Graduate Pathway in Special Education (Early Childhood Education)
Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Special Education 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 next semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.
When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.
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.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 70 (15 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 52, Duolingo 100, TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), or 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. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 14 August 2023 | 9 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 11 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 14 August 2023 | 13 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 9 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 14 August 2023 | 9 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 11 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 70 (15 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 52, Duolingo 100, TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), or 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. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2024 | 15 May 2025 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2024 | 15 May 2025 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 70 (15 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 52, Duolingo 100, TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), or 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. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 14 August 2023 | 9 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 11 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 14 August 2023 | 13 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 9 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 14 August 2023 | 9 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 8 January 2024 | 11 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 70 (15 all subscores), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all subscores), PTEA 52, Duolingo 100, TOEFL Essentials 7.5 (7.0 all subscores), or 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. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2024 | 15 May 2025 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (17 all subscores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 all subscores), PTEA 59, Duolingo 110, TOEFL Essentials 8.5 (8.0 all subscores), or Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 6. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $9,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Tuition and Funding:
For estimated tuition and funding details, please visit our costs page.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 12 August 2024 | 15 May 2025 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.