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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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Southern Teachers Agency Recruiting

Posted by Meg Yoder

Southern Teachers is recruiting for the 2019-20 school year, and registration for their Job Fair in Charlotte (on February 2, 2019) will open November 1.

Read more | Nov 02, 2018

Positions at Ivymount School in Handshake

Posted by Meg Yoder

The Ivymount School serves over 200 students, ages 4 through 21, from throughout the Washington, DC area. Several positions at Ivymount School are currently open.

Read more | Nov 02, 2018

New Course Repeat Policy

Posted by Meg Yoder

Beginning this fall, George Mason University approved a university-wide change to the rules pertaining to repeating courses (AP. 1.3.4 in the Catalog). You are now limited in taking courses designated as “non-repeatable for credit” to a total of three times.  Dropping or withdrawing (W grade)…

Read more | Oct 28, 2018

Should I Selectively Withdraw from a Class?

Posted by Tyrone Lane

Withdrawing from a class can have all kinds of implications — financial, academic and personal. In general, it is best to withdraw from a course rather than taking a failing grade. If you're considering withdrawing from a class, make sure to also consider these five things. The Selective Withdrawal Period ends Sunday, October 28.

Read more | Oct 26, 2018

The 2300 Weekly Digest, Week of October 21, 2018

Posted by Meg Yoder

You can catch up on CEHD news and upcoming events each week in The 2300!  Read this week's editions here:

 

Read more | Oct 22, 2018

Explore PWCS Jobs at the Johnson Center

Posted by Meg Yoder

Prince William County Schools (PWCS) will be recruiting on campus this week.

Flyer for PWCS Kiosk event

Read more | Oct 19, 2018

OIPS Hiring Program Assistants

Posted by Meg Yoder

The Mason Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) is seeking two International Program Assistants.  Find out more about the postion and apply online here under Job: 2073439. 

Questions?  Contact OIPS Associate Director, Sonya Henry, at shenry12@gmu.edu.

Flyer for OIPS position

Read more | Oct 18, 2018

Counseling Job Fair

Posted by Meg Yoder

Flyer for Counseling Job Fair

Family Insight, P.C.  is hosting a job fair on Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Read more | Oct 16, 2018

Special Education Position Available

Posted by Meg Yoder

The Marcia D. Smith School, operated by Community Support Services, Inc., is seeking a Special Education teacher to work in a community based, non-public school with adolescents disabled by autism.

Read more | Oct 12, 2018

Strategies for Becoming a Productive Academic Writer

Posted by Meg Yoder

Flyer for Strategies for Becoming a Productive Academic Writer Workshop

 

Dr. Erin Peters-Burton will be leading a workshop for CEHD students interested in improving their academic writing with an aim to becoming published.  Strategies for Becoming a Productive Academic Writer will be held on Thursday, October 25 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in 2007 Thompson Hall.

Read more | Oct 11, 2018