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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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Advisors are key resources to help you navigate the university, work toward completion of your degree requirements, and explore opportunities to diversify your portfolio of experiences to gain future employment or entry into advanced studies.

Students at gameAlthough advising is not mandatory for some programs, it is highly recommended that you meet with your advisor at least once per semester to review degree progress and plan for future semesters. If you choose not to meet with your advisor, you may miss key information and opportunities to make your experience at Mason a more valuable one. Friends and other CEHD students are great resources, but they are not reliable sources of information for your individual degree requirements and career trajectory. A reliable resource is an official university employee and the subject matter expert on the question at hand (i.e., Licensure, Endorsements, Academic Advising, Career Services, Admissions, Registrar, ITS Support, etc.). When in doubt, ask your advisor!

Advisor Locator

Advisors are located in each program. Find the contact information for your advisor below. Click on the program name to visit their website for additional information and to schedule an appointment. Students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching should visit Pre-Teaching Advising to learn how to become a teacher. Students who are currently experiencing academic challenges or recovering from academic warning, probation, or suspension are encouraged to visit Academic Success Resources. Undergraduate students who are undecided and interested in exploring different majors at the university, please call 703.993.2470 to schedule a one-on-one appointment with an advisor.

Pre-teaching Advising

Undergraduate Advising, Kerri Marianos
Endorsements Advising, Mary Slone O’Neill
preteach@gmu.edu
703.993.2080

Graduate School of Education Program Advising

Program Location Phone
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Assistive Technology Finley Building, Suite 102 703-993-3670
Counseling and Development Krug Hall, Suite 202 703-993-2087
Early Childhood Education Thompson Hall, Suite 1200 703-993-3844
Education Leadership Thompson Hall, Suite 1300 703-993-3633
Education Policy West Building, Suite 2100 703-993-3361
Educational Psychology West Building, Suite 2100 703-993-3679
Elementary Education (PK-6) Thompson Hall, Suite 1800B 703-993-3696
English as Second Language (PK-12) Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Foreign Language and Latin (PK-12) Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Higher Education West Building, Suite 2200 703-993-2011
Human Development and Family Science Thompson Hall, Room 1101 703-993-5076
Instructional Design and Technology Thompson Hall, Suite L046 703-993-3798
International Education Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Learning Technologies in Schools Thompson Hall, Suite L046 703-993-3798
Literacy and Reading Thompson Hall, Suite 1500 703-993-7611
Mathematics Education Leadership Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Phd in Education West Building, Suite 2200 703-993-2011
Research Methodology West Building, Suite 2100 703-993-2688
Science Education Research West Building, Suite 2200 703-993-2011
Secondary Education 6-12 Thompson Hall, Suite 1800 703-993-3696
Special Education Finley Building, Suite 102 703-993-3670
Teacher Professional Development Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Teaching Culturally, Linguistically Diverse & Exceptional Learners Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794
Teaching and Teacher Education West Building, Suite 2200 703-993-2011
Transformative Teaching Thompson Hall, Suite 2600 703-993-2794

School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Program Advising

Program Location Phone
Athletic Training Bull Run Hall, Room 208D (SciTech) 703-993-9914
Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion Bull Run Hall, Room 207 (SciTech) 703-993-7607
Kinesiology Thompson Hall, Suite 2300/Bull Run Hall, Room 225B (SciTech) 703-993-5261
Health and Physical Education Bull Run Hall, Room 228B (SciTech) 703-993-2096
Physical Activity for Lifetime Wellness Recreation Athletic Complex, 2108 703-993-1996
Recreation Management Thompson Hall, Suite 1407/Bull Run Hall, Room 228C (SciTech) 703-993-2068
Sport Management Thompson Hall, Suite 2300 703-993-5200
Sport and Recreation Studies Bull Run Hall, Room 220 (SciTech)/Thompson Hall Suite 1400 703-993-2068
Tourism and Events Management Thompson Hall, Suite 2300 703-993-5200

Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law established to protect the privacy of student records. Student and Academic Affairs and the CEHD faculty and staff abide by these privacy guidelines. Confidential student information will not be communicated to a third party, including immediate family members, without the expressed consent of the student, except when allowed under FERPA law.