Admissions

Pre-Admission Requirements

Submit Endorsement Requirements Worksheet. See “Endorsement Requirements" below. In lieu of the 30 endorsement credits, applicants may submit ACTFL test scores and complete 2 three-hour courses in the target language. See ACTFL TEST for further details.
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 .

Endorsement Requirements

The program offers seven endorsements. An endorsement requirements worksheet should be submitted prior to the application for admission: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish , or Latin. Complete the top portion and deliver or mail with copies of transcripts to Nanette Rutsch, Robinson A, room A 312 or Mail Stop 4B3. In lieu of the 30 endorsement credits, applicants may submit ACTFL TESTscores and complete 2 three-hour courses in the target language.

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 a foreign language 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.
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

See ACTFL TEST for important information regarding licensure and admission for students applying to the Foreign Language program.

Application Deadlines

Students admitted for fall are eligible to begin course work in summer or fall term.

Fall and Summer: March 1
Spring: November 1

Non-Degree Studies

Applicants who have missed the deadline for submitting a complete graduate application and wish to begin taking courses, may take a course through Non-Degree Studies. However, a complete application for degree status must be submitted by the next application deadline.

Post Admission

Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) is now required for all teachers applying for initial licensure. Students must submit passing VCLA scores prior to internship (composite=470). For more information on the test and how to register, please visit: VCLA . Scores should be reported directly to GMU.
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT) are required prior to internship effective spring 2008. See ACTFL TEST for further details.
In addition to these requirements, licensure candidates seeking endorsements in French, Spanish, and/or German must take and pass the Praxis II: French (169), Spanish (161), and/or German (162).

PhD Admissions

Detailed Admission information is available at PhD Admissions

Foreign Language PK-12