Graduate Pathway in Social Work

George Mason University

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Social Work 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.

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 Social Work

George Mason University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent with 30 credits of general studies or liberal arts course work. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent.
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.
Class size

15

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

2025/26 Academic Year
Fall semester dates: 18 August 2025 - 17 December 2025
Spring semester dates: 12 January 2026 - 13 May 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 41,590.00

Approximate cost

$ 41,590.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 506
Graduate Communication in the Disciplines I
4 Credit Units
EAP 410
Language Support for International Students
2 Credit Units
SOCW 600
Foundations of Social Work and Social Welfare
3 Credit Units
INYO 504
Graduate Transitions for International Students
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units

Semester 2

EAP 401
Advanced English Grammar for Multilingual Students
1 Credit Units
SOCW 671
Research Methods for Social Workers
3 Credit Units
EAP 507
Advanced Graduate Communication Across the Disciplines
4 Credit Units
INYO 505
Intercultural Competence and Professional Development for Multilingual Graduate
1 Credit Units
Total credit units
9 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.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Social Work-M.SW.

Minimum 3.0 GPA. B or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Additional Requirements