Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution George Mason University

M.S. and Ph.D. Admissions Information

Admission Requirements and Information

For degree status, the general university graduate admissions requirements are as follows:

  • An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent must be verified from official transcripts.
  • A 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) or better in baccalaureate study.  If a student does not meet this requirement they may be accepted provisionally.

For full consideration for graduate admission, applicants must submit the following:

  • The non refundable $60 application fee if applying online; $75 application fee if submitting a paper application.
  • Two official copies of transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended (Transcript Request Form)
  • A 750 - 1000 word expanded goals statement (the essay can be submitted as part of the on-line application)
  • Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a faculty member in the applicant's undergraduate or graduate major field (Recomendation Form)
  • The Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates, if claiming entitlement to Virginia in-state tuition rates
  • In addition to the requirements above, Ph.D. program applicants must include a written sample of work that shows the applicant's potential for completing dissertation research in a doctoral program (the writing sample may be included as part of the on-line application or sent in hard copy).

  • Background courses in the social sciences, as well as prior work experience, are desirable. Prior graduate academic work is evaluated on an individual basis for possible transfer credit and fulfillment of program requirements; normally, the university does not permit any reduction in the total credits required for the degree. Although students may enroll on a full-time or part-time basis, entry into the program is in the fall semester only.

 

The GRE is not required, but may be submitted. 

An English Proficency Exam is required for all nonnative English speakers regardless of current residence. Proficiency in English is demonstrated through taking either the IELTS - Academic Exam (International English Language Testing System) or the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

An applicant may request an exemption from the English proficiency exam who has completed a bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university in a native English-speaking country, e.g.: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Required English Proficiency Exam Scores IELTS – Mason requires score of 6.5 or above. TOEFL – Applicants must achieve a 575 on the paper-based exam; a 230 on the computer-based exam; or an 88 on the Internet-based exam, with a minimum score of 20 in each sub-section.

English Language Proficiency Examination Contact Information

These web sites provide testing, registration information, and a list of domestic and international testing centers.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic) www.ielts.org

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
TOEFL Program Educational Testing Service Registration: 800-468-6335 Information: 609-771-7100 Fax: 609-771-7500 E-mail: toefl@ets.org Web: www.toefl.org

The institutional code for Mason is 5827.

English Language Institute (ELI)
Mason’s English Language Institute (ELI) provides an opportunity for prospective graduate applicants to study the English language and to prepare for English proficiency examinations. Please contact ELI directly for their semester and summer course offerings.

Self-Managed Application Process


Applications can be submitted using the paper application, or you may apply online for a graduate program. The online application requires the application fee to be paid by credit card. Please use the self-managed application process to send all your application support materials to the appropriate graduate admissions office.

The self managed application process requires applicants to submit supporting documents (e.g. transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays, writing samples, etc.) in one package mailed to Mason. These documents will then be matched with your online application. Please include your full name, web application login id, date of birth, and Mason G# (If you are currently not a Mason student, you received an email, a few days after you submitted your completed online application, which contained your Mason G#.).

Since graduate admission applications are handled within the individual colleges of Mason, it is critical that you send all of your supporting documentation to the correct admission address.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline for all students is February 1st. International students or student with international credentials must apply by January 15th. International students are encouraged to submit application materials as early as possible to ensure adequate processing time.

Applications can be accessed online at:  George Mason University Admissions

 

All applications for admission to ICAR must be sent to the following address for processing:

ICAR Graduate Admissions
3401 Fairfax Dr., MS 5E9
Arlington, VA 22201
703-993-1300

Information Sessions

ICAR offers Information Sessions throughout the year to prospective students to provide an opportunity to consult with faculty members about the program.  Information on the M.S. and Ph.D. programs, ICAR's research agenda, and practice opportunities for students while they are at ICAR, is presented.  Dates and time for these orientations: Schedule of ICAR's Information Sessions.

 

Dual Degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

The Department of Social Work is partnering with George Mason’s nationally recognized Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution (ICAR) to bring you a 3-year dual degree program. You can earn both an MSW and a Masters in Conflict Analysis & Resolution while taking advantage of the diversity of the D.C. metropolitan area and the university’s proximity to the nation’s capital. This is the only existing dual degree program of its kind! Apply now to begin in fall 2008.

Interested in this innovative partnership? Attend the information session! Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Truland Building, Room 555 4:30pm-5:30pm RSVP to jshedd@gmu.edu by Friday, February 15th. Click here for details.

Tuition and Financial Assistance

Academic Year 2007-2008

Student Type

Per Credit Hour

 

Graduate In-State

$337.00

 

Graduate Out-of-State

$845.00

 

ICAR has a limited number of funding sources to help support students financially.  Prospective students are advised to search for sources of support from the wide range of foundations and other institutions that offer support for graduate work. Contact the university's Office of Student Financial Aid regarding other forms of assistance.  The priority filing date for financial aid is February 1st.

Graduate New Student Fee

This is a mandatory, non-refundable, one-time fee. The fee is charged to the account of every newly admitted, degree-seeking student regardless of orientation attendance or enrollment status. The new student fee for Spring 2008 is $60.00.

International Student Health Insurance

Health insurance is required for all F-1 and J-1 visa holders. Students are required to purchase the policy arranged by the university, unless exempted by the Student Health Insurance Office. Health insurance fees are deducted from all payments received by the university before funds are applied to tuition or other charges. For exemption criteria see the University Catalog or contact the Student Health Insurance office in SUB I, Room 219, or call 703-993-2827.

Awards and Scholarships

Three annual awards are made for outstanding academic performance.

  1. The Brenda Rubenstein Memorial Award is given to a second-year master's student on the basis of his or her outstanding academic work during the first year.
  2. The James H. Laue Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with a research interest in peace and justice.  James Laue was a leading scholar in the field and a member of the ICAR faculty.
  3. The Baha'i Assembly of Greater Vienna gives an award each year to a student who has demonstrated commitment to peace building and international understanding.

International Student Admissions Information

International Transcript Submission Guidelines

International Student Admission Requirements and Information can be obtained at the George Mason University Admission site.

 

 

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