Elementary Education PK-6
Admissions
Pre-Admission Requirements
- Attend an information session.
- Complete endorsement requirements - students who are within nine credits of completing endorsement requirements will be evaluated for admission.
- Visit the Endorsement website and fill out Online Endorsement Review and send supporting documentation with Endorsement Review Cover Letter to licensure specialist (CEHD Licensure Specialist, 4400 University Dr, MS4B3, Fairfax, VA 22030).
- Students will receive an email notifying them that the Endorsement Review has been updated and should print out the Endorsement Review Summary and send to Admissions Office with supporting documentation.
- Register to take Praxis I test so that scores can be submitted by the application deadline to GMU institutional code 5827 (please allow 4-6 weeks for scores to arrive). Applicants may submit qualifying SAT or ACT scores in lieu of Praxis I .
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of study. Some applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted provisionally if there is sufficient evidence of potential success.
- Two sealed official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants do not need to send in transcripts for courses taken at George Mason University.
- Complete graduate application to include application fee and a 750 -1000 word goal statement that addresses the reasons for choosing to become an elementary teacher. Steps for Applying.
- Three letters of recommendation from former or current employers or university professors, targeting work experiences and academic abilities. Please use the Letters of Recommendation Form.
- Endorsement Review Summary (see Pre-Admission Requirements above)
- Passing Praxis I test scores or qualifying SAT/ACT scores.
- If you are an applicant with international credentials, please consult the Information for International Applicants
Supporting documentation should be sent in one package to:
George Mason University
CEHD Admissions
4400 University Dr., MS 4D1
Fairfax, VA 22030
Application Deadlines
- Summer Start: (PDS Semester Long Internship Program--Fairfax or Loudoun): February 1
- Fall Start: (PDS Year Long Internship Program): February 1
Post Admission
There are four tests you need to have passed prior to internship. It is recommended that you start taking them early to ensure you obtain passing scores on time.
PhD Admissions
Detailed Admission information is available at PhD Admissions