Degree Description

The special education master's and graduate certificate programs at George Mason University provide you with the skills needed to successfully help people with disabilities reach their potential. Choose from Autism Spectrum Disorder or Applied Behavioral Analysis specializations or graduate certificate programs.

College Overview

George Mason University is a public institution that was founded in 1972. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,882 (fall 2021), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 817 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. George Mason University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #137. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,404; out-of-state tuition and fees are $37,568.George Mason University has three suburban campus locations near the District of Columbia in northern Virginia, as well as an international campus in Songdo, Korea. The school’s Fairfax, Virginia, campus is the hub of undergraduate student life. Students can live in traditional coed residence halls, suites and apartments. The main campus houses more than 6,200 students and 75 percent of freshman students live on campus in one of the residence halls.There are many ways for students to get involved. There are more than three dozen fraternities and sororities, as well as over 500 student clubs and organizations. The Patriot Activities Council plans major events, like Homecoming and Welcome Week. The school's Patriots sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The university also has a number of graduate schools and programs, including the well-regarded George Mason School of Law.George Mason University is a public institution that was founded in 1972. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,882 (fall 2021), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 817 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. George Mason University's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #137. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,404; out-of-state tuition and fees are $37,568.George Mason University has three suburban campus locations near the District of Columbia in northern Virginia, as well as an international campus in Songdo, Korea. The school’s Fairfax, Virginia, campus is the hub of undergraduate student life. Students can live in traditional coed residence halls, suites and apartments. The main campus houses more than 6,200 students and 75 percent of freshman students live on campus in one of the residence halls.There are many ways for students to get involved. There are more than three dozen fraternities and sororities, as well as over 500 student clubs and organizations. The Patriot Activities Council plans major events, like Homecoming and Welcome Week. The school's Patriots sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The university also has a number of graduate schools and programs, including the well-regarded George Mason School of Law.

College Features

• Top-ranked university

  • Recognized as one of the nation’s top research universities by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. ¹
  • Ranked #28 on U.S. News & World Report's "Most Innovative Schools." ²
  • U.S. News & World Report ranked Mason's Master's in Education programs #41 among public universities. ²
  • Master's in Special Education ranked #5 in the country with U.S. News & World Report. ²
• Largest public university in VA

  Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 35,000 students from 130 countries and 50 states and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility.
• Flexible and affordable

  Mason offers flexible online degrees and certificates in areas like business, computing, engineering, health, and psychology. Competitive tuition along with financial aid and scholarships makes top rated education available to more students.
• Advance your career

  Proven career, salary, and position advancement for George Mason’s online graduates.