Mathematics Education

George Mason students who are interestsed in teaching mathematics in grades 6 - 12 must complete a teacher licensure program through the Graduate School of Education in the College of Education and Human Development. Students prepare for graduate school by completing an undergraduate degree in the College of Science.

For more information, please check the website at www.gmu.edu/cos.

Graduate School of Education

Students with a baccalaureate degree may apply to the Secndary Education teacher licensure program. The first 15 credits of course work and a 6-credit internship make up the licensure component for individuals who are pursuing a full, initial license or who need to satisfy the state's requirements of a provisional license.

A 6-credit, 15-week daytime internship is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Three options are available based on the needs of most individuals:

• Secondary Professional Develoment School (SPDS) internship with a one-semester daytime internship in the classroom of trained clinical faculty.
• Student teaching internship with a one-semester daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher.
• On-the-job inernship. This option is available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited midddle or secondary school, and want to complete a master's degree.

For more information, please check the website at http://gse.gmu.edu