapter.

Information about graduate initial teacher licensure (with an option for an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, English as a second language, or foreign languages or for an M.Ed. in Special Education) is available in the Application for Graduate Study and in program brochures available in the GSE Office of Student and Faculty Services (Robinson Hall, Room A307). More specific information is available at monthly information sessions, "Think You Want to be a Teacher?" Call (703) 993-2892/4648 for dates and times. Distributed at these sessions are the Application for Graduate Study, Praxis registration brochures, program brochures and requirements, and other essential information.

Information about master of education degree programs (M.Ed. in Counseling and Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Education Leadership, and Special Education) and graduate certificate programs can be obtained from the program information specialists in Robinson Hall, Room A307, at (703) 993-2892/4648. Information about the M.A. in New Professional Studies: Teaching can be obtained from the Initiatives in Educational Transformation office at (703) 993-8320. For information about the adult education concentration in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, contact theOffice ofAdult Learning and Professional Development at (703) 993-3675.

Information about the doctoral program is available in the Ph.D. in Education Program Office at (703) 993-2011.

Application Deadlines

Generally, the application deadlines are April 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, and March 1 for summer. Some programs have different application deadlines. Consult the Application for Graduate Study or the web site at gse.gmu.edu, or contact the GSE Admissions Office in Robinson Hall, Room A308, at (703) 993-2144 for specifics.

Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

2. A 3.000 GPA (on a 4.000 scale) or better in the last 60 credits of undergraduate study or successful post-baccalaureate course work. Some programs may offer provisional admission to applicants with a lower GPA if there is additional evidence that the applicant can succeed in a graduate program.

3. Three letters of recommendation written on the form provided in the Application for Graduate Study.

4. A goals statement. Refer to the Application for Graduate Study.

5. Two official copies of transcripts from each institution attended. Transcript request forms are in the Application for Graduate Study. Unofficial copies of George Mason transcripts are acceptable.

6. Completed application form including a Virginia Domicile Classification form. Refer to the Application for Graduate Study.

7. Nonrefundable application fee, payable by check, money order, or credit card. Refer to the Application for Graduate Study.

8. Standardized test scores as required by some programs.

9. Departmental forms as required by some programs.

10. Experience or licensure as required by some programs.

11. Interview and writing sample as required by some programs.