MEd Advanced Studies in Special Education

Program requirements may change; please refer to the Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.

Requirements: 30 credits total

• 12 credits ASTL core courses
• 18 credits of an area of emphasis including:

• • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Assistive Technology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Visual Impairments Licensure
  • Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum
  • Students with Disabilities who Access the Adapted Curriculum

ASTL Core Courses

• EDUC 606 Education and Culture | 3 credits
• EDUC 612 Inquiry into Practice | 2 credits (face-to-face summer session)
• EDUC 613 How Students Learn | 3 credits
• EDUC 614 Designing and Assessing Teaching and Learning | 2 credits
• EDUC 615 Educational Change | 2 credits

Tuition (2019 – 2020)

*For Virginia Educators:  PreK-12 educators in Virginia may receive a 15% discount off of the university’s approved tuition rate for in-state CEHD graduate students. For application deadlines and requirements, see cehd.gmu.edu/tuition-discount-for-virginia-educators.

**For Out-of-State Students:  Out-of-state CEHD students may receive an automatic discount of approximately 40% off of the university’s approved tuition rate for out-of-state graduate students. For further details, see cehd.gmu.edu/news/stories/tuition-discounts.

Please Note: In addition to the tuition and fees described above, various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees.

Financial Aid

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

All applicants should review the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Admissions page. For international applicants, see guidelines for International Graduate Requirements.

Prerequisites

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a US institution that is accredited by one of the organizations found here
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of study (Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success)
• One year of documented, successful teaching or related educational experience

Application Materials

• Graduate application
• Application fee
• Goals statement (750-1000 words) that addresses reasons for choosing this ASTL program
• Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University). Official transcripts are required after admission.
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references targeting applicant’s teaching skills and academic abilities
• For International Applicants:

• • Copies of unofficial university transcripts and any earned degree, translated to English and evaluated by the Mason Office of Admissions or through a verified external evaluation service. Please visit this page for more information.
  • Verification of English language proficiency. Please see the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information.

If you have any questions during the application process, please contact the CEHD Admissions Office at cehdgrad@gmu.edu or (703) 993-2892.

 
Want to learn more?

Check out the Curriculum and Instruction, ASTL: Special Education Concentration (MEd) program on the College of Education and Human Development website.