Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Concentration in Mathematics Specialist Leader

This program is offered in both blended and 100% online formats. Please note: all online courses in both formats are run in a synchronous format. As a part of the blended format, face-to-face courses meet in the evenings on our Fairfax campus.
Most of our students maintain full-time employment during the program and complete it in less than three years.
If you are applying for the blended format, please apply under “on campus.” If you are applying for the 100% online format, please apply under “online.”

For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.

* Priority deadline ensures consideration for the intended semester as well as financial aid options for students. Programs will continue to review applications until at capacity. Some programs do not review applications past the priority deadline.

All application materials must be submitted through George Mason’s online graduate application. In addition to meeting general university admissions requirements, applicants will need to provide the requirements below.

To be considered for graduate studies, the following items are evaluated during the admission review process:

• Graduate application and fee
• 750- to 1,000-word written statement of your goals and interest in the program
• Current resume
• Two letters of recommendation: Applicants should follow the instructions included in the online application to submit the recommendation forms directly to their recommenders. Mason does not accept paper recommendations. Recommendations should be professional or academic in nature.
• Transcripts from all previous institutions attended in the United States. Please refer to the Office of Graduate Admissions information page for specific requirements regarding uploading unofficial transcripts.
• Applicants with transcripts from institutions outside of the United States could have additional requirements. Please refer to the How To Apply page for specific requirements about submitting international transcripts, evaluations, and English language proficiency.

Admission to graduate programs at George Mason University is competitive. Applicants are evaluated on the strength of their academic backgrounds, results of standardized exams (if required by the program), work experience, and any additional evidence of potential success in the program. Faculty admissions review is a holistic review of requirements as well as the applicant’s potential academic and professional success upon completion of the program.

At a minimum all admitted students must have:

• An earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from official transcripts. Expectation of an earned baccalaureate prior to the first day of classes for the term for which the student is applying will also meet this requirement. See the graduate admissions policy for more information.
• A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA are encouraged to apply, addressing previous academic challenges and highlighting evidence for future success in their goal statement.
• International students should reference Admission of International Students for additional requirements.

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Internship courses will incur a higher course fee to fund on-site assistance involving intensive clinical training/supervision.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $163.50

**VA state residents who are eligible must apply for the 15% PreK-16 VA Educators Discount in order to take advantage of the lower tuition. Eligible students receive 15% off the total tuition and mandatory student fee.

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.

Marie Champagne
Email: mchampa4@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-3173
Fairfax Campus: Thompson Hall, Suite 2600

To schedule an appointment: https://gmu.campus.eab.com/pal/nZv9-21tdf

New Advising Platform: Patriot Connect

As of May 22, Navigate Mason will be de-activated and advisors will begin using Patriot Connect for appointment scheduling. Any appointments after May 22 will need to be scheduled in Patriot Connect. Instructions on how to access and utilize this new system will be added here in the near future.

Patriot Connect is George Mason’s new platform designed to enhance your student journey. It will be your go-to for student success scheduling – such as academic advising, student success coaching, learning services, and more – ensuring you have the support you need to reach your goals at George Mason. Students will be able to login to Patriot Connect starting May 1.

Educators seeking to add the Virginia Math Specialist endorsement to their teaching license must meet the following requirements set forth by the state:

1. Teaching Experience – Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time, successful classroom teaching experience in a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-recognized accredited school. This experience must be completed while holding a valid provisional or initial teaching license, in which the teaching of mathematics was an important responsibility. This requirement ensures that candidates have developed the necessary classroom expertise and professional competencies for advanced licensure as a math specialist. (Students can be enrolled in our program while completing this 3-year requirement).
2. License Status – The required teaching experience must be completed before the Math Specialist endorsement can be added to a full, initial teaching license. Please note that the endorsement cannot be added to a provisional license.
3. Verification of Experience – Teaching experience must be officially documented and verified using the "Report on Experience" form, which must be included in the add-on endorsement application.

 Please note: Upon completion of the George Mason University Mathematics Specialist Leader program, you will be eligible for a Math Specialist Elementary or Math Specialist Elementary/Middle endorsement depending on your initial license and testing. Please see below for more information:

Forms

Current students should visit MyMason for important forms and documents.