Admissions

Ph.D. Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from regionally accredited institutions.
  • Two sealed official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University.
  • Complete graduate application to include application fee and a 750 -1000 word goal statement that addresses the reasons for choosing to enter the PhD program. Steps for Applying .
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional references. Please use Letters of Recommendation Form.
  • A minimum of three years of successful work experience in an educational, community or human services environment.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores for General Test (verbal and quantitative) and Writing Assessment. Scores taken within the last 5 years are acceptable.
  • Current resume.
  • If you are an applicant with international credentials, please consult the Information for International Applicants

Supporting documentation should be sent in one package to:

George Mason University
CEHD Admissions
4400 University Dr., MS 4D1
Fairfax, VA 22030