Program Description

This program is designed for students who seek training in computer simulation and related computational methods for analyzing social systems and processes. The program is open to all students with graduate standing at George Mason University and all students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university.

What it costs

https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees/

Application Deadline

Deadline for Spring 2023

Priority Deadline: 11/1

Standard Deadline: 11/1

Space Available Deadline (International): 11/15

Space Available Deadline (Domestic): 1/1

 

Deadline for Fall 2023

Priority Deadline: 4/15

Standard Deadline: 4/15

Space Available Deadline (International): 8/1

Space Available Deadline (Domestic): 8/1

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Program Summary

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Program: Computational Social Science Graduate Certificate

Degree: Graduate

College/School: College of Science

Credits: 15 total

Who should apply?

This program is designed for students who seek training in computer simulation and related computational methods for analyzing social systems and processes.

Why choose George Mason?

The Computational Social Science (CSS) certificate allows students with social science or computational backgrounds to acquire new knowledge and modeling skills to improve their qualifications and attractiveness to employers in government, academia, or industry. The core courses provide a common foundation; additional elective courses allow for a variety of student interests across diverse social domains.