Program Description

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Instructions

The Computational Social Science (CSS) Graduate Certificate provides training in computer simulation and computational methods used to analyze social systems and processes.

The program is designed for students seeking to strengthen their analytical and modeling skills for applications in government, academia, and industry. Students from both social science and computational backgrounds gain interdisciplinary knowledge and practical experience in modeling complex social phenomena.

Core courses establish a shared foundation in computational social science, while elective courses allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests across a range of social domains.

Program Format

• Open to students with graduate standing at George Mason University
• Also open to students holding a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Available on a part-time or full-time basis

English Proficiency Requirements

All Mason students must have a full command of academic English to be successful in their studies. For this reason, Mason requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency for admission consideration, regardless of citizenship. Click here to view the requirements.

International Transcript Requirements

All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason’s free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. Mason evaluations are used for internal purposes and are not released to applicants. For information on international transcript requirements, go here.