George Mason University Reviews

"Overall, the program provided excellent professors who are current leaders in the profession. The professors were flexible and considerate about the schedules of working adults. The partnership between the university and my school district also allowed for affordable tuition rates; my school district's agreement to cover the cost of several courses made it possible for me to complete the program. The coursework was rigorous and, overall, relevant to a career move in educational leadership."

"I chose George Mason University because I wanted an MEd with initial teacher's licensure so that I could teach English as a Second Language at the secondary level. Many other programs offered mostly general education courses, with a few tailored to teaching ESL, but at George Mason, nearly every course in my program was specific to teaching ESL. The best resources at GMU are the professors; all of my classes were taught by professionals with experience working in public schools, and they ensured that we were prepared to put theory into practice. I have found great enthusiasm for GMU's program from hiring school administrators, who recognize the quality of teachers and interns coming from George Mason."

"This rating is not just of the program but also of the University itself. This program is very valuable in an area so full of galleries and arts venues to learn from. The location suits the program very well and the professors' are full of valuable knowledge."

"I learned a lot from my professors and enjoyed many of them. I felt the level of support given from advisers was not very great. Most of the time I was finding out things on my own and after the fact. I was not informed of an alternate route for licensure that was applicable for me and my adviser was aware. This could have dramatically affected my graduation had I not found out from another student I am still very upset about that. Other than the poor advisement I have enjoyed my graduate program very much."

"The program is reasonable, but there are times when the work can be a little much. I understand that the coursework is supposed to prepare students for their careers, but possibly splitting some of the courses into different subjects may beneficial."

"I really enjoy my masters program, and I have leaned so much thus far. I just wish they had a little more guidance as to advising what classes to take during each semester. Apart from that, I love how this graduate program lets me have an area of specialization, and the professors here are very knowledgable!!"

"Uniquely situated in the bustling DC metroplex, George Mason offers unparalleled academic and professional opportunities. I am a second-year student in the MPA program and I've been impressed with the caliber of discussion in the classroom and the opportunities afforded to students because of our location and strong alumni network."

"I have appreciated my journey with George mason while earning my masters Degree. Access to the counselor has been challenging. Entrance to the program was difficult in which I almost turned to another school. Parking is terrible, especially when you already pay high fees for classes, parking for the class should be included."

"The focus on multiculturalism and social justice as well as the outstanding faculty are all definitely pros of the counseling program at Mason. On the con side, I would have appreciated more counseling opportunities, more opportunities for live supervision, and more use of case studies to develop learning around diagnosis, case conceptualization, etc."

"As an Accelerated Masters student (currently still an undergraduate but taking graduate courses) I must say that this program is wonderful! At all times I feel that I am being challenged to become a better student and [future] psychologist. My professors are extremely knowledgeable and even though I am still an undergraduate student, they do not expect any less from me than they do from my peers. The pros of my program certainly exceed the cons, which I honestly cannot even think of. The only con I would have to say would be the choice in concentrations. At other universities, a concentration that is more geared towards development is offered versus in this program, it is not. Besides that, all thumbs up for the Educational Psychology program at GMU!"

"As a doctorate student at GMU, I appreciate the flexibility that is imbedded into our program of study."

"As a accelerated masters student, I would recommend the educational psychology program for those who want to earn their masters degree in 5 years. The faculty and staff are amazing by being prompt and truly caring about your needs as a student. I'm extremely happy about choosing Mason to receive my masters degree."

"I am not happy with the University as a whole. While most of my professors are professional, I have had several that are extremely unprofessional and nothing was done to correct the problem. I feel that I am learning more as a substitute than as a student in my program. Most of the assignments are "busy work" and do not enhance the process at all."

"Overall, George Mason University, offers a very competitive and enriching graduate program within the field of Special Education. Professors are encouraging, helpful, and available in and out of the classroom. My only complaint would be the lack of availability to scholarships and grants at the graduate level."

"Pros -- excellent professors, challenging material. Cons -- workload is tough, but doable"

"Pros: 1. Professors and staff 2. Affiliations with some of the best organizations in the DC area Cons: 1. The cost of living around the DC area combined with the cost of graduate school puts most into a state of financial burden. 2. Commuting to campus can be difficult around the DC area,"

"I've gotten a great education at this program. In some ways I wish it were CACREP - not because I believe in the CACREP mission but because I want as few roadblocks as possible moving forward in this field and the CACREP thing does create some barriers."

"The proximity to Washington DC encourages campus diversity as well as academic, intern, and career opportunities."

"The EDLU Program is extremely well organized and operated. The Faculty is top notch. The school relates well to the surrounding school systems. The school enjoys a good record of its graduates passing the national administrative exam.."

"Pros: Teaching professors who are incredibly passionate about their profession, multiple opportunities to collaborate with peers, amazing Adaptive Technology Lab and class, many future job leads, and extremely affordable tuition for in-state residents. Mason's Special Education program is truly a hidden gem on campus! I already have a graduate degree from a "top tier" school (that was much more expensive) and Mason has definitely proven to be an excellent value proposition in my professional life. Cons: Fairfax, VA is one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S. so Mason remains a "commuter school" (although this has improved recently) with parking that's scarce/expensive, and not much name recognition for Mason in the wider world (although this seems to be improving as well) despite a large international segment of our student body."