BSEd Secondary Education at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (SEED) program provides students with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the educational needs of students in grades 6-12. The comprehensive program of study includes methods courses designed to prepare reflective teachers who are dedicated to knowing their students and their needs. Collaborations and partnerships with Northern Virginia schools ensure secondary education student complete relevant clinical experiences with experienced mentor teachers.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 120 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Advanced Composition (Mason Core); Literacy Across the Disciplines; Assessing Learning and Teaching in the Secondary Classroom; Creating Advocacy with Adolescent Learners; Perspectives on Extraordinary Teaching; Foundations of Secondary Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-Year Students Students entering as freshmen with an interest in majoring in Secondary Education will apply to Mason and declare the Secondary Education, BSEd with a particular concentration. Prior to initial enrollment, students must meet with their academic advisor and the Associate Director of Pre-Education Advising and Outreach. Transfer Students Transfer students with an interest in majoring in the BSEd in Secondary Education and a specific concentration will either apply to Mason and declare the program (if an external to Mason applicant) or file a change of major form (if a current Mason student). Prior to initial enrollment, students must meet with their academic advisor and the Associate Director of Pre-Education Advising and Outreach.

Entry terms: Fall (August start) and Spring (January start) for freshmen and transfer students.

Transfer students may start in the Spring (January) or Fall (August) semester.

Freshman: Non-binding Early Action deadline is November 1 (priority consideration for Honors College, University Scholars and merit-based scholarships); Regular Decision deadline is February 1 (Honors College considered on a space-available basis); the Spring semester priority deadline is October 1. FAFSA/VASA priority deadline is March 1.

International freshman: Fall (August start) Non-Binding Early Action November 1, Regular Decision February 1, final deadline June 1; Spring (January start) priority deadline October 1 and enrollment deposit deadline December 1.

Transfer priority deadlines: October 1 for Spring (January) and March 1 for Fall (August); applications after these dates are reviewed on a space-available basis.

The freshman application fee is $75 and the transfer application fee is $75; applicants apply through the Common App or George Mason's own online application. SAT/ACT scores are optional (score optional since 2007).

The transfer application fee is $75; transfer applicants use George Mason's Transfer Application.

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