Mission-driven

Student-centered

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at George Mason University is a vibrant and inclusive scholarly community focused on learning and development at all stages of life. We offer a diverse range of undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and transdisciplinary opportunities, integrating theory with practical experience and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in today's dynamic workforce.

Building Stronger Communities Together

Preparing Future Leaders

CEHD's undergraduate and graduate pathways combine academic study with high-impact learning experiences, including internships and clinical placements. Our graduates are prepared to lead and serve across education, health, and human services.

26% First Generation Undergraduate Students

Research That Transforms Practice

CEHD faculty conduct research that informs policy and improves practice in schools, organizations, and communities. Through funded projects, research centers, and interdisciplinary collaboration, our work addresses complex challenges and drives meaningful change.

Top 10% Best Graduate Programs

Partnerships that Make a Difference

Collaboration is central to CEHD’s mission. We partner with school districts, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to expand opportunity and strengthen systems. From initiatives like ERA-NOVA and the ACCESS Academy lab school to student internship sites, these partnerships create real-world impact.

700+ Student Internship Sites

Making Headlines

Sound study on Theodore Roosevelt Island brings students out of the lab and into the field

November 11, 2026

In the middle of the Potomac River just northeast of Arlington National Cemetery sits Theodore Roosevelt Island. Authorized as a memorial in 1932 and dedicated to the 26th president of the United States in 1967, the island includes forests that landscape architects restored with native trees and shrubs to create a sense of wilderness in honor of the great outdoorsman and conservationist. Now, it's a natural haven in a thriving urban center.

Education Leadership Program Maintains Partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools to Achieve Sustained Change Through Application of Improvement Science

October 19, 2026

The recent Learning to Improve Conference provided Education Leadership students an opportunity to showcase how they would identify and address a problem of practice as an aspiring PK-12 school or division leader.

CEHD Awards SEED Funding to Advance Innovative Research Across Disciplines

October 16, 2026

CEHD awarded SEED Funding to 10 interdisciplinary research projects during 2026–27, supporting innovative scholarship that addresses challenges in education, health, human development, and community well-being.