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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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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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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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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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CEHD Student Organizations

Involvement in student organizations has many benefits. Joining a student organization can help you feel a part of a community, network, relive stress, become more focused and garner leadership skills. The College of Education and Human Development has several organizations you can be involved in as an undergraduate or graduate student. Interested in what other organizations are at Mason or considering joining Greek Life? Visit Student Involvement to learn more!

All in the Family (HDFS)

Advisor: Dr. Bethany Letiecq

Email: bletiecq@gmu.edu

President: Brianna Diederichsen

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdfs.studorg

Description: The purpose of the Human Development and Family Science Student Organization is to promote the field of Human Development and Family Science, to promote health and wellbeing for individuals and families in the community and the university, to unite students within the HDFS community, and to provide additional educational opportunities to the students, local community and the university.

Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society – Gamma Mu Upsilon Chapter

Advisor: Dr. Victoria Stone

Email: vstone@gmu.edu

President: Kayla Vaughan

Websites: http://www.csi-net.org/members/group.aspx?id=111448

Description: Chi Sigma Iota has active members in many stages of academia including current students, alumni, and faculty. The organization focuses on promoting excellence in the profession of counseling and hopes to get members more involved in professional development, community engagement, wellness, and more.

Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a 3.5 GPA and have completed at least 9 credits as a degree-seeking student in the Counseling and Development program.

Educators Rising Collegiate

Advisor: Brianna Alford

Email: balford@gmu.edu

President: Cedric Price

Description: Educators Rising Collegiate is a student organization for undergraduate students, dedicated to the promotion of matters that educators are facing today. Educators Rising Collegiate aims to connect students to individuals throughout Mason, local school educators, and members associated with PDK International.

Eligibility Requirements: Members must be an undergraduate student, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Mason Athletic Training Society (MATS)

Advisor: Dr. Marcie Fyock

Email: mfyock@gmu.edu

President: Dejae Dickson

GetConnected Website: https://getconnected.gmu.edu/organization/MATS

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmu_mats

Instagram: GMU_MATS

Description: Mason Athletic Training Society (MATS) is for students who are interested in Athletic Training as a profession. We aim to provide a forum for members interested in the field of athletic training to promote fellowship among members of the Athletic Training Education Program in an intellectual manner. MATS will expand your view and perception of the profession through seminars, symposiums, tutoring, study groups and organizational trips.

Mason Kinesiology Club

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Advisor: Stormi Woltz

Email: swoltz@gmu.edu

President: Robert Sykes Jr.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMUkinesiology

Description: The purpose of the Mason Kinesiology Club is to promote health and wellness and the field of kinesiology to the community. Kinesiology Clubs looks to unite students within the kinesiology community by providing additional educational opportunities to the students, local community and the university.

PhD in Education Student Organization (PESO)

Advisors: Dr. Margret Hjalmarson and Dr. Ivory Berry

Email: mhjalmar@gmu.edu

President: Amber B. Sansbury

Description: This organization is established to advance collegiality, advocate for doctoral student needs, and develop and sustain professional relationships among the doctoral students, faculty, and staff within the College of Education and Human Development.

Physical Education Teacher Education Society (PETES)

Advisor: Dr. Risto Marttinen

Email: rmarttin@gmu.edu

President: Eric Jimmison

GetConnected Website: https://getconnected.gmu.edu/organization/PETES

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PETESGMU/

Description: The Physical Education Teacher Education Society is a society for declared physical education majors. The purpose of this organization is to unite physical education majors through networking, mentorship and physical activity.

Rho Phi Lambda - Alpha Tau Chapter: National Recreation Management Honor Society

Advisor: Paul Gilbert

Email: pgilbert@nvrpa.org

President: Lia Winnard

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rho-Phi-Lambda-at-George-Mason-University-Alpha-Tau-Chapter-1451180375192351/?fref=ts

Description: Rho Phi Lambda is the national honor fraternity for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. The Mason chapter is Alpha Tau. Rho Phi Lambda recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and service.

Eligibility Requirements: https://rht.gmu.edu/therapeutic-recreation/student-activities

Sport Management Society

Advisor: Dr. Pierre Rodgers

Email: prodgers@gmu.edu

President: Ben Sale

Email: sportsociety@gmail.com

GetConnected Website: https://getconnected.gmu.edu/organization/Sport_Management_Society

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SportManagementSociety

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeMasonSMS

Description: Sport Management Society provides a space for students with an interest in different aspects of the sport industry to gather in a fun, social environment. Through study sessions, guest speakers, conference attendance, and social events students will network and learn about various aspects of the sport industry.

Tourism and Events Management (TEM) Society

Advisor: Brianna Alford

Email: balford@gmu.edu

Description: The Tourism and Events Management Society is looking to further the professional development of students interested in the Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Management industries. The Society strives to engage students through academic workshops, professional development opportunities, and social events and programming to create a sense of TEM community, enhance understanding of the industries, and build lifelong connections with peers and faculty.

If you are interested in becoming a member of this organization, please e-mail the CEHD Student Enrichment Coordinator, Brianna Alford, at balford@gmu.edu.

Get Connected

Get Connected is Mason’s online platform for involvement. Through Get Connected you can see what events are planned, join student organizations, and market your own campus events. Every students is able to use Get Connected. Simply make your own profile by visiting Get Connected and start getting involved!