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Graduate School of Education - George Mason University

Our Graduate School of Education is the alma mater for one third of teachers and administrators in Northern Virginia’s world-class school systems. Each year, more than 3,000 graduate students enroll in our innovative academic programs, which include advanced study for teachers and school leaders, instructional design and technology, and a renowned PhD in Education program that is among the largest in the country.

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School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism - George Mason University

The School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism (SRHT) offers exciting, career-ready majors in dynamic fields such as athletic training, tourism and events management, health and physical education, kinesiology, sport management, and recreation management. SRHT features renowned faculty, cutting-edge research, six laboratories and centers, and a diverse student body of more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year. Each major requires one or more internship or clinical experiences, ensuring that students graduate not just with a transcript but with a resume that demonstrates their professional aptitude and skills.

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Areas of Study

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Our Philosophy

At George Mason University, our aim is not to be the best university in the world, but the best university for the world. We accept our responsibility to serve others, to help our students succeed, to enrich the life of our community, and to contribute to solving some of the most complex problems of our time.

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About CEHD

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) inspires undergraduate and graduate students to promote learning and development across the life span. Innovative, inclusive, and cutting-edge, the college and its two schools prepare professionals who improve lives and make a difference for our community and for the world.

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Students

One of the goals of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is to provide all students with personalized, high-quality experiential learning opportunities, both regionally and globally with multiple pathways and delivery formats that will enable all graduates to pursue meaningful lives and successful careers.

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Research

The college’s innovative research and pace of performance has resulted in a research portfolio that has grown dramatically compared to peer institutions, with annual expenditures exceeding $16 million annually. This research of consequence, undertaken by faculty in both schools, advances knowledge in the learning and developmental sciences, benefiting the greater community in Virginia and beyond.

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EDUC 897: Independent Study for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education

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Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credit hours: 1-6

Description:

Structured learning experience to extend and develop skills and knowledge relative to field of professional expertise. Offered by Graduate School of Education. May be repeated within the term.
Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to the PhD program and prior approval of advisor and PhD director.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Education.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Independent Study
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 23491, Instructor: Joan Shin
  • Spring 2019, Section: 002, CRN 23492, Instructor: Christan Coogle
  • Spring 2019, Section: 003, CRN 23493, Instructor: Shelley Wong
  • Spring 2019, Section: 004, CRN 23494, Instructor: William Brozo
  • Spring 2019, Section: 005, CRN 23485, Instructor: Jaime Lester
  • Spring 2019, Section: 006, CRN 23482, Instructor: Jaime Lester
  • Spring 2019, Section: 007, CRN 23483, Instructor: Jaime Lester
  • Spring 2019, Section: 008, CRN 23571, Instructor: Shane Caswell
  • Spring 2019, Section: 009, CRN 23572, Instructor: Marjorie Haley
  • Spring 2019, Section: 010, CRN 23618, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Spring 2019, Section: 011, CRN 23640, Instructor: Bethany Letiecq
  • Spring 2019, Section: 012, CRN 23641, Instructor: Meagan Call-Cummings
  • Spring 2019, Section: 013, CRN 23642, Instructor: Leslie La Croix
  • Spring 2019, Section: 014, CRN 23643, Instructor: Julie Kidd
  • Spring 2019, Section: 015, CRN 23644, Instructor: Bweikia Steen
  • Spring 2019, Section: 016, CRN 23645, Instructor: Seth Parsons
  • Spring 2019, Section: 017, CRN 23646, Instructor: Diana D'Amico
  • Spring 2019, Section: 018, CRN 23647, Instructor: Priscilla Norton
  • Spring 2019, Section: 019, CRN 23648, Instructor: Frederick Brigham
  • Spring 2019, Section: 020, CRN 23649, Instructor: Rebecca Fox
  • Spring 2019, Section: 021, CRN 23650, Instructor: Lorraine V. Pierce
  • Spring 2019, Section: 022, CRN 23651, Instructor: Sheri Berkeley
  • Spring 2019, Section: 023, CRN 23652, Instructor: Marjorie Haley
  • Spring 2019, Section: 024, CRN 23624, Instructor: Jaime Lester
  • Spring 2019, Section: 025, CRN 23653, Instructor: Meagan Call-Cummings
  • Spring 2019, Section: 026, CRN 23654, Instructor: Linda Mason
  • Spring 2019, Section: 027, CRN 23655, Instructor: Grace Francis
  • Spring 2019, Section: 028, CRN 23928, Instructor: Angela Miller
  • Spring 2019, Section: 029, CRN 23929, Instructor: Rebecca Fox
  • Spring 2019, Section: 030, CRN 23930, Instructor: Wendi Manuel-Scott
  • Spring 2019, Section: 031, CRN 23931, Instructor: Yoosun Chung
  • Spring 2019, Section: 032, CRN 24026, Instructor: John Cook
  • Spring 2019, Section: 033, CRN 24027, Instructor: Kevin Clark
  • Spring 2019, Section: 034, CRN 24204, Instructor: Rachel Lewis
  • Spring 2019, Section: 035, CRN 24229, Instructor: Janette Muir

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