Curriculum and Instruction, MEd

This master's degree is offered to students preparing for initial teacher licensure, advanced teacher education, or ancillary educational programs.

Banner Code: E1-MED-CRIN

Degree Requirements

Total credits: 30-39

Concentrations are listed within the subject areas listed below. Each concentration wholly describes the requirements for the degree and the concentration. Students should choose one concentration.

Concentration Areas

• Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)
• Assistive Technology
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Mathematics Specialist Leader (MSPL)

Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)

The ASTL Concentrations are for practicing teachers and other educators who want to continue to grow professionally. The program is comprised of two components: 12 credits in Education Core focused on critical inquiry and reflection, learning theory, pedagogy, culture, and educational change, plus 18-21 credits in an area of specialization, called the Concentration. The successful completion of these two program components comprises the master’s degree. All ASTL Concentrations provide advanced, graduate-level coursework taught by experienced faculty in that specialization area. The courses, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, help teachers think and practice as board-certified teachers. The program helps practicing teachers develop as equity-centered content and pedagogical leaders. ASTL helps develop teacher-leaders who take an inquiry stance on their educational practice and who lead from the classroom and beyond as they contribute to ongoing school improvement and educational change. While developing expertise in a content area and enhancing their understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse students and families, teachers reflect critically on issues of equity and social justice, and use systematic inquiry to inform decision-making and effect change.

Experienced teachers and other educators with or without a master's degree may apply for the master's degree program. The ASTL program also provides an option for teachers to earn a Gifted Education Graduate Certificate.

MEd Requirements Common to all ASTL Concentrations

Concentration in ASTL: Diversity and Exceptionality in PK-12 Schools (ADEP)

This concentration joins graduate courses in Special Education, Gifted Education, and Second Language Learning. It is designed for general education teachers who seek to enhance their professional knowledge and skills related to students with disabilities, students who demonstrate advanced capabilities in various domains, and English Learners.

Coursework

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Courses may be substituted with advisor approval.

Concentration in ASTL: Individualized (AATL)

This individualized concentration is developed in concert with a student’s advisor to provide coursework in a student’s specialized area that is not provided in other ASTL concentrations. The student works with the program director to design a program of study that provides individualized learning experiences in an area of expertise relevant to one’s professional educational setting.

Coursework

Concentration in ASTL: Physical Education (APED)

This concentration provides coursework in research design, curriculum development, collaborative supervision, research in pedagogy, and advanced adapted content. It is designed for practicing PE teachers seeking to improve their professional knowledge and teaching performance for improving student learning.

Coursework

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Students may choose an alternate elective with advisor approval.

Concentration in ASTL: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) (ASTM)

This concentration provides advanced professional development in science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching and learning for practicing elementary, middle, or high school science teachers.

Coursework

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Courses may be substituted with advisor approval.

Assistive Technology

The Assistive Technology program prepares educators and other professionals to work with individuals with disabilities, service providers, and family members. Graduates will use technology to assist individuals to function more effectively in school, home, work, and community environments.

Concentration in Assistive Technology (AT)

Coursework

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education

The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education prepare teachers to work with multicultural and multilingual pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students who are learning English. The ESOL concentrations develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support learning effectively, respond to diverse learners’ needs, and create more equitable and socially just classrooms in U.S. and international contexts. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration leads to PK-12 Virginia state licensure to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Non-Licensure) concentration is for those who want to learn more about supporting multilingual learners but who are not seeking initial Virginia teaching licensure. 

Concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Licensure) (ESLI)

Coursework

Concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Non-Licensure) (ESNL)

Coursework

Foreign Language Education

The Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction with concentrations in Foreign Language Education prepare teachers to be foreign/world language teachers in PK-12 schools. The foreign language concentrations lead to PK-12 Virginia state licensure in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Latin, or Spanish. The foreign language concentrations develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support language learning effectively, respond to diverse learners’ needs, and create more equitable and socially just language classrooms in U.S. and international contexts.

Certain licensure requirements must be met prior to applying for internship in the Foreign Language Education concentrations. Licensure requirements are determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia and may change at any time. If changes to these requirements occur, students must meet the current testing and licensure requirements as set forth in the legal Code of Virginia.

Concentration in Arabic Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (ARLE)

Coursework

Concentration in Chinese Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (CHLE)

Coursework

Concentration in French Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (FRLE)

Coursework

Concentration in German Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (GELE)

Coursework

Concentration in Japanese Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (JALE)

Coursework

Concentration in Korean Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (KOLE)

Coursework

Concentration in Latin Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (LALE)

Coursework

Concentration in Spanish Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) (SPLE)

Coursework

Mathematics Specialist Leader (MSPL)

Concentration in Mathematics Specialist Leader (K-8) (MSPL)

This 30-credit concentration is designed for working professionals. Students study mathematics content and pedagogy, teaching, curriculum and professional development. They also explore school-based leadership issues in mathematics education. The internship is an individual experience designed and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor or mentor. This program includes all coursework required for Virginia mathematics specialist (K-8) endorsement. Students must earn a B- or higher in all program coursework. Graduates who apply for this endorsement must have three years of successful teaching experience at the time of application.

Coursework

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Arabic Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (Arabic Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of a minimum of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Chinese Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (Chinese Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of a minimum of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA  
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

 For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Non-Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Education (PK-12 Non-Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 138 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (French Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction Instruction, (French Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of a minimum of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (German Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (German Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree option must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Japanese Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, (Japanese Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Korean Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (Korean Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. 

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Latin Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (Latin Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Bachelor's Degree (any)/Curriculum and Instruction, Accelerated MEd (Spanish Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) Concentration)

Overview

Highly-qualified undergraduates may be admitted to the bachelor's/accelerated master's program and obtain a BA or BS in any degree area and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (Spanish Foreign Language Education (PK-12 Licensure) concentration) in an accelerated time-frame after satisfactory completion of 144 credits.

See AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree for policies related to this program.

Students in an accelerated degree program must fulfill all university requirements for the master's degree. For policies governing all graduate degrees, see AP.6 Graduate Policies.

BAM Pathway Admission Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions Policies and Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies. For information specific to this accelerated master's program, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits, and additional unit-specific criteria (see Application Requirements and Deadlines).

Students who are accepted into the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and course-specific pre-requisites.

Accelerated Master’s Admission Requirements

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MEd program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form:

• 3.0 overall GPA
• Completion of specific undergraduate coursework    
• Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation. 

Accelerated Pathway Requirements

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor):

For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.