Graduate Pathway in Public Policy
Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Public Policy are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.
Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your second semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 36-39 credit hour program (variable due to internship credit)
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 27-30 credit hours remaining toward degree
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA: 52, Password: 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 20 August 2018 | 15 May 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 15 January 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Class size: | 15 |
Where will it take me?
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0+ subscores in reading and writing), PTEA: 52, Password: 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 20 August 2018 | 15 May 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 15 January 2019 | 18 December 2019 | 2 Semesters | $36,800 |
| 19 August 2019 | 13 May 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
| 14 January 2020 | 16 December 2020 | 2 Semesters | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
9-13 hours per week |
| Class size: | 15 |