George Mason University
Master's Degree: Education Leadership
Endorsement Course Work: Math Specialist Leader concentration

Introduction

The Mathematics Education Leadership Program offers a 33-credit Master of Education Leadership degree with a concentration in Math Specialist Leader (K-8). The concentration is a unique three-year program for persons who desire part-time study to become specialists in the teaching and leadership of school mathematics. Students in the program study mathematics content, teaching, curriculum, and leadership.

Program Information

The concentration in Mathematics Education Leadership prepares individuals for master teacher, lead teacher, content specialist, or school wide leadership positions in mathematics. Course work includes study or experiences in education leadership, mathematics teaching and learning, instructional technology, and curriculum development. Program participants study and use research that has significant positive effects on professional development and teaching and learning mathematics. Program experiences prepare students to select, develop, and implement school-based curricula and teaching/learning materials for students, as well as in-service, professional development programs for teachers. The internship in Mathematics Education Leadership is an individual experience designed and developed in consultation with a faculty advisor or mentor. The Math Specialist Leader concentration includes the required course work for state endorsement as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist. Students study mathematics content and mathematics pedagogy in the program. Students who apply for a Math Specialist Endorsement must have three years of successful teaching experience and a master's degree.

Course Work

Total credits: 33

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with 3.000 GPA in the last 60 credits of study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
• Two official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Unofficial Mason transcripts are acceptable. Applicants with degrees from abroad must have transcripts officially translated and evaluated. Organizations that provide this services are listed in the
  

Application for Graduate Study

For program codes and deadlines at a glance as well as links to individual program admission requirements and related information, refer to GSE Programs Chart .

Grading Policies
Participants in a graduate program must maintain a 3.000 GPA (B average). George Mason allows 6 credits of C grades for graduation with a master's degree.

Transfer of Credit
Up to 15 credits for the master's degree may be transferred from a Virginia Participating Partner Institution with the approval of the program coordinator. Credits must be less than six years old, at the graduate level, and graded (grade of B or better, no pass/fail, audit, school district professional development courses, etc.)

Tuition
Rates are available at http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/tuition/.

Financial Aid

Information on loans, assistantships, fellowships, and other types of financial aid is available in the Office of Student Financial Aid which can be reached via telephone at (703) 993-2353 or on the web at http://apollo.gmu.edu/finaid.

Extended Studies
Individuals who miss the deadline for submitting a complete graduate application and want to begin taking courses may take one course through Extended Studies. However, a complete application must be submitted by the end of the term, and individuals must be accepted into the program before registering for the second course. Completion of course work through Extended Studies will not guarantee admission to the degree program.

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