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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

How will YOU make an impact?

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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 of Consequence
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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Supporting Mason LIFE

June 6, 2019

Mason grads coordinate successful fundraiser at elementary school. Read more...
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Accredited Educator Preparation

May 31, 2019

George Mason receives accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Read more...
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Dreaming Big

May 22, 2019

John Johnson cherishing intern experiences with NFL’s Redskins, Jaguars. Read more...
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Former Virginia Education Secretary Concerned About Teaching Profession

May 22, 2019

Drops in students pursuing teaching profession worry former education secretary. Read more...
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National Exposure

May 20, 2019

Mason sport management students showcase their work on ESPN+. Read more...
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Sixteen CEHD Faculty Members Receive Promotion and/or Tenure

May 15, 2019

Dean Ginsberg announced that sixteen faculty members received promotion and/or tenure. Read more...
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Learning Abroad

May 10, 2019

Spring break program explores Assistive Technology in South Korea. Read more...
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2019 Program Award Winners

May 6, 2019

CEHD program award winners in 2019. Read more...
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Robot Exclusive

April 30, 2019

Tourism and events management student helps promote Mason Dining through Starship delivery robots. Read more...
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Counseling Duo Earns Top Honors

April 29, 2019

Rita Chi-Ying Chung and Frederic Bemak are two of just five at the university to receive Presidential Awards for Faculty Excellence. Read more...