Graduate Pathway in Educational Psychology

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Educational Psychology 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'.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Educational Psychology

George Mason University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent.
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.
Class size

15

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 21,130.00

Approximate cost

$ 21,130.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

INYO 504
Graduate Transitions for International Students
3 Credit Units
EAP 507
Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines
4 Credit Units
EDEP 602
Fundamentals of Educational Psychology
3 Credit Units
EAP 410
Language Support for International Students
1 Credit Units
EDRS 590
Education Research
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.