Program Description

Application Requirements

Program-Specific Instructions

This is a state-approved teacher preparation program. In addition to coursework, students in Virginia Department of Education licensure pathways must complete additional licensure requirements to fulfill graduation requirements. See Catalog Degree Requirements.

Clinical Experiences:

Only a limited number of our partner school divisions permit students without a U.S. Social Security Number to complete the required clinical experiences onsite. Access to reliable transportation is essential to complete these placements in the designated divisions. Please note that successful completion of field experiences and internships is mandatory to fulfill degree requirements.

Licensure Eligibility:

Virginia state regulations require a valid U.S. Social Security Number to obtain a teaching license and to be employed by Virginia schools. Currently, George Mason University does not offer support services for obtaining a Social Security Number.

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.