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A score of 4 on the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam qualifies the student for credit in CS 112 Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core).

A score of 4 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) computer science exam qualifies students for credit in CS 112, and a score of 5 or more qualifies students for credit in CS 211 Object-Oriented Programming.

A score of 4 on the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam qualifies students for credit in CS 112 Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core).

A score of 4 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) computer science exam qualifies students for credits in CS 112, and a score of 5 or more qualifies students for credit in CS 211 Object-Oriented Programming.

Undergraduate students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be accepted into the Bioengineering, MS program, if they have met the following criteria, that must be verified: Submission of BAM Transition Form by stated deadline. Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.

All requirements as noted in AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements Completion of all BAS, Cyber Security concentration requirements and all requirements outlined in AP.5.3.2 Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.

Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.

All requirements as noted in AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements Completion of all BAS, Data Analytics concentration requirements and all requirements outlined in AP.5.3.2 Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form: Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of specific undergraduate coursework Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Minimum grade of B- in each advanced standing course Submission of BAM Transition Form to Office of the University Registrar at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester

Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement.

Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement (please refer to AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees ). Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned).

Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement (please refer to AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees).

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form : Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of specific undergraduate coursework Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Minimum grade of B in each advanced standing course Submission of BAM Transition Form to the School of Art advisor at the beginning of the student’s final undergraduate semester . Full details can be found at AP.6.7.3

Students admitted to the BAM MBA Pathway program can be formally admitted to the MBA program if they have met the following criteria: • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 AND • Minimum grade of B- in each advanced standing course AND • Successfully met Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) as verified on the Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition form AND submitted the application for graduation

Students already admitted in the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the MA program, if they have met the following criteria, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition form: Minimum overall GPA of 3.50 Minimum grade of B in each advanced standing course Successfully meeting Mason's requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation.

Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses with the minimum grade requirement of B-. Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned).

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form: Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of specific undergraduate coursework Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Minimum grade of B in each advanced standing course Submission of BAM Transition Form to the School of Music advisor at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester.

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form : Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of at least one approved undergraduate AMGT course – AMGT 405 Introduction to Arts Management or AMGT 410 The Arts and Community Engagement with a minimum grade of B- Minimum grade of B- in each Advanced Standing Course Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Submission of BAM Transition Form to Office of the University Registrar at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form: Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of specific undergraduate coursework Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Minimum grade of B- in each advanced standing course Submission of BAM Transition Form to the School of Music advisor at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester . Full details can be found at AP.6.7.3

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MA program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of specific undergraduate coursework Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Minimum grade of B- in each advanced standing course.

Completion of at least one approved undergraduate methods course COMM 400 , COMM 490 / COMM 491 , or another methods course approved by the COMM BAM director, approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement of B-. Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned).

Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement of B-. Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned).

Undergraduate students admitted to the accelerated master’s program pathway will be fully admitted into the MAT program if they meet the following requirements, as verified on the Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Transition Form: Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 Completion of specific undergraduate BFA coursework Successfully meet Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and complete the application for graduation Minimum grade of B- in each advanced standing course Submission of BAM Transition Form to the School of Art advisor at the beginning of student’s final undergraduate semester.

Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master's program, if they have met the following criteria, that will be verified: Submission of BAM Transition Form by stated deadline Sufficient minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits) Sufficient minimum major area GPA (if applicable for undergraduate degree conferral) Completion of specific undergraduate coursework, approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement of B- Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned) Successfully meeting Mason's requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation.

Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master’s program, if they have met the following criteria, that will be verified: Submission of BAM Transition Form by stated deadline Sufficient minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits) Sufficient minimum major area GPA (if applicable for undergraduate degree conferral) Completion of specific undergraduate coursework, approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement of B- Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned) Successfully meeting George Mason's requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation.

Undergraduate students already admitted to the BAM Pathway will be admitted to the intended master’s program, if they have met the following criteria: Submission of BAM Transition Form by stated deadline Sufficient minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for conferred undergraduate degree (which does not include any earned reserve graduate credits) Sufficient minimum major area GPA (if applicable for undergraduate degree conferral) Completion of approved advanced standing courses and any reserve graduate courses that have met the minimum grade requirement of B- Successful completion of required minimum of 120 credits needed for undergraduate degree conferral (after exclusion of any satisfactory reserve graduate credits earned) Successfully meeting Mason’s requirements for undergraduate degree conferral (graduation) and completing the application for graduation.

If students earn at least a B- in these classes, they are granted advanced standing in the master's program and must then complete 18 (thesis option) or 25 (comprehensive exam option) additional credits to receive the master's degree.

If students earn at least a B- in these classes, they are granted advanced standing in the master's program and must then complete 18 additional credits to receive the master's degree.

If students earn at least a 3.00 GPA in these classes, they are granted advanced standing in the master's program and must then complete an additional 24 credits to receive the master's degree.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) ARTH 599 Special Topics in Art History (may be repeated for up to 12 credits when topic differs) ARTH 595 Curating an Exhibit (may be repeated for up to 6 credits when topic differs) Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program ARTH 599 Special Topics in Art History (may be repeated for up to 6 credits when topic differs) For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) PSYC 531 Mammalian Neurobiology 3 or NEUR 603 Mammalian Neuroanatomy PSYC 558 Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory 3 or PSYC 685 Cognitive Neuroscience PSYC 555 Neuroimaging 3 PSYC 559 Behavioral Chemistry 3 PSYC 592 Special Topics 1 1-6 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program PSYC 531 Mammalian Neurobiology 3 or NEUR 603 Mammalian Neuroanatomy PSYC 558 Neuronal Bases of Learning and Memory 3 or PSYC 685 Cognitive Neuroscience PSYC 555 Neuroimaging 3 PSYC 559 Behavioral Chemistry 3 PSYC 592 Special Topics 1 1-6 PSYC 642 General Linear Modeling I 4 1 When topic is Animal Behavior, Biological Bases of Alzheimer's Disease, Human Brain Stimulation, Cognitive Electrophysiology or Comparative Cognition.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses : Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses : Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 9 credits.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Advanced standing courses may substitute for some or all (up to 12 credits) of the 400-level requirements in the BA in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Chinese . Course List Code Title Credits CHIN 500 Chinese Linguistics & Teaching Methodology 3 CHIN 510 Topics in Traditional Chinese Literature 3 CHIN 518 Approaches to Classical/Literary Chinese 3 CHIN 520 Chinese and Sinophone Cinema 3 CHIN 555 Topics in Chinese Poetry and Poetics 3 CHIN 575 Chinese Popular Culture 3 CHIN 576 Advanced Translation 3 CHIN 585 Chinese Theatrical Dramas in the 20th Century 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses: Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate student status, of graduate-level coursework from the list below that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Course List Code Title Credits KORE 511 Korean Language Pedagogy 3 KORE 520 Seminar in Korean Popular Narrative 3 KORE 530 Korean Multimedia Pedagogy 3 KORE 540 Korean Translation Practicum 3 KORE 550 Critical Korean Cultural Studies 3 KORE 560 Seminar in Gender and Society of Korea 3 KORE 570 Seminar in Korean Culture and Media 3 FRLN 565 Theory of Translation 3 FRLN 573 Basic Issues in Language Pedagogy 3 FRLN 575 Heritage Language Education 3 FRLN 590 Internship in Community-Based Learning 3 ​Reserve Graduate Credit courses Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate student status, of graduate-level coursework from the list below that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Advanced standing courses may substitute for some or all (up to 12 credits) of the 400-level requirements in the BA in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Advanced standing courses may substitute for some or all (up to 12 credits) of the 400-level requirements in the BA in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish . Course List Code Title Credits SPAN 500 History of the Spanish Language 3 SPAN 501 Applied Spanish Grammar 3 SPAN 502 Hispanic Sociolinguistics 3 SPAN 503 Spanish Linguistics for Educators 3 SPAN 505 Applied Spanish Stylistics in Multilingual and Multimodal Contexts 3 SPAN 510 Methods of Literary and Cultural Studies 3 SPAN 512 Mass Media and Popular Culture 3 SPAN 520 Studies in Medieval Spanish Literature 3 SPAN 525 Studies in Renaissance Literature 3 SPAN 530 Studies in the Literature of the Golden Age 3 SPAN 540 Studies in 20th-Century Literature 3 SPAN 544 Spanish-Language Film, Television, and Digital Media 3 SPAN 545 Studies in Hispanic Literature 3 SPAN 551 Special Topics in Spanish 3 SPAN 570 Language Politics and Policy 3 SPAN 571 Methods and Curriculum Design for Teaching Spanish 3 SPAN 574 Critical Approaches to Teaching Spanish-language Culture 3 SPAN 575 Teaching Spanish for Social Justice 3 SPAN 576 Advanced Translation 3 SPAN 580 Contemporary Hispanic Institutions 3 SPAN 585 Languages in Contact 3 SPAN 590 Bilingual Education in the Spanish-Speaking World 3 FRLN 510 Bibliography and Research in Foreign Languages and Literature 3 FRLN 525 Literary Translation 3 FRLN 530 Topics in Comparative World Literatures 3 FRLN 550 Special Topics 3 FRLN 551 Special Topics 3 FRLN 565 Theory of Translation 3 FRLN 572 Integrating Technology into Language Learning 3 FRLN 573 Basic Issues in Language Pedagogy 3 FRLN 575 Heritage Language Education 3 FRLN 590 Internship in Community-Based Learning 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate student status, of graduate-level coursework from the list below that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following courses which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit . A minimum grade of B- is required. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B in each) AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program AMGT 603 The Arts in Society 1 3 AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management 2 3 1 Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 2 Prerequisite: AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Course List Code Title Credits AII 600 Foundations and Practice of Machine Learning for Artificial Intelligence (satisfies IT 416 ) 3 AIT 536 Foundations of Applied AI (satisfies IT 371 ) 3 AIT 618 Human-AI Interaction (satisfies SYST 469 ) 3 AIT 670 Cloud Computing Security (satisfies IT 481 ) 3 Reserve Credit Courses: Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate status, of graduate-level coursework that will only count toward the graduate degree program.

Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits: Advanced Standing course: Course List Code Title Credits NUTR 513 Advanced Community Nutrition 3 NUTR 515 Fundamentals of Cooking 3 NUTR 522 Nutrition Across the Lifespan 3 NUTR 626 Food Systems 3 *Other courses as approved by department chair.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Course List Code Title Credits ANTH 531 Refugees in the Contemporary World 3 ANTH 535 Sociocultural Theory in Anthropology 3 ANTH 537 Biocultural Theory in Anthropology 3 ANTH 555 Policy and Culture 3 ANTH 556 Human Growth and Development 3 ANTH 557 Human Origins 3 ANTH 570 Andean Archaeology 3 ANTH 577 Mortuary Archaeology 3 ANTH 580 Environmental Anthropology 3 ANTH 581 Medical Anthropology 3 ANTH 582 Human Osteology 3 ANTH 583 Human Osteology Lab 1 ANTH 584 Paleopathology 3 ANTH 585 Bioarchaeology 3 ANTH 586 Quantitative Methods in Anthropology 3 ANTH 587 Zooarchaeology 4 ANTH 590 Forensic Anthropology 3 ANTH 591 Forensic Anthropology Lab 2 ANTH 599 Contemporary Issues in Anthropology 3 ANTH 616 Anthropology of the City 3 ANTH 635 Regional Ethnography 3 ANTH 640 Applied Anthropology 3 ANTH 650 Ethnographic Research Methods 3 ANTH 684 Independent Study in Sociocultural Anthropology 1-6 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program All courses listed as advanced standing credit can be used for reserve graduate credit.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Courses include any graduate CRIM course with the exception of CRIM 517 Research Practicum in Justice Policy and Practice . Accelerated master's students will work with undergraduate and graduate advisors to select courses for their plan of study.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students may take up to 6 credits of graduate-level courses that will count as advanced standing (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below: Course List Code Title Credits ECE 505 Hardware Security 3 ECE 508 Internet of Things 3 ECE 511 Computer Architecture 3 ECE 512 3 ECE 542 Computer Network Architectures and Protocols 3 ECE 554 Machine Learning for Embedded Systems 3 These courses may be used as technical electives in the Cyber Security Engineering, BS program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits. For Cyber Security Engineering, BS students, t hese advanced standing courses count towards undergraduate degree requirements and as credits earned towards the accelerated master’s degree. Students selecting up to two courses (6 credits) of approved master’s level courses may select from the combined Cyber Security Engineering course list and Systems Engineering and Operations Research course list given below.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Course List Code Title Credits MEIS 500 Critical Issues and Debates in Middle East and Islamic Studies 3 HIST 575 Approaches to Middle East and Islamic History 3 RELI 644 Islamic Texts and Contexts 3 GOVT 632 Politics and Societies of the Middle East 3 ANTH 650 Ethnographic Research Methods 3 GLOA 605 Interdisciplinary Research Methods 3 GOVT 500 The Scientific Method and Research Design 3 HIST 610 The Study and Writing of History 3 SOCI 620 Methods and Logic of Social Inquiry 3 RELI 630 Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program Course List Code Title Credits ANTH 635 Regional Ethnography (when topic is Middle East and North Africa) 3 ARTH 599 Special Topics in Art History (when topic is Middle Eastern or Islamic art) 1-6 ARTH 699 Topics in Art History (when topic is Middle East or Islamic Art) 3 CONF 653 World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution 3 ENGH 591 Topics in Folklore Studies 3 ENGH 665 Seminar in Global Culture (when topic is Middle East or Muslim world) 3 FRLN 550 Special Topics (when topic is a language of the Middle East or Muslim world) 3 FRLN 551 Special Topics (when topic is a language of the Middle East or Muslim world) 3 GGS 533 Issues in Regional Geography (when topic is Middle East) 1-6 HIST 535 Problems in Global History 3 HIST 585 Problems in Middle Eastern History 3 MEIS 599 Issues in Middle East and Islamic Studies 3 RELI 591 Special Topics in Religious Studies (when topic is Islam or Muslim communities) 3 RELI 645 Muslim Comparative Theologies: Sunni-Shi`i Religious Thought 3 RELI 646 Islam and Human Rights 3 RELI 660 Islamic Biomedical Ethics 3 For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students may take up to 12 credits of graduate-level courses that will count as advanced standing (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below: Course List Code Title Credits CS 571 Operating Systems (to replace CS 471 ) 3 CS 580 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (to replace CS 480 ) 3 CS 583 Analysis of Algorithms (to replace CS 483 ) 3 CS 584 Theory and Applications of Data Mining (to replace CS 484 ) 3 ECE 508 Internet of Things (elective for BS CS) 3 ECE 511 Computer Architecture (Computer Science-related course for BS CS) 3 ECE 512 (elective for BS CS) 3 ECE 516 Mobile Systems and Applications (elective for BS CS) 3 ECE 527 Learning From Data (elective for BS CS) 3 ECE 542 Computer Network Architectures and Protocols (to replace CS 455 ) 3 ECE 554 Machine Learning for Embedded Systems 3 ECE 555 GPU Architecture and Programming 3 ECE 556 Neuromorphic Computing 3 Reserve credit courses: Additional courses (up to 6 credits) may be selected from the above list as credits to be put on reserve to be later applied to the graduate program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing course: Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs. Students selecting up to two courses (6 credits) of approved master’s level courses may select from the combined Computer Science course list and Systems Engineering and Operations Research course list given below.

Students may take up to four graduate level courses (12 credits) that count as advanced standing.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Required Course 3 GLOA 600 Global Competencies Additional Optional Courses GLOA 610 Economic Globalization and Development GLOA 615 Case Studies in Globalization 1 GLOA 599 Issues in Global Affairs 2 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program GLOA 599 Issues in Global Affairs 2 1-6 GLOA 605 Interdisciplinary Research Methods 3 GLOA 615 Case Studies in Globalization 3 500- or 600-level courses approved for student's specialization 1 First 3 credits taken to fulfill the GLOA 615 requirement.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Students who have already taken the undergraduate equivalents of these courses, before entering the BAM program, can substitute other graduate-level LING courses, as needed, with the approval of the academic advisor.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing course: Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) 500- or 600-level SOCI courses (up to 12 credits) SOCI 620 Methods and Logic of Social Inquiry (will count for SOCI 303 Methods and Logic of Inquiry (Mason Core) ) and SOCI 636 Statistical Reasoning for Applied Research (will count for SOCI 213 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Mason Core) ). Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program 500- or 600-level SOCI courses (up to 6 credits) For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) 500- or 600-level HIST courses HIST 610 The Study and Writing of History is preferred, but not required Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program 500- or 600-level HIST courses For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following Advanced Standing courses which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit . A minimum grade of B- is required. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B- in each) AVT 595 Introduction to Art Teaching and Learning 3 AVT 605 Issues and Research in Art Education 3 AVT 667 Two-Dimensional Art Making and Differentiated Instruction 3 AVT 668 Three-Dimensional Art Making Across Cultures 3

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following Advanced Standing courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B in each) AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program AMGT 603 The Arts in Society 1 3 AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management 2 3 1 Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 2 Prerequisite: AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits. For Computer Engineering, BS students, t hese advanced standing courses count towards undergraduate degree requirements and as credits earned towards the accelerated master’s degree. Students selecting up to two courses (6 credits) of approved master’s level courses may select from the combined Electrical and Computer Engineering course list and Systems Engineering and Operations Research course list given below.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing course: Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs. Students selecting up to two courses (6 credits) of approved master’s level courses may select from the combined Mechanical Engineering course list and Systems Engineering and Operations Research course list given below. Select at most two from the following Mechanical Engineering courses: Course List Code Title Credits ME 521 Energy Transfer ME 531 Energy Transmission ME 541 Power Generation ME 542 Energy Utilization Select the remaining from the following Systems Engineering and Operations Research courses: Course List Code Title Credits SYST 510 Systems Definition and Cost Modeling (Core) SYST 514 Systems Thinking SYST 520 System Engineering Design (Core) SYST 530 Systems Engineering Management I (Core) SYST 542 Decision Support Systems Engineering SYST 573 Decision and Risk Analysis SYST 538 Analytics for Financial Engineering and Econometrics SYST 560 Introduction to Air Traffic Control SYST 563 Evidence-Based Systems Engineering SYST 568 Applied Predictive Analytics SYST 584 Heterogeneous Data Fusion SYST 588 Financial Systems Engineering I: Introduction to Options, Futures, and Derivatives While still in undergraduate status, a maximum of 6 additional graduate credits may be taken as reserve graduate credit and applied to the master's program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing course: Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs. Students selecting up to two courses (6 credits) of approved master’s level courses may select from the combined Statistics course list and Systems Engineering and Operations Research course list given below.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students may take up to 12 credits of graduate-level courses that will count as advanced standing (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below: Note that that either ECE 584 Semiconductor Device Fundamentals or ECE 586 Digital Integrated Circuits or ECE 587 Design of Analog Integrated Circuits can be used to meet the ECE 433 Linear Electronics II requirement for the BS in Electrical Engineering program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following Advanced Standing courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B- in each) AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate will only count for the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. These courses may be chosen from the list of graduate courses in the following table.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum 12 credits.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses : Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. These advanced standing courses must satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs and be approved by the academic advisors and/or directors of both the BS and MS programs (or the bioengineering department chair). Reserve Graduate Credit courses : Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate status, of graduate-level coursework that must come from courses that fulfill the Bioengineering MS program (including the courses listed above that were not taken as Advanced Standing).

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 technical elective credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Students are encouraged to take up to four of the following courses, based on their chosen concentration area in the master's program:

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B in each) FOLK 501 Advanced Introduction to Folklore and Folklife FOLK 510 Folklore and Ethnographic Research Methods FOLK 550 Topics in Public and Applied Folklore FOLK 560 Topics in Genre and Theory FOLK 570 Topics in Regional Folklore Studies FOLK 601 Folklore Theory and History FOLK 690 Field School for Cultural Documentation Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program FOLK 501 Advanced Introduction to Folklore and Folklife FOLK 510 Folklore and Ethnographic Research Methods FOLK 550 Topics in Public and Applied Folklore FOLK 560 Topics in Genre and Theory FOLK 570 Topics in Regional Folklore Studies FOLK 601 Folklore Theory and History FOLK 690 Field School for Cultural Documentation For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses may choose from the following: Advanced Standing Courses: (substitutes are possible for major-specific BS Health Administration degree required courses, or as a required College of Public Health elective) Course List Code Title Credits HI 670 Introduction to Health Informatics 1 3 HI 671 Health Care Databases 2 3 HI 672 Health Data: Vocabulary and Standards 3 3 HI 677 Health Care Security Policy 4 3 HI 613 Project Management in Health Information Technology 5 3 Any MSHI program course as approved by program director.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Course List Code Title Credits HE 500 Introduction to Higher Education 3 HE 521 History of Higher Education 3 HE 610 Higher Education Assessment and Research 3 HE 645 College Students Today 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate student status, of graduate-level coursework from the list below that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing course: Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs. Students selecting up to two courses (6 credits) of approved master’s level courses may select from the combined Mechanical Engineering course list and Systems Engineering and Operations Research course list given below. Select at most two from the following Mechanical Engineering courses: Course List Code Title Credits ME 521 Energy Transfer ME 531 Energy Transmission ME 541 Power Generation ME 542 Energy Utilization Select the remaining from the following Systems Engineering and Operations Research courses: Course List Code Title Credits SYST 521 Network Analysis OR 538 Analytics for Financial Engineering and Econometrics OR 541 Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization (Core) OR 542 Operations Research: Stochastic Models (Core) OR 568 Applied Predictive Analytics (Core) OR 588 Financial Systems Engineering I: Introduction to Options, Futures, and Derivatives While still in undergraduate status, a maximum of 6 additional graduate credits may be taken as reserve graduate credit and applied to the master's program.

Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) CSS 600 Introduction to Computational Social Science (3 credits) CSS 605 Object-Oriented Modeling in Social Science (3 credits) CSS 610 Agent-based Modeling and Simulation (3 credits) CSS 620 Origins of Social Complexity (3 credits) Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program CSS 600 Introduction to Computational Social Science (3 credits) CSS 605 Object-Oriented Modeling in Social Science (3 credits) CSS 610 Agent-based Modeling and Simulation (3 credits) CSS 620 Origins of Social Complexity (3 credits) CSS 625 Complexity Theory in the Social Sciences (3 credits) CSS 645 Spatial Agent-Based Models of Human-Environment Interactions (3 credits) CSS 692 Social Network Analysis (3 credits) For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) ECON 695 Special Topics in Economics 1 3 EVPP 533 Energy Policy 3 EVPP 642 Environmental Policy 3 GGS 507 Geographic Approaches for Sustainable Development 3 PHIL 643 Environmental Ethics 3 ANTH 580 Environmental Anthropology 3 COMM 637 Risk Communication 3 COMM 641 Environmental Communication 3 COMM 660 Climate Change and Sustainability Communication Campaigns 3 EVPP 524 Introduction to Environmental and Resource Economics 3 EVPP 529 Environmental Science Communication 3 EVPP 534 Food-Energy-Water Nexus 3 EVPP 608 Introduction to Environmental Social Science 3 EVPP 638 Corporate Environmental Management and Policy 3 EVPP 670 Environmental Law 3 GGS 553 Geographic Information Systems 3 GLOA 615 Case Studies in Globalization 2 3 HIST 615 Problems in American History 1-6 PHIL 694 Special Topics in Contemporary Philosophy 3 RELI 636 Religion and the Natural Environment 3 Reserve Graduate credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program ECON 695 Special Topics in Economics 1 3 EVPP 533 Energy Policy 3 EVPP 642 Environmental Policy 3 GGS 507 Geographic Approaches for Sustainable Development 3 PHIL 643 Environmental Ethics 3 ANTH 580 Environmental Anthropology 3 COMM 637 Risk Communication 3 COMM 641 Environmental Communication 3 COMM 660 Climate Change and Sustainability Communication Campaigns 3 EVPP 524 Introduction to Environmental and Resource Economics 3 EVPP 529 Environmental Science Communication 3 EVPP 534 Food-Energy-Water Nexus 3 EVPP 608 Introduction to Environmental Social Science 3 EVPP 638 Corporate Environmental Management and Policy 3 EVPP 670 Environmental Law 3 GGS 553 Geographic Information Systems 3 GLOA 615 Case Studies in Globalization 2 3 HIST 615 Problems in American History 1-6 PHIL 694 Special Topics in Contemporary Philosophy 3 RELI 636 Religion and the Natural Environment 3 1 When the topic involves energy, sustainability, or environmental issues.

Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) RELI 600 Interdisciplinary Pathways in the Study of Religion 3 RELI 630 Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion 3 RELI 632 Interreligious Dialogue 3 RELI 633 Issues in Religious Ethics 3 RELI 640 Religion and Law 3 RELI 591 Special Topics in Religious Studies 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program RELI 600 Interdisciplinary Pathways in the Study of Religion 3 RELI 630 Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion 3 RELI 632 Interreligious Dialogue 3 RELI 633 Issues in Religious Ethics 3 RELI 640 Religion and Law 3 RELI 591 Special Topics in Religious Studies 3 For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) INTS 540 Contemporary Issues in Social Justice & Human Rights 3 INTS 534 Research for Social Change 3 INTS 537 Critical Race Studies 3 INTS 538 Representations of Race 4 WMST 504 Gender, Sexuality, and Disability 3 WMST 602 Queer Theory 3 WMST 608 Gender, Sexuality, and Human Rights 3 WMST 630 Feminist Theories 3 PHIL 643 Environmental Ethics 3 PUAD 540 Public Policy Process 3 PUAD 649 Advocacy and Lobbying 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program INTS 534 Research for Social Change 3 INTS 537 Critical Race Studies 3 INTS 538 Representations of Race 4 WMST 504 Gender, Sexuality, and Disability 3 WMST 602 Queer Theory 3 WMST 608 Gender, Sexuality, and Human Rights 3 WMST 630 Feminist Theories 3 PHIL 643 Environmental Ethics 3 PUAD 540 Public Policy Process 3 PUAD 649 Advocacy and Lobbying 3 ​ For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Course List Code Title Credits GOVT 540 International Relations 3 HIST 617 Topics in the American Civil War Era 3 HIST 631 Era of the American Revolution 3 PUBP 504 Grand Strategy 3 PUBP 506 Ethics and the Use of Force 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program Course List Code Title Credits BIOD 609 Biodefense Strategy 3 For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) Course List Code Title Credits WMST 504 Gender, Sexuality, and Disability 3 WMST 602 Queer Theory 3 WMST 608 Gender, Sexuality, and Human Rights 3 WMST 610 Feminist Research Methods 3 WMST 630 Feminist Theories 3 WMST 640 Transnational Issues of Gender and Race 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program Course List Code Title Credits WMST 504 Gender, Sexuality, and Disability 3 WMST 602 Queer Theory 3 WMST 608 Gender, Sexuality, and Human Rights 3 WMST 610 Feminist Research Methods 3 WMST 630 Feminist Theories 3 WMST 640 Transnational Issues of Gender and Race 3 For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) ECON 535 Survey of Applied Econometrics (3 credits) ECON 611 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits) ECON 612 Microeconomic Theory II (3 credits) ECON 615 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits) ECON 630 Mathematical Economics I (3 credits) Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program ECON 535 Survey of Applied Econometrics (3 credits) ECON 611 Microeconomic Theory (3 credits) ECON 612 Microeconomic Theory II (3 credits) ECON 615 Macroeconomic Theory (3 credits) ECON 623 American Economic History (3 credits) ECON 630 Mathematical Economics I (3 credits) ECON 676 Comparative Economic Systems (3 credits) ECON 695 Special Topics in Economics (3 credits) For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students may take up to 9 credits of graduate-level courses that will count as advanced standing (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12 credits from the list below.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, which in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. ENGH 501 Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing (3 credits) ENGH 502 Research Methods in Professional and Technical Writing (3 credits) ENGH 503 Theory and Practice of Editing (3 credits) ENGH 505 Document Design (3 credits) Reserve Graduate Credit courses Students may complete up to 6 credits, while in undergraduate status, of graduate-level coursework from the list below that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits) 600-level PHIL courses , with the exception of PHIL 600 Proseminar in Philosophy and PHIL 693 Directed Readings in Philosophy , with the advice and approval of the department. Advanced standing courses may fulfill the requirement in the BA in Philosophy for Analytic Tradition, Continental Tradition, or Ethics and Social and Political Philosophy, if content is appropriate and with permission of the department.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following Advanced Standing courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B in each) 1 MUSI 573 Accompanying and Musicianship III 3 MUSI 613 Graduate Orchestration 3 MUSI 651 Keyboard Pedagogy II 3 MUSI 652 Vocal Pedagogy II 3 MUSI 653 Instrumental Pedagogy II 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program MUSI 610 Topics in Music Theory 3 MUSI 611 Analytical Techniques 3 MUSI 630 Topics in Music History and Literature 3 MUSI 640 Topics in World Musics 3 MUSI 662 Introduction to Research in Music 3 MUSI 664 Advanced Pedagogy 3 1 These courses are cross-listed graduate/undergraduate classes and must not have been taken previously at the undergraduate level.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced standing courses: Students may take up to 12 credits of graduate-level courses that will count as advanced standing (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below: Note that ECE 542 can be used to meet the ECE 465 requirement for the BS in Computer Engineering program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following courses which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit (to be determined by the student and their advisor.) These courses will be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserved Graduate Credit . Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B- in each) AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program AMGT 603 The Arts in Society 1 3 AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management 2 3 1 Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 2 Prerequisite: AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements see AP.6.7 Bachelor's Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following graduate courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B- in each) AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program AMGT 603 The Arts in Society 1 3 AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management 2 3 1 Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 2 Prerequisite: AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees .

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Advanced Standing courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Course List Code Title Credits COMM 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies 3 COMM 602 Theories and Research of Mass Communication 3 COMM 605 Intercultural Communication 3 COMM 615 Political Communication 3 COMM 620 Health Communication 3 COMM 630 Theories of Public Relations 3 COMM 632 Persuasion Theory 3 COMM 634 Theories of Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM 635 Organizational Communication 3 COMM 636 Communication Consulting 3 COMM 637 Risk Communication 3 COMM 639 Science Communication 3 COMM 640 The Issues of Science and Politics 3 COMM 641 Environmental Communication 3 COMM 642 Science and the Public 3 COMM 644 Analysis and Criticism of Science Journalism 3 COMM 653 Graduate Seminar in Instructional Communication 3 COMM 660 Climate Change and Sustainability Communication Campaigns 3 COMM 670 Social Marketing 3 COMM 682 Popular Culture and Health 3 COMM 690 Special Topics in Communication 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses Students may complete up to 6 credits while in undergraduate student status, of graduate-level coursework from the list below that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following graduate courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B- in each) AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program AMGT 603 The Arts in Society 1 3 AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management 2 3 1 Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 2 Prerequisite: AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees . Ethnomusicology Minor Jazz Studies Minor Music Composition Minor Music Minor Music Pedagogy Minor Music Performance Minor Music Technology Minor Music for Well-Being Minor Music, BA Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Site Index © 2026-2027 George Mason University.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students in the Accelerated Pathway must choose from the following graduate courses, which can be taken as Advanced Standing or Reserve Graduate credit courses. Reserve Graduate credit course options cannot be taken as Advanced Standing. Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits with a minimum grade of B- in each) AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 3 AMGT 601 Fund Raising/Development I 3 AMGT 604 Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for the Arts I 3 AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I 3 Reserve Graduate Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program AMGT 603 The Arts in Society 1 3 AMGT 606 Governance and Financial Management 2 3 1 Prerequisite: AMGT 602 Seminar in Arts Management 2 Prerequisite: AMGT 605 Finance and Budgeting for Arts I For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees . Ethnomusicology Minor Jazz Studies Minor Music Composition Minor Music Minor Music Pedagogy Minor Music Performance Minor Music Technology Minor Music for Well-Being Minor Music, BM Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest Site Index © 2026-2027 George Mason University.

Advanced Standing Courses: Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 9 as part of their technical electives or substitutes for required courses in the Mechanical Engineering, BS program. Specifically, students are encouraged to take up to three of the following courses: Course List Code Title Credits ECE 521 Linear Systems and Control 3 ECE 527 Learning From Data 3 ECE 528 Introduction to Random Processes in Electrical and Computer Engineering 3 ECE 530 Sensor Engineering 3 ECE 539 Neural Engineering 3 ECE 552 Big Data Technologies 3 ECE 553 GenAI and LLM Technologies 3 ECE 556 Neuromorphic Computing 3 ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design 3 ECE 580 Small Spacecraft Engineering 3 ECE 584 Semiconductor Device Fundamentals 3 ECE/ME 585 Human Robot Interaction 3 ECE 586 Digital Integrated Circuits 3 ECE 587 Design of Analog Integrated Circuits 3 ECE 588 Nanoelectronics Fundamentals 3 Reserve Credit Courses: In addition to advanced standing courses, students may complete up to 6 credits while in undergraduate student status, of graduate-level coursework from the curated list above that will only count towards the graduate degree program.

These include: Course List Code Title Credits Mason Core and general electives 57 Concentration-specific requirements 24 ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core) 3 Electives earned at Mason 3 "Credit by Exam" 33 Total Credits 120 For some students, the Mason Core requirements (except ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core) ) may be met by completing the Associate's degree (i.e., AA – Associate of Arts, AS – Associate of Science, or AA&S – Associate of Arts and Science) from an approved Virginia community college with a qualifying GPA and specific admissions criteria. Only students holding a previous baccalaureate degree are not required to take ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core) . Course List Code Title Credits Credit by Exam 33 NURS 336 Concepts in Professional Nursing as a Discipline 1 Total Credits 33 1 RN students will be awarded 33 nursing credits upon completion of NURS 336 Concepts in Professional Nursing as a Discipline .

Students who are eligible for an alternative pathway to the BSN must meet the nursing course requirements for the pathway to which they have been admitted rather than those for the direct entry BSN pathway. Candidates for the degree must present at least 120 credits via: Mason Core requirements, to be satisfied by the initial degree and fulfilled through transfer credit.

Transfer of Credit Transfer credit is governed AP.6.5.3 Transfer of Credit and AP.6 Graduate Policies . Transfer credits must be approved by the program director and the dean.

Prior graduate academic work is evaluated on an individual basis for possible transfer credit and fulfillment of program requirements; however, Mason usually does not reduce the total credits required for the degree.

Students entering with a master's degree may receive a transfer of credit (see AP.6.5.2 ). Students should have completed coursework equivalent to STAT 544 Applied Probability , STAT 554 Applied Statistics I and STAT 652 Statistical Inference . If not, students may be required to take them as part of the degree program (with a transfer credit reduction for their MS degree).

Requirements: A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA 24 earned semester credit hours Students who have earned less than 24 transfer credits will be required to submit an official high school transcript for review.

Advanced Placement, Credit by Exam A score of 4 on the Advanced Placement (AP) computer science exam qualifies the student for credit in CS 112 Introduction to Computer Programming (Mason Core) . A score of 4 on the International Baccalaureate (IB) computer science exam qualifies students for credit in CS 112 , and a score of 5 or more qualifies students for credit in CS 211 Object-Oriented Programming . Change of Major Students who are considering Computer Science as their major must meet with the College of Engineering and Computing Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising, 2500 Nguyen Engineering Building. Students considering a change of major to computer science must have a GPA of at least 2.75 in all computer science and math courses countable on the major, and successfully completed one of CS 109 , CS 112 or CS 211 , and one of MATH 113 , MATH 114 , MATH 124 , or MATH 125 , with a grade of B or better at Mason. See

Advanced Placement, Credit by Exam A score of 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) statistics exam qualifies students for credit in STAT 260 . Change of Major Students considering changing their major to Statistics should consult with the College of Engineering and Computing Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising, 2500 Nguyen Engineering Building. These students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and completed MATH 113 with a grade of C or better. See

Advanced Standing Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. The following graduate level courses will count as advanced standing. These advanced standing courses count towards undergraduate degree requirements and as credits earned towards the accelerated master’s degree. Students must pay attention to the prerequisites required for a course, and the master's degree concentration that the course may satisfy. Course List Code Title Credits DAEN Courses AIT 580 Foundations of Data Processing CS 504 Principles of Data Management and Mining OR 531 Introduction to Analytics and Modeling STAT 515 Applied Statistics and Visualization for Analytics CEIE Courses CEIE 550 Environmental Engineering Systems CEIE 557 Remote Monitoring Techniques for Civil Engineering Applications CEIE 574 Construction Computer Application and Informatics CEIE 601 Infrastructure Modeling CEIE 605 Risk and Uncertainty in Civil Engineering CEIE 620 Intelligent Systems in Civil Engineering CEIE 643 Coastal Flood Hazards CEIE 662 Travel Demand Modeling CEIE 677 Construction Simulation

Advanced Standing Courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12. Students are encouraged to consult with both their undergraduate advisor and the Quantum Science and Engineering, MS advisor: Course List Code Title Credits Select from the following options: 3-12 Up to one 500-600 level specialized course from the following: ASTR 601 Computer Simulation in Astronomy BINF 690 Numerical Methods for Bioinformatics CS 583 Analysis of Algorithms CS 630 Advanced Algorithms CS 635 Foundations of Parallel Computation CSI 690 Numerical Methods ECE 511 Computer Architecture ECE 547 Applied Cryptography ECE 633 Error Control Coding ECE 647 Post-Quantum Cryptography GGS 579 Remote Sensing MATH 625 Numerical Linear Algebra MATH 685 Numerical Analysis MATH 686 Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations OR 541 Operations Research: Deterministic Optimization OR 542 Operations Research: Stochastic Models OR 646 Stochastic Optimization PHYS 510 Computational Physics I PHYS 613 Computational Physics II Remaining credits are selected from the following: QSE 500 Ideas in Quantum Science and Technology QSE 501 Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1 QSE 502 Programming Foundations of QSE 1 QSE 505 Classical and Quantum Information Theory QSE 511 Quantum Algorithms QSE 520 Applications of Quantum Technology QSE 570 Quantum Computing System Design or ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design

Advanced Standing Courses Students may take up to 12 credits of graduate-level courses that will count as advanced standing (i.e., overlap between the BS/MS program) from the list below: Course List Code Title Credits CYSE 521 Industrial Control Systems Security 3 CYSE 570 Fundamentals of Operating Systems 3 CYSE 580 Hardware and Cyber Physical Systems 3 CYSE 587 Cyber Security Systems Engineering 3 These courses may be used as technical electives in the Cyber Security Engineering, BS program. For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies .

Advanced Standing Courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12: Course List Code Title Credits MATH 621 Algebra I 3 MATH 631 Topology I: Topology of Metric Spaces 3 MATH 664 Linear Algebra with Data Applications 3 MATH 675 Linear Analysis 3 MATH 677 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 685 Numerical Analysis 3

Advanced Standing Courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12: Course List Code Title Credits BIOL 682 Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology 3 BIOL 689 Interdisciplinary Tools in the Biosciences 3 BIOL 690 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology 1-2 BIOL 695 Seminar in Molecular, Microbial, and Cellular Biology 1 NEUR 601 Developmental Neuroscience 3 NEUR 602 Cellular Neuroscience 3 NEUR 603 Mammalian Neuroanatomy 3 NEUR 612 Bioscience, Neurotechnology & Society 3 NEUR 634 Neural Modeling 3 NEUR 651 Molecular Neuropharmacology 3

Advanced Standing Courses Students must complete all credits that satisfy requirements for both the BS and MS programs. Up to four courses (12 credits) of approved master’s level courses taken as part of the undergraduate degree may be applied to the graduate degree. Course List Code Title Credits AIT 512 Algorithms and Data Structures Essentials 1 3 AIT 524 AI-Augmented Database Management Systems 3 AIT 542 Fundamentals of Computing Platforms 3 AIT 655 Project Management Concepts and Methods 2 3 AIT 664 Information: Representation, Processing and Visualization 3 1 This course should be selected for all concentrations except for the IT Management concentration 2 This course should be selected for the IT Management concentration While still in undergraduate status, a maximum of 6 additional graduate credits may be taken as reserve graduate credit and applied to the master's program. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a graduate advisor to select reserve graduate credits. Reserve credits must come from courses that fulfill the intended master’s degree requirements. Reserve graduate credits do not apply to the undergraduate degree.

Advanced Standing Courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12: Course List Code Title Credits FRSC 500 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 FRSC 510 Basic Crime Analysis 1 3 FRSC 514 Survey of Forensic Chemistry, Biology, and DNA Analysis 2 3 FRSC 530 Law and Forensic Science 3 FRSC 570 Trace and Physical Evidence Concepts 3 3 FRSC 540 Advanced Forensic Chemistry 4 3 FRSC 541 Forensic Chemistry Laboratory 4 1 FRSC 560 Advanced Forensic DNA Sciences 5 3 FRSC 561 Forensic DNA Laboratory 5 1 FRSC 600 Forensics Seminar 6 1 FRSC 601 Quantitative Methods for Forensic Scientists 6 3 FRSC 610 Forensic Research Project 6 1 1 Can only be selected if FRSC 401 Crime Scene Investigations has been completed. 2 Can only be selected if FRSC 304 Forensic Chemistry and FRSC 460 Forensic DNA Analysis have been completed. This course is suggested for the Forensic Biology Analysis, the Forensic Chemistry Analysis, or the Forensic/Biometric Identity Analysis concentrations. 3 Suggested for the Crime Scene Investigation, the Forensic Biology Analysis, or the Forensic Chemistry Analysis concentrations. 4 Prior to enrolling in FRSC 540 Advanced Forensic Chemistry and FRSC 541 Forensic Chemistry Laboratory , students shall have completed undergraduate coursework in general chemistry including polarity and acid/base chemistry. Students shall also have completed Organic Chemistry and be able to identify functional groups and other chemistry structures that make up a molecule. Exposure to instrumental techniques such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy is recommended or permission of instructor. 5 Prior to enrolling in FRSC 560 Advanced Forensic DNA Sciences and FRSC 561 Forensic DNA Laboratory, s tudents shall have completed undergraduate coursework in molecular and/or cell biology, as well as genetics, or students must obtain permission of the instructor. 6 Suggested for the Forensic Biology Analysis, or the Forensic Chemistry Analysis concentrations.

Advanced Standing Courses Students must complete at least 3 credits from the following list of graduate-level courses, while in undergraduate status, up to a maximum of 12: Course List Code Title Credits BIOL 502 Adaptation in Biosystems 3 BIOL 508 Selected Topics in Animal Biology (When the topic is "Mechanisms of Aging" or "Research and Development in Biotechnology Companies" or "Biology of Obesity and Weight Loss") 3 BIOL 580 Computer Applications for the Life Sciences 3 or BINF 630 Bioinformatics Methods BIOL 682 Advanced Eukaryotic Cell Biology 3 BIOL 689 Interdisciplinary Tools in the Biosciences 3 BIOL 690 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Biology 1 BIOL 691 Current Topics in Biology (When the topic is "Principles of Biomedical Literature Review") 3 BIOL 695 Seminar in Molecular, Microbial, and Cellular Biology 1

Advanced Standing: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required): REAL 602 Sustainable Real Estate Development 3 REAL 605 Policy and Planning of the Built Environment 3 REAL 615 Brokerage and Market Analysis 3 REAL 625 Financial Analysis and Valuation 3 REAL 635 The Development Process 3

Undergraduate students who enroll elsewhere without advance written permission will not receive transfer credit for coursework taken at other institutions unless they re-apply for admission to George Mason as a transfer applicant and meet all priority deadlines. Re-admission is not guaranteed and transfer credit is awarded based upon course equivalencies in effect at the time of re-admission.

See AP.6.5.2 Transfer of Credits for further information.

Note: Course numbers which start with a U or L or end with a T are created for transfer credit purposes only. Appropriate approval is required and is not guaranteed.

AP.6.5.1 Graduate Transfer Credit Earned at an External Institution AP.6.5.2 External Exam Credit AP.6.5.3 Graduate Credit Earned at George Mason AP.6.5.3.1 Graduate Credit Earned in Degree-Seeking Status AP.6.5.3.2 Graduate Credit Earned in Non-Degree-Seeking Status AP.6.5.3.3 Graduate Credit Earned in Undergraduate Status (Non-Accelerated Programs) AP.6.5.4 Permission to Study Elsewhere AP.6.6 Graduate Academic Standing AP.6.6.1 Academic Probation AP.6.6.2 Academic Termination AP.6.6.2.1 Academic Termination Criteria AP.6.6.2.2 Academic Termination Eligibility Notification AP.6.6.2.3 Academic Termination Responsibilities AP.6.6.3 Subsequent Admission to Graduate Study at George Mason AP.6.6.4 Academic Clemency AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees AP.6.7.1 Application and Admission AP.6.7.2 Coursework Requirements AP.6.7.3 Timeline Requirements AP.6.7.4 Instructions for International Students AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates ​ AP.6.8.1 Students in Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral Programs also Pursuing Graduate Certificates (Secondary Certificate) AP.6.8.2 Students in Graduate Certificate Programs Only AP.6.8.3 Financial Aid for Students in Certificate Programs Only AP.6.8.4 Certificate to Master's Bridge Program AP.6.8.4.1 Application and Admission AP.6.8.4.2 Coursework Requirements for Certificate and Master's Components AP.6.8.4.3 Timeline Requirements AP.6.9 Requirements for Master's Degrees ​ AP.6.9.1 Thesis Options AP.6.9.2 Time Limit AP.6.9.3 Master's Thesis AP.6.9.4 Thesis Submission, Project, and Embargo AP.6.9.5 Embedded Master's Degree AP.6.9.6 Individualized Dual Master's Degree Programs AP.6.10 Requirements for Doctoral Degrees AP.6.10.1 Time Limit AP.6.10.2 Doctoral Research Skill Requirements AP.6.10.3 Program of Study AP.6.10.4 Advancement to Candidacy AP.6.10.5 Dissertation Committee AP.6.10.6 Dissertation Registration (998, 999) AP.6.10.7 Doctoral Dissertation AP.6.10.8 Doctoral Defense AP.6.10.9 Dissertation Submission and Embargo AP.6.11 Requirements for Specialist Degrees ​ AP.6.11.1 Time Limit AP.6.12 Graduate Council AP.6.13 Graduate Facult y Status At the graduate level, George Mason offers certificate programs of study and master's, specialist, and doctoral degree programs. There are also a number of combined bachelor's and accelerated master's degree programs for academically-strong undergraduates with a commitment to learning advanced skills in a specialized field of study. AP.6.1 Student Classification Students may access graduate classes and programs according to their status as non-degree or enrolled degree students. For more information, see Graduate Admissions . AP.6.1.1 Continuous Registration Requirement All graduate students in a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree program must register and pay any associated tuition and fees each term, including summer if required by the program, until the degree is awarded. Graduate students who register for one 7.5- or 8-week session within a term fulfill the requirement. Graduate students enrolled in 799 and 999 should refer to AP.6.9.3 Master's Thesis and AP.6.10.6 Dissertation Registration (998, 999) respectively for additional stipulations. All graduate students must have active registration status in the term of graduation. A graduate student is ultimately responsible for registering or requesting the appropriate leave prior to the start of the term. A master's, specialist, or doctoral degree student who does not register and who has not requested and received a graduate Leave of Absence or Permission to Study Elsewhere will be notified by the University Registrar two business weeks before the first day of classes that they must register for the upcoming semester. If the student does not register, they must request permission to re-enroll in accordance with the guidelines outlined in AP.6.4.3 Permission to Re-Enroll . AP.6.1.2 Institutional Credits Graduate students at George Mason are required to successfully complete more than half of the minimum required credits towards their certificate or degree program at George Mason. See AP.6.5 Previously Earned Graduate Credit opportunities. AP.6.2 Full-Time and Half-Time Status Classification Graduate students are considered full-time if they are enrolled in at least 9 graduate credits per semester or hold a full-time assistantship (total 20 hours a week) and are enrolled in at least 6 graduate credits per semester. Graduate students are considered half-time if they are enrolled in at least 4.5 graduate credits per semester. In accordance with AP.1.3 Academic Load , the maximum number of credits a graduate degree-seeking student may take per semester is 12 while the maximum for a Non-Degree Graduate student is 11. Students must obtain permission from their local academic unit prior to registering for more than the maximum allowable credits in a semester unless enrolled in a graduate program or pathway that requires registration above the maximum. Graduate degree-seeking and Non-Degree Graduate students in programs or pathways that require registration for more than the maximum allowable credits in one or more semesters are notified of the requirement by the program or pathway during the admissions process. Graduate programs and pathways that exceed the maximum allowable credits in one or more terms are also noted in the university catalog. Master's students who are enrolled in thesis credits are considered full-time if they are enrolled in at least three credits of 799 per semester. Master's students may enroll in 1 credit of 799 and be considered in status (either full-time or half-time) only if the student, along with their advisor and local academic unit (LAU) chair or designee, certify each semester that the student has completed 3 credits of 799 and is working full-time or half-time on the thesis. To be considered full-time or half-time while enrolled in 1 credit of 799, the student is responsible for ensuring this certification is completed and submitted to the Office of the University Registrar prior to the first day of classes each semester. See AP.6.9.3 Master's Thesis for more information regarding 799. Doctoral students, who have completed required coursework and are enrolled in dissertation credits (either 998 or 999), are considered full-time if they are enrolled in at least 3 credits per semester, regardless of whether they hold an assistantship. Doctoral students are considered in status (either full-time or half-time) if they are registered for at least 1 credit of 999 and the student, along with their advisor and LAU chair or designee, certify each semester that the student has advanced to candidacy, has completed the minimum number of credits required by the university and their degree program, including the minimum number of credits of 998 and 999, and that they are working full-time or half-time on the dissertation. To be considered full-time or half-time while enrolled in 1 credit of 999, the student is responsible for ensuring this certification is completed and submitted to the Office of the University Registrar prior to the first day of classes each semester. See AP.6.10.6 Dissertation Registration for more information regarding 998 and 999. Different requirements for full-time and half-time status may apply for tuition, verification, loan deferral, and financial aid. Contact Student Accounts , the Office of the University Registrar , and Student Financial Aid , respectively, for more information. Note that the official designation of time status for all students is determined by the Office of the University Registrar. AP.6.3 Academic Advising When a student is admitted to graduate study, the student is assigned a faculty advisor by the academic program responsible for the student's program of study. Registration for newly admitted graduate students, as well as continuing students, begins with a visit to the student's academic advisor. There, the student can obtain information about specific courses and degree requirements and develop an individual program of study. Progress in an approved program of study is the shared responsibility of the student and the advisor. The graduate student is responsible for compliance with the policies and procedures of the college, school, or institute, and all applicable departmental requirements that govern the individual program of study. Students should consult with their advisors before registration each semester. AP.6.4 Student Status AP.6.4.1 Non-Degree Student Status Students may pursue graduate study in non-degree status at George Mason. Such students who wish to pursue a degree or certificate program are encouraged to apply for program admission as soon as possible. All program admission requirements must be met. All students must enroll in at least one credit after admission to the degree or certificate program. A maximum of 12 non-degree credits can be applied toward a degree or certificate. Graduate credits taken in non-degree status may not count towards more than two George Mason degree and/or certificate programs. See AP.6.5.3 Graduate Credit Earned at George Mason . AP.6.4.2 Removing Provisional Qualifier For policies concerning students admitted provisionally, see Graduate Admission Policies . AP.6.4.3 Permission to Re-Enroll Permission to re-enroll in a program must be obtained by master's, specialist, and doctoral degree students who have not enrolled in at least 1 credit for one or more consecutive semesters at George Mason and do not have a university approved leave of absence or permission to study elsewhere. Students in a graduate certificate program must obtain permission to re-enroll in a program after not enrolling in at least 1 credit for two or more consecutive semesters at George Mason. A program may allow a student to petition to graduate under any catalog in effect while the student was enrolled. All program components, including concentrations, must appear in the catalog for the year selected. The final decision as to catalog year rests with the unit dean or director. The Graduate Re-enrollment form is available from the Office of the University Registrar. AP.6.4.4 Voluntary Resignation from Graduate Academic Program Degree-seeking students may officially resign from their current academic program with the approval of their program chair or designee and the dean or director of the college/school. The Voluntary Resignation form must then be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar for transcript notation. Students who resign after the drop period may either complete the courses they are currently enrolled in or immediately withdraw, which will result in grades of W on the student's transcript for that academic term. All students that have resigned will be removed from any future registered courses. Program resignation is final in that the transcript notation shall not be removed. Students that attempt to return to an academic program must formally apply for admission. See AP.6.6.3 Subsequent Admission to Graduate Study at George Mason for further information. Students that are eligible for graduate academic termination may not resign without first obtaining approval through an academic termination policy exception request. See AP.6.6.2 Academic Termination for further information. Students who have not resigned or been terminated from their academic program must meet all applicable time limits. See AP.6 Graduate Academic Policies for further information. AP.6.4.4.1 Voluntary Resignation and Transfer to a Lower-Level Graduate Degree or Certificate Program Degree-seeking status students resigning from their current academic program, before reaching their original degree time limit, may find that they can complete the requirements for a lower-level graduate program within the same college/school. Such graduate students may request to transfer into the lower gradaute degree or certificate program. The time limit for the new, lower-level program starts from the former program's admit term. If a student has not reached the time limit for their current academic program but would exceed the time limit of the new program upon transfer, approval of the resignation and transfer is contingent upon approval of a time limit extension for the new program. A time limit extension request may only be considered for approval if the student fulfills all degree or certificate requirements for the new program prior to submission of the voluntary resignation and transfer request. A student that is eligible for academic termination from their current program may not voluntarily resign and transfer to a lower-level program without first proceeding through the academic termination policy exception process. See AP.6.6.2 Academic Termination for further information. Approval from the new program's program chair or designee and the dean or director of the respective college/school is required on the appropriate form for any voluntary resignation and transfer. Programs may reject coursework that is not sufficiently current. Degree Conferral Students must be officially transferred through the Office of the University Registrar into the new program and have the program reflected on their academic record prior to filing an application for graduation. All applicable degree or certificate program requirements must be met to have the new degree or certificate conferred. AP.6.4.5 Graduate Student Parental Leave of Absence All graduate students actively enrolled in a degree or certificate program and who intend to become parents via birth, adoption, foster or custodial care placement are eligible to take a Parental Leave of Absence (PLoA) from their program in a prospective semester term, or prospective summer term if the summer enrollment is required by the academic program. The use of this policy does not impact the availability of a non-academic withdrawal or other protected accommodation outside of the PLoA period. Students are referred to the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community (OACC) and their College/School Dean's Office for further information. Students needing a withdrawal of accommodation due to pregnancy during an active term are referred to OACC . Graduate students who need to take a leave due to medical or general reasons should refer to AP.6.4.7 Graduate Student Medical Leave of Absence or AP.6.4.6 Graduate Student General Leave of Absence , respectively. Students who need to take a leave due to U.S. military service should refer to the Military Activation Policy . Students who need to take a leave prior to their first term of enrollment, and are not Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's students covered by AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees , should refer to the deferral policy. Scope This policy applies to all graduate students regardless of whether the student is the birth parent or non-birth parent. Students who are eligible for graduate academic termination under AP.6.6.2 Academic Termination must first obtain an approval of an academic policy exception or appeal. Specifications A PLoA is taken, at a minimum, one semester term at a time, or one summer term if the summer enrollment is required by the academic program. A PLoA that extends beyond one semester or summer term requires an academic policy exception from the Graduate Division. A PLoA cannot be taken while in an active term or for a term that has already ended. The approved PLoA term must be taken in its entirety as one event. The student may schedule the approved PLoA to begin up to six months after the anticipated birth/adoption/placement of the child. A PLoA can only be used once per child. Simultaneous births or placements, or any extensions beyond the initial term, are treated as one event. A copy of applicable documentation will need to be presented by the student to the Graduate Division once available. Any time taken for a PLoA is counted towards the one-year limit of a GLA under AP.6.4.6 Graduate Student General Leave of Absence. (e.g., one semester of PLoA counts as one semester of GLA). The student's time limit to degree completion, as applicable under AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates , AP.6.9 Requirements for Master's Degrees , AP.6.10 Requirements for Doctoral Degrees , and AP.6.11 Requirements for Specialist Degrees will be extended to include the length of an approved PLoA. Use of this policy may be considered in the review of any exception requests and appeals for the time limit to degree completion policy. Student Notification Procedures See here for information on the procedure for notifying George Mason of the intent to take a PLoA. The PLoA process is initiated by the graduate student submitting a PLoA request form prior to the start of the term for which they want to take a leave. Requests for a particular academic term will not be accepted on or after the first day of the term. A graduate student is not considered to be on an official leave unless they have received the notification from the University Registrar. The student is responsible for any required notification of entities external to George Mason, such as fellowship agencies or employer subsidy programs. Expectations A student may not register for any courses at George Mason, nor at any other institution, while on a PLoA. However, incomplete (IN) coursework is still expected to be submitted by approved university deadlines. Students are not required nor expected to conduct additional academic work or research towards degree requirements during the PLoA. Students shall maintain access to their George Mason email account and may, under certain circumstances, be eligible to maintain access to George Mason student health insurance. Contact Student Health Services for more information. Students on a PLoA are not registered; therefore some university services and resources may no longer be available while on leave. Students are exempt from continuous registration requirements under AP.6.1.1 Continuous Registration Requirement , and, as applicable, AP.6.10.6 Dissertation Registration (998, 999) or AP.6.9.3 Master's Thesis during the approved PLoA period. Return Any student on a PLoA who does not obtain an extension or return and register by the add deadline in the term after the approved time period that a PLoA expires should refer to AP.6.4.3 Permission to Re-Enroll for guidance regarding their return. The student will have their time limit to degree continue, and all applicable continuous registration requirements stated will resume. Faculty, student applicants, and staff are encouraged to work together in order to facilitate the PLoA process and ensure students return to their same time to degree completion status as before the PLoA. Students returning from a PLoA are strongly encouraged to contact their academic program before their return. Exception Request The Graduate Division shall review and approve student requests for an exception to the requirements of this policy, including requests to extend such leave for one additional term, as appropriate to the student’s academic program calendar. Requests for an exception to extend a leave must be submitted prior to the start of the desired additional term for which they would otherwise return from leave. The maximum period allowed for a PLoA shall not exceed one academic year (fall, spring, and summer, if summer enrollment is required by the academic program) or four consecutive 8-week sessions (six consecutive 8-week sessions if summer enrollment is required by the academic program), as appropriate to the student’s academic program. If an exception to any part of this policy is desired, see here for further information. Should a student’s PLoA policy exception request be denied by the Graduate Division, the student shall have one level of appeal to the Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC). See here for more information. Other Provisions Students receiving financial aid should consult with the Mason Student Services Center to determine any financial impact before a PLoA form is submitted. When contemplating a leave of absence, graduate students are advised to consult with the sources of their funding to determine whether a leave may involve a long-term financial loss. Per university policy, non-enrolled students, including those taking leave under this policy, may not continue to hold any existing university funded assistantships, fellowships, and/or scholarships that is dependent on student enrollment status. However, their funding may be resumed upon return at the discretion of the funding authority and in compliance with all applicable university policies and procedures. As academic programs and financial aid packages may be constructed and sequenced over a period of years, individual interruptions to the normal sequence of academic progress and scheduled employment may result in a loss of future funding and a slower time to completion of degree. Graduate assistants holding employment positions funded by George Mason are referred to the Graduate Student Hiring Rules & Procedures for further information. This policy does not address any employment, scholarships or fellowships that are funded by entities external to the university. Students on or applying for a Change of Status to an F-1 or J-1 visa must first consult with the Office of International Programs and Services to discuss the impact of such a leave on the student’s status in the United States and any additional requirements. AP.6.4.6 Graduate Student General Leave of Absence A graduate student may experience life events that negatively impact the student's time and capacity to devote to their educational program. All graduate students actively enrolled in a master's, specialist, or doctoral degree program who have been registered for at least one term or equivalent for their academic program and are considered in good standing are eligible to take a General Leave of Absence (GLA) from their program in a prospective term. The use of this policy does not impact the availability of a non-academic withdrawal outside fo the GLA period. Graduate students who need to take a leave due to becoming parents or for medical reasons should refer to AP.6.4.5 Graduate Student Parental Leave of Absence and AP.6.4.7 Graduate Student Medical Leave of Absence , respectively. Students who need to take a leave due to U.S. military service should refer to the Military Activation Policy . Students who need to take a leave prior to their first term of enrollment, and are not Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's students covered by AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees , should refer to the deferral policy. Specifications A GLA is taken, at a minimum, one semester term at a time, or one summer term if the summer enrollment is required by the academic program and cannot exceed a total of one year taken over teh course of a student's program. Students whose expected leave will extend beyond the maximum time should resign from their program and reapply when capable of returning to active graduate study. A GLA cannot be taken while in an active term, for a term that has already ended, or in the last term prior to a student's planned degree conferral or time-to-degree deadline. Students needing to leave during an active term should refer to AP.1.6 Withdrawal . Any time taken for a Medical Leave of Absence or Parental Leave of Absence is counted towards the one-year GLA limit. The student's time limit to degree completion, as applicable under AP.6.9 Requirements for Master's Degrees , AP.6.10 Requirements for Doctoral Degrees , and AP.6.11 Requirements for Specialist Degrees , will be extended to include the length of an approved GLA. Use of this policy may be considered in the review of any exception requests and appeals for the time limit to degree completion policy. Student Notification Procedures See here for information on the procedures for notifying George Mason of the intent to take a GLA. The GLA process is initiated by the graduate student submitting a GLA request form to their program contact prior to the start of the term for which they want to take a leave. Requests for a particular academic term will not be accepted on or after the first day of the term. A graduate student is not considered to be on an official leave unless they have received the notification from the University Registrar. The student is responsible for any required notification of entities external to George Mason, such as fellowship agencies or employer subsidy programs. Expectations A student may not register for any courses at George Msaon, nor at any other institution, while on a GLA. However, any incomplete (IN) coursework is still expected to be submitted by approved university deadlines. Students are not required nor expected to conduct additional academic work or esearch towards degree requirements during the GLA. Students shall maintain access to their George Mason e-mail account and may, under certain circumstances, be eligible to maintain access to George Mason student health insurance. Contact Student Health Services for more information. Students on a GLA are not registered; therefore, some university services and resources may no longer be available while on leave. Students are exempt from continuous registration requirements under AP.6.1.1 Continuous Registration Requirement , and, as applicable, AP.6.10.6 Dissertation Registration (998, 999) or AP.6.9.3 Master's Thesis during the approved GLA period. Return Any student on a GLA who does not obtain an extension or return and register by the add deadline in the term after the approved time period that a GLA expires should refer to AP.6.4.3 Permission to Re-Enroll for guidance regarding their return. The student will have their time limit to degree continue, and all applicable continuous registration requirements stated in AP.6.1.1 Continuous Registration Requirement will resume. Extension Request Students wishing to extend their GLA beyond one term and who have not yet reached the one-year limit must request an extension by submitting a new formal request for a GLA prior to the start of the desired additional term for which they would otherwise return from leave. Exception Request The Graduate Division shall review and approve any student requestes for an exception to the requirements of this policy, including requests to extend such leave beyond a year, as appropriate to the student's academic program calendar. If an exception to this policy is desired, see here for further information. Should a student's GLA policy exception request be denied, the student shall have one level of appeal to the Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC). See here for more information. Other Provisions Students receiving financial aid should consult wiht the Mason Student Services Center to determine any financial impact before a GLA request form is submitted. When contemplating a leave of absence, graduate students are advised to consult with the sources of any funding to determine whether a leave may involve a long-term financial loss. Per university policy, non-enrolled students, including those on a GLA, may not continue to hold any existing university funded assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, or any employment at the university that is dependent on student status. However, their funding may be resumed at the discretion of the funding authority and in compliance with all applicable university policies and procedures. As academic programs and financial aid packages may be constructed and sequenced over a period of years, individual interruptions to the normal sequence of academic progress and scheduled employment may result in a loss of future funding and a slower time to completion of degree. Students should consult with relevant faculty, supervisors, and departments to address such issues before deciding whether to submit a GLA request form. Students on or applying for a Change of Status to an F-1 or J-1 visa must first consult with the Office of International Programs and Services to discuss the impact of such a leave on the student's status in the United States and any additonal requirements. AP.6.4.7 Graduate Student Medical Leave of Absence A medical leave provides graduate students the time and space to prioritize their physical and mental health in order to manage a medical condition that prevents a student from remaining enrolled. All graduate students in a degree or graduate certificate program are eligible to request a Medical Leave of Absence (MLoA) from their program in a prospective semester term, or prospective summer term if the summer enrollment is required by the academic program. The use of this policy does not impact the availability of a non-academic withdrawal or other protected accommodation outside of the MLoA period. Students are referred to the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community (OACC ), Office of Disability Services (ODS) , and College/School Dean's Office for further information. Graduate students who are eligible for graduate academic termination under AP.6.6.2 Academic Termination must first obtain an approval of an academic policy exception or appeal. Students who need to take a leave due to becoming parents or general reasons should refer to AP.6.4.5 Parental Leave of Absence and AP.6.4.6 Graduate General Leave of Absence , respectively. Students who need to take a leave due to U.S. military service should refer to the Military Activation Policy . Students who need to take a leave prior to their first term of enrollment, and are not Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's students covered by AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degrees , should refer to the deferral policy. Specifications An MLoA is taken, at a minimum, one semester term at a time, or one summer term if the summer enrollment is required by the academic program, and cannot exceed a total of two years over the course of a student’s program. An MLoA that extends beyond an academic year requires an academic policy exception and will only be approved in exceptional circumstances; if the absence will exceed a total of two consecutive academic years, the student should resign from the program and reapply when capable of returning to active graduate study. An MLoA cannot be taken while in an active term or for a term that has already ended. Students needing to leave during an active term are referred to AP.1.6 Withdrawal . Any time taken for an MLoA is counted towards the one-year limit of a GLA under AP.6.4.6 Graduate Student General Leave of Absence (e.g., one semester of MLoA counts as one semester of GLA). The student’s time limit to degree completion, as applicable under AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates , AP.6.9 Requirements for Master's Degrees , AP.6.10 Requirements for Doctoral Degrees , and AP.6.11 Requirements for Specialist Degrees will be extended to include the length of an approved MLoA. Use of this policy may be considered in the review of any exception requests and appeals for the time limit to degree completion policy. Student Notification Procedures See here for information on the procedures for completing an MLoA request. The MLoA process is initiated by the graduate student submitting a MLoA request form prior to the start of the term for which they want to take a leave. Requests for a particular academic term will not be accepted on or after the first day of the term. A graduate student is not considered to be on an official leave unless they have received the notification from the University Registrar. The student is responsible for any required notification of entities external to George Mason, such as fellowship agencies or employer subsidy programs. Expectations A student may not register for courses at George Mason while on an MLoA. However, incomplete (IN) coursework is still expected to be submitted by approved university deadlines. Students are not required to conduct additional academic work or research toward degree requirements during the MLoA. Students shall maintain access to their George Mason e-mail account and may, under certain circumstances, be eligible to maintain access to George Mason student health insurance. Contact Student Health Services for more information. Students on an MLoA are not registered; therefore, some university services and resources may no longer be available while on leave. Students are exempt from continuous registration under AP.6.1.1 Continuous Registration Requirement , and, as applicable, AP.6.10.6 Dissertation Registration (998, 999) or AP.6.9.3 Master's Thesis during the approved MLoA period. Return Any student on an MLoA who does not obtain an extension or return and register by the add deadline in the term after the approved time period that a MLoA expires should refer to AP.6.4.3 Permission to Re-Enroll for guidance regarding their return. The student will still have their time limit to degree continue, and all applicable continuous registration requirements will resume. Students returning from an MLoA are strongly encouraged to contact their academic program before their return. Extension Request Students wishing to extend their MLoA and who do not require an exception to do so must submit a formal request for an extension to the Graduate Division prior to the beginning of the term for which they would otherwise return from leave. A student who requires an exception to extend their MLoA should consult the process for an exception request outlined below. Exception Request The Graduate Division shall review and approve any student requests for an exception to the requirements of this policy, including requests to extend such leave beyond an academic year as appropriate to the student's academic program calendar. If an exception to this policy is desired, see here for further information. Should a student’s MLoA policy exception request be denied, the student shall have one level of appeal to the Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC). See here for more information. Other Provisions Students receiving financial aid should consult with the Mason Student Services Center to determine any financial impact before a MLoA form is submitted. When contemplating a leave of absence, graduate students are advised to consult with the sources of their funding to determine whether a leave may involve a long-term financial loss. Per university policy, non-enrolled students, including those on an MLoA, may not continue to hold any existing university funded assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, or any employment at the university that is dependent on student enrollment status. However, their funding may be resumed upon return at the discretion of the funding authority and in compliance with all applicable university policies and procedures. As academic programs and financial aid packages may be constructed and sequenced over a period of years, individual interruptions to the normal sequence of academic progress and scheduled employment may result in a loss of future funding and a slower time to completion of degree. Graduate assistants holding employment positions funded by George Mason are referred to the Graduate Student Hiring Rules & Procedures for further information. This policy does not address any employment, scholarships, or fellowships that are funded by entities external to the university. Students on or applying for a Change of Status to an F-1 or J-1 visa must consult with the Office of International Programs and Services to discuss the impact of such a leave on the student's status in the United States and any additional requirements. AP.6.5 Previously Earned Graduate Credit Previously earned graduate-level credit may be applied toward a George Mason graduate degree or certificate. Such credit may originate from external institutions, external examinations, or coursework completed at George Mason University prior to admission to the current program. AP.6.5.1 Graduate Transfer Credit Earned at an External Institution Relevant graduate course credits earned at an institution accredited by a George Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agency, international equivalent, or at another institution and recommended for graduate credit by the American Council on Education may be transferred and applied towards George Mason graduate degree or certificate programs. This may include credits used for a previously conferred graduate degree or certificate. More than half of the required minimum credits applied to the George Mason degree must be earned at George Mason. Graduate credits earned at an external institution count towards credit hours only and are not included in the calculation of the George Mason grade point average (GPA). Student must supply official transcripts and other information as requested, including an official transcript evaluation and translation for transcripts from outside the United States if not supplied during the admission process. The student's program is responsible for reviewing transcripts or other requested information to determine, in compliance with academic policies, whether credits are applicable to current graduate program requirements and eligible for transfer. Appeals of adverse decisions are not reviewed beyond the college or school's leadership unit and their published criteria. Provisionally admitted students must fulfill the conditions of their admission and have the provisional qualifier removed from their records before graduate credit earned at an external institution will be processed. The applicability of previously earned credit depends on factors including, but not limited to, source, age, grade, academic level, and alignment with program requirements. All students applying previously earned graduate credit must enroll in at least one credit after admission to the degree or certificate program. Students must meet institutional and any applicable unique credit requirements for their graduate program. Individual programs may have more restrictive policies and requirements. This policy does not supersede the requirements under University Policy 3007 Dual Degree Program Arrangements . See also AP.6.9.5 Embedded Master's Degree . Requests to apply previously earned graduate credit to a degree or certificate program must be submitted within the following timeframes and must be approved and recorded prior to the student applying for graduation from the graduate degree or certificate program: 1 semester after admission to a certificate program; 1 year after admission to a master's degree program; or 2 years after admission to a doctoral program. All previously earned credit requests must be: listed as a graduate-level course on the student's official transcript; earned as an admitted degree or non-degree status student; graded a minimum of B- or higher; and earned within 10 years of admission to the George Mason degree or certificate program unless an exception is approved by the student's school or college. Courses graded "pass/fail/ or "satisfactory/no credit" are acceptable if the grade is pass or satisfactory. Courses that follow another non-standard grading format will be evaluated by the student's program on a case-by-case basis. Extension and in-service courses not applied to a graduate degree or certificate program are not eligible.

Upon completion of the course, students must arrange for an official transcript to be submitted to George Mason so that the credits may be transferred into their George Mason degree program. These credits are subject to all the other conditions given above for transfer credit, including limits on numbers of credits that can be taken elsewhere. Credits earned through the consortium are considered resident, not transfer, credits, and are therefore not subject to transfer of credit conditions or limitations.

After acceptance and successful completion of 75 undergraduate credits, accelerated master's students shall complete a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 12 credits of approved advanced standing graduate courses in their field of study. Approved advanced standing credits apply to both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Advanced standing credits apply to the undergraduate degree as graded credits and count towards the undergraduate cumulative GPA. Advanced standing credits apply to the master's degree as credit hours only and are not included in the graduate GPA. All required graduate course prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in the advanced standing course. Students must earn a minimum grade of B- in each approved graduate course, although programs and/or colleges or schools may require a higher minimum to proceed in the accelerated degree pathway. Any grade that does not meet the minimum grade in an approved advanced standing or reserve graduate course will not apply towards the intended graduate degree. Accelerated master's pathway students who do not successfully transfer into the master's program may file a new admissions application to a master’s program and, after admission and enrollment, eligible credits for any graduate coursework previously taken as an undergraduate student may be applied towards the new master's program with permission of the program and in alignment with applicable policies and procedures.

Transfer of credit-bearing credentials to other institutions is subject to receiving institution policies.

Students who are accepted into the MS MBA BAM pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits. To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits These courses may count for both graduate and undergraduate programs (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required) GBUS 613 Financial Reporting and Decision Making 3 GBUS 623 Marketing Management 3 GBUS 638 Operations Management 3 GBUS 643 Managerial Finance 3 GBUS 653 Organizational Behavior 3 GBUS 662 Management of Information Technology and The Digital Enterprise 3 MBA 633 Statistics for Business Decision Making 3 These advanced standing courses can count as Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits) instead.

Students who are accepted into the MSBA BAM pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits and MSBA 601 (0 credit hour primer course). To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required): MSBA 610 Essentials of Business Analytics and AI: From Data Ethics to Data Driven Decision-making 3 MSBA 615 Database Management for Business Analytics 3 MSBA 618 Programming for Business Analytics 3 MSBA 625 Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization 3 These advanced standing courses can count as Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits) instead.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required): MSF 603 Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm MSF 632 Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Finance MSF 643 Financial Economics and Statement Analysis MSF 672 Corporate Finance and Governance MSF 683 Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance Course List Code Title Credits Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits) taken while an undergraduate and will only count for the graduate degree program: MSF 603 Managerial Economics and Decisions of the Firm MSF 632 Statistical and Quantitative Methods for Finance MSF 643 Financial Economics and Statement Analysis MSF 672 Corporate Finance and Governance MSF 683 Ethical and Professional Standards in Finance For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

Students are eligible to apply for this accelerated program once they have earned at least 60 undergraduate credits . After successfully completing 75 undergraduate credits, students must use at least 3 and no more than 12 credits of advanced standing courses (see below) to both complete the bachelor’s degree and begin the masters.

Students will be considered for admission into the BAM Pathway after completion of a minimum of 60 credits with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25, and a grade of B or better in coursework applied to the major. The following courses are recommended as preparation for the graduate-level courses students will be able to take for advanced standing: ECON 306 Intermediate Microeconomics ECON 311 Intermediate Macroeconomics At least one semester of calculus with analytic geometry Two-semester sequence of statistics ECON 345 Introduction to Econometrics Students who are accepted in the BAM Pathway will be allowed to register for graduate level courses after successful completion of a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits.

After successfully completing 75 undergraduate credits, students must use at least 3 and no more than 12 credits of advanced standing courses (see below) to both complete the bachelor ’ s degree and begin the masters . An additional six credits may be held in reserve for the master ’ s degree , but cannot be used to complete the bachelors.

After successfully completing 75 undergraduate credits, students must use at least 3 and no more than 12 credits of advanced standing courses (see below) to both complete the bachelor’s degree and begin the masters.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses must choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required) ACCT 630 Advanced Financial Accounting ACCT 633 Advanced Issues in Financial Reporting ACCT 651 Advanced Issues in Taxation ACCT 670 International Accounting Reserve Credit courses (up to 6 credits): ACCT 611 Advanced Issues in Managerial Accounting 1 ACCT 621 GovCon Acquisition Regulations and Reporting 1 ACCT 636 Fraud Examination 1 ACCT 661 Advanced Accounting Analytics I 1 ACCT 665 Advanced Accounting Analytics II 1 ACCT 672 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 1 ACCT 673 Advanced Accounting Information Systems 1 1 Denotes the course applies to the graduate certificate For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

To maintain the integrity and quality of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs, undergraduate students interested in taking graduate courses choose from the following: Course List Code Title Credits Advanced Standing courses (up to 12 credits; grade of B- or better required): GBUS 613 Financial Reporting and Decision Making GBUS 623 Marketing Management GBUS 638 Operations Management GBUS 643 Managerial Finance GBUS 653 Organizational Behavior GBUS 662 Management of Information Technology and The Digital Enterprise For more detailed information on coursework and timeline requirements, see AP.6.7 Bachelor's/Accelerated Master's Degree policies.

2 It is strongly recommended that students fulfill the Mason Core natural science requirement by completing BIOL 103 Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology (Mason Core) and BIOL 107 Intro Biology II Lecture (Mason Core) / BIOL 106 Introductory Biology I Laboratory (Mason Core) because these courses are prerequisites to the requirement of PSYC 372 Biopsychology or PSYC 375 Brain and Sensory Processes and PSYC 376 Brain and Behavior . 3 Only students who receive transfer credit for PSYC 372 Biopsychology may use it in place of PSYC 375 Brain and Sensory Processes as the prerequisite for PSYC 376 Brain and Behavior . Students taking PSYC 372 Biopsychology at Mason may not use it in place of PSYC 375 Brain and Sensory Processes . 4 PSYC 427 Community Engagement for Social Change (Mason Core) and PSYC 430 Internship in Psychology may count for both the Professional Development and the Applied Psychology requirements.

3 Students who have a strong interest in biopsychology or cognitive neuroscience are encouraged to take PSYC 375 Brain and Sensory Processes / PSYC 376 Brain and Behavior rather than PSYC 372 Biopsychology . Only students who receive transfer credit for PSYC 372 Biopsychology may use it in place of PSYC 375 Brain and Sensory Processes as the prerequisite for PSYC 376 Brain and Behavior . Students taking PSYC 372 Biopsychology at Mason may not use it in place of PSYC 375 Brain and Sensory Processes . 4 PSYC 427 Community Engagement for Social Change (Mason Core) and PSYC 430 Internship in Psychology may count for both the Professional Development and the Applied Psychology requirements.

2 Transfer credit for GCH 228T will fulfill the GCH 300 Introduction to Public Health requirement for BS Community Health students.

Credit from Other Institutions Students must obtain all approvals, including course equivalencies, prior to enrolling in any coursework at another institution. All appropriate paperwork must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar by the last day to add during the academic term the course meets. Students enrolling in courses at other institutions with different drop/add timetables must still abide by Mason's drop/add deadlines in terms of acquiring necessary approvals. Dissertation Committee The college follows university policies regarding dissertation committees. See AP.6.10.5

Credit from Other Institutions (Permission to Study Elsewhere) Students enrolled in a degree program may take graduate courses at another regionally accredited institution and apply these credits to a master's or doctoral degree with prior approval. Details and related restrictions can be found in AP.6.5.3 Permission to Study Elsewhere . Students enrolling in courses at other institutions with different drop/add timetables must still abide by Mason's drop/add deadlines in terms of acquiring necessary approvals. Academic Load Graduate students can enroll in up to 12 credits each semester; non-degree graduate students can enroll in up to 10 credits each semester. Students should review the university's policies in AP.1.2

Courses applied to the degree are subject to the following restrictions: a maximum of 6 credits may be earned through independent study or directed readings and research courses a maximum of 6 credits may be taken through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area a maximum of 15 credits may be transfer credits a maximum of 6 of the transfer credits may be from other accredited institutions Transfer credits include credits taken before first enrolling as an admitted degree-seeking student (at another institution or in Mason nondegree status) or credits taken at another institution after admission to the degree program through study abroad or study elsewhere (which requires prior written approval of the director and the dean).

All previously awarded transfer credits will be reevaluated for the deferred term.

Transfer credit requests will be evaluated on an individual basis.

A minimum of 3 credit hours of ECE 997 PhD Seminar . A maximum of 21 combined credits of ECE 896 Directed Reading and Research and ECE 997 . Note that ECE 698 and ECE 798 are primarily master’s level courses and cannot be counted as part of the PhD coursework. However, if these courses were taken prior to the introduction of ECE 896 , the total number of credits of ECE 698 , ECE 798 , and ECE 896 may not exceed 21. A minimum of 15 credits of coursework other than ECE 997 and the individualized section courses, such as ECE 698 , ECE 701 , ECE 798 , ECE 799 , ECE 896 , ECE 899 , ECE 998 , and ECE 999 , or fulfilling the requirements of the MS in Computer Engineering or MS in Electrical Engineering degree at Mason on the way to the PhD degree using no more than 6 credit hours of individualized section courses, such as ECE 698 , ECE 798 , and ECE 799 . Students transferring 30 or more credits from a prior master’s degree program may apply up to 9 additional credits of coursework at the 500-level completed toward their PhD degree. 1 1 For courses taken elsewhere, the equivalent levels are to be determined by the PhD advisor, subject to approval by the ECE Department chair.

1 6 Total Credits 24 1 STAT 652 and STAT 654 do not count toward advanced emphasis coursework, if a student has received 24 transfer credits.

All dual-enrollment students are considered freshman applicants regardless of the number of college-credits earned while in dual-enrollment status. Students taking dual enrollment courses will be evaluated using our transfer credit policy , and will receive a formal evaluation of credit from the Office of Admissions upon receipt of the final official transcript from the college or university where the courses were taken following admission and receipt of enrollment deposit. Please click here to search for courses using our Transfer Credit Matrix. Only credits are transferred; grades for transferred courses will not become part of a student's GPA at George Mason University.

Students are required to complete any remaining electives after transfer credits are awarded.

Total credits: 78 On This Page Bachelor's Degree (any)/Social Work, Accelerated MSW Social Work, BSW/Social Work, Accelerated MSW - Advanced Standing

BA students will have 29 credits of general electives and must use some/all general electives to complete one of the following options: Course List Code Title Credits Minor Double Major 1 Double Degree 1 Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language Accelerated MA in Arts Management (Required courses to be taken in advanced standing: AMGT 601 , AMGT 602 , AMGT 604 , and AMGT 605 ) 2 Remaining electives to achieve 120 total credits 3 0-29 Total Credits 29 1 Must be outside the student's major field of study. If accepted, AMGT 601 , AMGT 602 , AMGT 604 , and AMGT 605 must be completed as advanced standing credits for completion of BA degree requirements.

Course List Code Title Credits SOCW 674 Psychopathology 1 3 Total Credits 3 1 MSW Advanced Standing students are awarded 27 SOCW graduate credits upon completion of SOCW 674 Psychopathology .

If a major part of the student’s work includes transfer credit, transcripts may be required.

Students may not apply more than 4 credits of lower-level BIOL prefixed courses (or equivalent transfer credit at the 100 to 200-level) toward the BS without Concentration electives if taken before the successful completion of BIOL 213 Cell Structure and Function and BIOL 215 Cell Structure and Function Laboratory . Biology majors must earn a minimum grade of 'C' in all Core Courses under the "Biology Core Courses" header.

All Integration-level requirements must be completed at George Mason and cannot be satisfied through transfer credit. Students who have completed the following credentials are eligible for a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower level) requirement categories with the exception of Written Communication, which must be met by transferring in or taking an approved coruse at George Mason University.

After a student passes the NCLEX and upon successful completion of NURS 336 , students are awarded 33 nursing transfer credits toward their BSN degree.

Up to 30 credits may be transferred from the prior master’s degree. More information can be found in AP.6.5.2 Transfer of Credit .

Courses from ABAI-accredited programs at other institutions will be considered for transfer of credit on a case by case basis.

This includes up to 6 MLSC transfer credits for prior military service or training. The Office of Admissions evaluates transfer credit for CLEP exams for new students applying to the University.

Admitted students are able to use up to 12 credits of approved advanced standing graduate courses in partial satisfaction of requirements for the undergraduate degree. Upon completion and conferral of the bachelor's degree and with satisfactory performance in each of the advanced standing graduate courses, the courses are applied to partial satisfaction of requirements for the master's program.

Admitted students may obtain both a Baccalaureate Social Work (BSW) and Master’s in Social Work (MSW) degrees with George Mason University after a satisfactory completion of a minimum of 168 credits . Social work majors who meet the requisite criteria for progressing into graduate-level social work education are eligible to participate in part- or full-time MSW Program Advanced Standing options (on-campus or online).

A prior concentration-relevant Master's Degree (with transfer credit) or an Embedded Master's Degree ( AP.6.9.5 ) is required of students in the Cyber Security Engineering, Digital Forensics, Information Sciences and Technology concentration must plan their course of study with their Faculty Advisor.

A maximum of three transfer credits may be applied to the minor.

Competency placement tests are required of all transfer students who wish to present transfer credit in any of the following areas: music theory, aural skills, and keyboard skills.

Transfer of credit requests for coursework taken in non-degree status at Mason or from another institution prior to admission will not be considered until the provisional contract has been fulfilled.

Transfer of credit requests for coursework taken in non-degree status at Mason or another institution will not be considered until the provisional contact has been fulfilled.

For further details, please refer to AP.6.5.2 Transfer of Credits .

Up to 30 credits may be transferred from the required master’s degree. More information can be found in AP.6.5.2 Transfer of Credit .

Requirements for MSW students with Advanced Standing Students with a baccalaureate degree in social work who demonstrate excellence in superior academic achievement and excellence in social work practice may apply for advanced standing in the MSW Program. To be eligible, students must hold a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work degree, a CASWE-accredited baccalaureate social work degree (from the Canadian social work accreditor, recognized through an MOU with CSWE and CASWE), or an internationally earned ISWDRES-evaluated degree comparable to a baccalaureate degree in social work; meet a minimum GPA of 3.2 based on the most recent 60 completed credit hours; and submit a completed BSW Field Practicum Evaluation with the program application. Advanced standing students in the on-campus program option begin in the summer term. Upon successful completion of SOCW 674 Psychopathology , they transition directly into the specialized practice curriculum in the fall. Advanced standing students in the online program option begin either in the fall or spring semester with SOCW 674 and move into the specialized practice curriculum upon successful completion. Advanced Standing students do not repeat generalist practice content as each student is awarded 27 credits for prior learning, per the University policy ( see 6.1.5 Institutional Credits ) . Advanced Standing students must complete 33 credits to complete the MSW degree : 30 credits in the specialized practice curriculum, 3 credits in SOCW 674 and 600 hours of supervised practicum in agencies approved by the Department of Social Work . Advanced standing students must successfully complete 600 hours of supervised practicum in agencies approved by the Department of Social Work. All ot her academic policies for the advanced standing program are identical to those for the traditional MSW Program. In addi tion to holding a baccalaureate degree in social work earned within the past ten years from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, applicants must have a minimum of 30 undergraduate credits in the liberal arts to include at least 3 credits in each of the following: English composition, history or government, social sciences, and statistics. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, refer to the College of Public Health Admissions website . Applicants who are eligible for, but not admitted to, the advanced standing MSW Program may petition the Divisional Director of Graduate Programs to request a review of prior undergraduate social work coursework in which generalist practice content has been achieved. The process can be found on the social work website and in the MSW Student Manual .

Students who enroll elsewhere without advance written permission do so at their own risk and will not receive transfer credit for the coursework taken at another institution unless they re-apply for admission to Mason at a later date by the priority deadline. Re-admission is not guaranteed, and transfer credit is awarded based upon course equivalences in effect at the time of re-admission. First-time freshmen and transfer students in their first semester at Mason are not permitted to take CVPA-equivalent courses as study elsewhere, including over the winter break if the student's first enrolled semester is in the fall, since grades will not have been posted by the time approval could be granted.

Transfer students entering with more than 45 transfer credits are often unable to complete the pre-professional phase of their program in the usual three years of full-time study.

They are also responsible for knowing the semester academic calendar including withdrawal deadlines; reviewing their Mason transcript online to ensure transfer of credit accuracy; and monitoring their degree progression through the degree evaluation tool on Patriot Web .

Once enrolled in degree status at Mason, undergraduate students with fewer than 60 hours of transfer coursework (not including registration through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area or coursework completed through the Global Education Office) may take up to twelve credits of coursework in CEHD disciplines at another institution. Students with 60 or more hours of transfer coursework are not permitted to take additional coursework in CEHD disciplines at another institution. Students who enroll elsewhere without advance written permission will not receive transfer credit for the coursework taken at another institution unless they re-apply for admission to Mason as transfer applicants and meet all priority deadlines. Re-admission is not guaranteed and transfer credit is awarded based upon course equivalencies in effect at the time of re-admission.

Transfer Credit Acceptance of Transfer Admission Offer Transfer Requirements Students who have graduated from high school or earned a GED and subsequently attempted college or university coursework are considered transfer applicants. Transfer applicants may pursue their transition to George Mason through Regular transfer admission or GAA admission . The following admission factors are considered for regular transfer applications: Transfer applicants who have earned less than 24 transferable credits must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA and meet freshman admission requirements . Transfer applicants who have graduated from high school more than 5 years prior to the term for which they are applying, may be exempt from providing their secondary school records at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Transfer applicants with 24 or more transferable credits must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average including an English Composition and a non-remedial mathematics course. All applicants are reviewed for English language proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to meet the University’s English proficiency requirement for admission. Virginia Community College System and Richard Bland College graduates transferring with Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts and Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, or Associate of Science degrees may be considered for GAA admission via the Guaranteed Admission Agreement . The following admission factors are considered for GAA applications : GAA applicants must request consideration of GAA admission on the transfer application GAA applicants must have a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA GAA applicants must graduate from the Virginia Community College System or Richard Bland College with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts and Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, or Associate of Science degree GAA applicants with credit-by-exam or course work at colleges or universities other than VCCS or RBC are subject to additional requirements outlined in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement. GAA or regular admission status is specifically noted in the transfer admission letter. Decisions concerning GAA eligibility are made based on the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement and are not subject to appeal. All transfer applicants are required to declare a specific major on the application to benefit from academic advising within their intended program. Some majors have higher admission requirements. To view the requirements for George Mason’s selective majors, see here . Official transcripts from all previous institutions must be transmitted directly from the Registrar at your previous school(s) to the George Mason University Office of Admissions. Electronic transcripts may also be sent to ugtrans@gmu.edu . Unofficial transcripts will not be processed. Transfer credit is accepted from colleges holding accreditation from George Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agencies or from an international university recognized by that country’s Ministry of Education or equivalent, provided that a grade of C or better has been earned in the course, and the course content aligns with George Mason University's academic standards. All non-native English speakers are required to meet the University's English language proficiency requirement. Applicants can find additional information about meeting this requirement, test options and test minimums here . Undergraduate applicants may also present six credits of English Composition from a U.S. college or university holding George Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accreditation or from an international university recognized by that country’s Ministry of Education. Each course must be completed with grades of C or better and be approved by the Department of English and the Admission Committee. ESL and remedial courses will not be considered. George Mason students on active suspension or dismissal are not eligible for admission. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to evaluate applicants who have been suspended or dismissed from other institutions on a case-by-cases basis, and these non-George Mason students will be reviewed by a committee for admission eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose this information on their application. Bachelor of Individualized Study (B.I.S.) The Bachelor of Individualized Study (B.I.S.) Program is an undergraduate degree completion program serving adult students 22 years of age or older. It offers students a distinctive educational opportunity that allows them to integrate previous experiences into university coursework. Recognizing that college-level learning may be acquired through varied professional, military, and personal experience, the BIS program provides mechanisms for translating experiential learning into academic credit. B.I.S. students may request a review of non-traditional credit from institutions not recognized by George Mason, credit-by-exam, employer, military training, or other credit for prior learning. Specific credit limits apply. This exception is subject to approval by the BIS program director. The following admission factors are considered for the Bachelor of Individualized Study (B.I.S.) applications: The Bachelor of Individualized Study (B.I.S.) Program is an undergraduate degree completion program serving adult students 22 years of age or older. It offers students a distinctive educational opportunity that allows them to integrate previous experiences into university coursework. The following admission factors are considered for B.I.S. applications: a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA Twelve (12) transferable credits from a George Mason-recognized college or university Good academic standing at previous institutions All applicants are reviewed for English language proficiency. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to meet the University’s English proficiency requirement for admission. Transfer Partnerships George Mason University engages in several distinctive Virginia community college transfer partnerships that encourage completion of a transferable associate degree. ADVANCE and the Mason Transfer Academies facilitate seamless transfer to bachelor’s degree completion. Additionally, the University participates in the Transfer Virginia initiative to provide transparency and access throughout the college transfer process. Transfer Credit Transfer students receive a formal evaluation of transfer credit from the Office of Admissions after admission. Students are responsible for providing the Office of Admissions official final transcripts of all coursework attempted at all colleges/universities during the semester in which they enroll. Transfer credit is accepted from colleges holding accreditation from George Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agencies or from an international university recognized by that country’s Ministry of Education, or equivalent, provided that a grade of C or better has been earned in the course, and the course content aligns with George Mason University's academic standards. Only credits are transferred; grades for transferred courses will not become part of a student's GPA at George Mason. Disclosure of Enrollment History Applicants to the University who have attempted college courses at other institutions are required to disclose their complete academic enrollment history in the admission application. George Mason University reserves the right to revoke admission or disenroll students who fail to indicate all previous institutions attended on the admission application. Transfer Credit Standards The University will award a maximum of 90 transfer credits. No more than 75 lower-level credits may transfer. A minimum of 45 credits of upper-level course work must be completed to qualify for graduation. While lower-level courses taken at previously attended institutions may meet the content requirement of some upper-level courses, they do not reduce the 45-credit upper-level requirement required for graduation. Residency Requirements A minimum of 30 credits must be completed in residence at George Mason to qualify for graduation. Courses from other institutions do not reduce the 30-credit residency requirement. Military Credit George Mason University honors the service of U.S. military personnel by awarding undergraduate general elective credit to honorably serving or discharged military students upon receipt of their Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Air University/CCAF transcript. Incoming and current students receive up to 30 transfer credits, with 15 credits applicable as the upper level coursework. These military transfer credit are included in the 75 lower-level transfer credit limit and recognize learning through basic training and the service member's Military Occupational Specialty. George Mason University honors the South Korean military service of George Mason University students by awarding up to six (6) hours of undergraduate elective credit for service in the South Korean Military. Contact the Mason Korea Office of Admissions for documentation needs. These military transfer credit are included in the 75 lower-level transfer credit limit and recognize learning through the service member's service area. General Education Policy for Virginia Transfer Students Students who complete the VCCS Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) or a transferable VCCS or Richard Bland College associate degree, including all VCCS A.S. in General Studies degrees, will receive a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower division) Mason Core general education requirements with the exception of Written Communication, which must be met by transferring in or taking an approved course at George Mason University. VCCS and Richard Bland College transferable associate degrees include: the Associate of Science (A.S.), the Associate of Arts (A.A.), the Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A&S.), and the Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.). Requirements for all students: Students must complete ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, ENGH 123 or an equivalent, with a C or higher. College, major, and Integration (upper level) Mason Core requirements are not waived under this policy. Students may still be required to meet any prerequisite requirements to enroll in future coursework at George Mason, as required by the department offering the course

Transfer Credit Expiration Policy Transfer credit for business courses completed over ten years prior to Mason enrollment, including those from RBC or VCCS, will only be awarded as general elective credit. Courses older than ten years cannot be reevaluated for any Costello College of Business course; this includes courses that fall under concentration areas of management, marketing, finance, accounting, management information systems, and operations management as well as business foundation and business core requirements.

Transfer Credits Students may request to transfer a maximum of 12 credits for prior graduate course work subject to approval by the graduate director and dean in accordance with the Program Policies of the department and AP.6.5.2 Transfer of Credit . Banner Code: LA-MA-ECON

Transfer of Credit Transfer students must resolve transfer credit issues within their first academic year of enrollment. Undergraduate students may transfer a maximum of 30 credits earned in non-degree status to a degree at Mason.

Transfer of Credit Graduate credit earned prior to admission to a certificate or master's program may be eligible to be transferred into Mason and applied to the certificate or degree. Please see full details under AP.6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer .

Transfer of Credit We will consider transferring graduate coursework earned from Mason-recognized U.S. institutional accrediting agencies and AACSB accredited programs . Transfer credit may be given for core courses or electives. To be considered for transfer, previous credits must have been earned at the graduate level within ten years prior to first enrollment in a Mason graduate program, earned as an admitted degree-seeking or as a non-degree student status, and must have a grade of B- or higher. See catalog policies AP.6.8 , AP.6.9 , and AP.6.10 for limits on the number of credits that can be transferred or earned outside of Mason for certificate, Master’s, and doctoral programs. Students should submit a written request to their graduate program’s office to have their official transcript evaluated by the Program or Academic Director for possible transfer credit. Course descriptions and/or syllabi must be submitted for each course to be evaluated. At the discretion of the Program or Academic Director, the student may be given a waiver of a core course rather than credit for the course. In the case of a waiver, the student is required to make up the credits by taking additional elective credits to complete their degree. The Program or Academic Director’s decision is final – there is not an option to appeal. Students wishing to transfer credit older than 10 years must obtain the approval of both the Program or Academic Director for their degree or certificate program and the Costello College of Business Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. Students should follow the process outlined above to request transfer of credit. Once the Program or Academic Director has reviewed the transfer credit request, they will forward the request to the Associate Dean for final review and approval. The Associate Dean’s decision is final – there is not an option to appeal.

Transfer of Credit To be eligible for transfer, credits must have been earned at an accredited graduate degree-granting institution (and applicable to a graduate degree at that institution) or at Mason while in non-degree status. Courses accepted for transfer credit must have been completed within ten years of the admission term and with a minimum grade of 2.70 (B-). Courses with grades of P or S are not accepted for transfer unless the official transcript indicates that the grade is equivalent to a 2.70 (B-) or better. Some programs have more stringent standards on transfer of credit; students should contact their graduate program for specific information.

Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit is governed by university transfer of credit policy and the university requirements for master's degrees . Transfer credit must be approved by the program director and the dean. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek course advising through the department prior to taking a course and plan to submit their application to the MS in Nutrition program in their first semester of study.

Transfer of Credit Students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate credits. A maximum of 30 credits from a conferred master's degree may be applied to this program. Transfer of credit, AP.6.5. , requires the approval of the program director or designee and the dean or designee of the school. They determine whether the credits are eligible for transfer and applicable to the degree program and the number of credits to be transferred.

Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit is governed by the policies outlined in AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer and AP 6.9 Requirements for Master's Degrees . Transfer credit must be approved by the program director and the dean. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek academic advising through the department before taking a course and should plan to submit their application to the MPH program in their first semester of study. Banner Code: PH-MPH-PUBH

Transfer of Credit Relevant graduate credits (0-35) earned from an institution accredited by a Mason-recognized accrediting agency, earned at another institution and recommended for graduate credit by the American Council on Education, or earned at Mason may be transferred toward the degree in accordance with AP.6.5.2 . Research Course List Code Title Credits Successful completion of 24 research credits inclusive of: 1 24 IT 998 Doctoral Dissertation Proposal IT 999 Doctoral Dissertation Total Credits 24 1 IT 700 Doctoral Seminar I: Intro to Research and IT 701 Doctoral Seminar II:

Transfer of Credit The doctoral program is a 72 credit hour program; however, students entering with a master's degree in a related discipline may be given up to 24 transfer credits, AP.6.5 . Transfer credit requires the approval of the program director or designee and the dean or designee of the school. They determine whether the credits are eligible for transfer, applicable to the degree program and the number of credits to be transferred. The 72 hours of required doctoral-level credits typically consist of 48 credits of coursework and 24 credits of dissertation research. Students who receive a transfer of credit will complete a minimum of 48 credits as outlined in Degree Requirements. All decisions concerning the student’s course requirements and plan of study must be approved by the dissertation committee chair, as well as by the department’s doctoral coordinator. Banner Code: EC-PHD-SEOR

Transfer of Credit Students may transfer a maximum of 9 credits into the MSN program from other institutions or taken at Mason in non-degree status. Transfer of credit is subject to university policies found in AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer and college policies. Transfer credit must be approved by the program director and the dean/director of the School of Nursing. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek course advising through the School of Nursing and should submit their application to the MSN program in their first semester of study.

Transfer of Credit Students may transfer a maximum of 30 credits into the DNP program from graduate courses taken outside of George Mason. Students may transfer a maximum of 12 graduate credits taken at George Mason in non-degree status. Transfer of credit is governed by AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer and the university requirements for doctoral degrees (See: AP 6.10 Requirements for Doctoral Degrees ). Transfer credit must be approved by the program director and/or dean. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek course advising through the department and should submit their application to the DNP program as soon as possible after beginning their study in non-degree status.

Transfer of Credit Students may transfer a maximum of 29 graduate credits successfully completed with a B minus or better at another CSWE-accredited MSW program into the Mason MSW program. Only 6 credits may be from specialization year studies. Transfer of credit is governed by AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer and must be approved by the program director and academic dean. Students must note on the MSW Departmental Form and MSW Application Checklist that they are applying as transfer students.

Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit is governed by the AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer policy and the AP 6.9 Requirements for Master's Degrees policy. Transfer credit must be approved by the program director and the dean. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek academic advising through the department prior to taking a course and plan to submit their application to the MS program in their first semester of study. Banner Code: PH-MS-GLOH

Transfer of Credit Previously earned and relevant graduate credits may be eligible for transfer into this program; details can be found in the Credit by Exam or Transfer section of this catalog. Banner Code: PP-PHD-BIOD

Transfer of Credit Students may transfer a maximum of 12 credits from graduate courses taken at other institutions or taken at Mason in non-degree status. Transfer credit is subject to university and college policies and must be approved by the program director and the dean. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek course advising through the department and should submit their application to the MHA program in their first semester of study.

Transfer of Credit Previously earned and relevant graduate credits may be eligible for transfer into this program; details can be found in the Credit by Exam or Transfer section of this catalog.

Transfer of Credit Students may transfer a maximum of 12 credits from graduate courses taken at other institutions or taken at Mason in non-degree status. Transfer credit is subject to university and college policies and must be approved by the program director and the dean. Students who enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek course advising through the department and should submit their application to the MS program in their first semester of study.

Transfer of Credit Students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate credits. A maximum of 24 credits from a master's degree in statistics, mathematics, or similar discipline, or 30 credits from a master's degree from the George Mason University Department of Statistics may be applied to this program. Transfer of credit, AP.6.5.2 , requires the approval of the Director(s) of the PhD program in Statistical Science or designee and the dean or designee of the school. They determine whether the credits are eligible for transfer and applicable to the degree program and the number of credits to be transferred. Banner Code: EC-PHD-STAT

Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit is governed by the policies outlined in AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer . Students who enter with a master’s or other advanced degree may transfer up to 30 credits for previous coursework that closely corresponds with doctoral program requirements. Transfer of credits must be approved by the Director of Doctoral Studies in consultation with the doctoral advisor.

Transfer of Credit Previously earned and relevant graduate credits may be eligible for transfer into this program; details can be found in the Credit by Exam or Transfer section of this catalog. Banner Code: PP-PHD-POS

Transfer of Credit Students may request transfer of up to 12 hours of graduate coursework from graduate non-degree status or up to 15 hours of graduate study at another institution. Students should carefully review AP.6.5 and the policies governing graduate transfer of credit. Transfer of credit is subject to the approval of the program director and graduate dean. Banner Code: LA-MA-COM

Transfer of Credit Students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate credits, which may be reduced by a maximum of 30 credits from a related master's degree. Transfer of credit requires the approval of the program director or designee and the dean or designee of the school. They determine how many credits are eligible for transfer. See AP.6.5 for policies related to graduate transfer of credit.

Transfer of Credit Students may transfer a maximum of 30 credits into the program from graduate courses taken at other institutions or taken at Mason in non-degree status (maximum of 12 credits in non-degree status). Transfer credits are governed by AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer and the university requirements for doctoral degrees, which can be found in AP.6 Graduate Policies . All transfer credits must be approved by the PhD program director. Students who intend to apply to the PhD program and enroll initially through non-degree studies should seek course advising through the PhD program director and apply to the PhD program as soon as possible. Banner Code: PH-PHD-NURS

Transfer of Credit Transfer of credit is governed by the policies outlined in AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer . Students who enter with a master's or other advanced degree may transfer up to 30 credits for previous coursework that closely corresponds with doctoral program requirements. The credit transfer decision will be made by the doctoral advisor and requires approval of the doctoral program director. Requests for transfer of credit are reviewed only after acceptance to the doctoral program.

Transfer of Credit Students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate credits. A maximum of 30 credits from a completed master's degree in civil engineering or other related fields may be applied to this program. Transfer of credit, AP.6.5. , requires the approval of the program director or designee and the dean or designee of the school. They determine whether the credits are eligible for transfer, if they are applicable to the degree program and the total number of credits to be transferred.

Transfer of Credit Up to 24 credits of graduate coursework successfully completed prior to admission to the PhD program may be counted toward the elective portion of required coursework. Please see AP.6.5 for more information. Banner Code: EC-PHD-CYBS

Transfer of Credit Students entering the PhD program with a conferred MS degree can receive a transfer of credit for up to 30 credits. Transfer of credit, AP.6.5, requires the approval of the program director or designee and the dean or designee of the school.

George Mason considers transfer credit from institutions of higher education accredited by a George Mason-recognized U.S.

Most students can receive a transfer of credit for up to 30 credits based on their previous master's degree.

George Mason considers transfer credit from institutions of higher education accredited by a George Mason-recognized U.S. Since a master's degree or equivalent is required for admission, students can receive a transfer of credit for up to 30 credits.

Students are permitted to transfer credits from a master’s degree into a doctoral program per the stipulations outlined under policy AP.6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer . Banner Code: AR-DMA-MUAR

Students are permitted to transfer credits from a master’s degree into a doctoral program per the stipulations outlined under policy AP.6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer . Banner Code: E1-PHD-EDUC

Previously earned and relevant graduate credits may be eligible for transfer into Mason Science programs and certificates; details can be found in the AP 6.5 Credit by Exam or Transfer section of this catalog.

Due largely to the cohort-based nature of this certificate, transfer credit is not accepted.

Previously earned and relevant graduate credits may be eligible for transfer into this program; details can be found in the Credit by Exam or Transfer section of this catalog.

BIS offers students transfer credit options and a distinctive educational opportunity to integrate other college-level learning, such as professional or military experience, into university coursework. Academic advisors work with students to utilize transfer credits and create a plan for timely completion of the bachelor’s degree. All transfer students are required to take INTS 391 Understanding Integrative Studies within their first two semesters and meet with an academic advisor as soon as possible.

In addition, students who have failed a course at George Mason are not permitted to take the equivalent course through the consortium under any circumstances. Permission to Study Elsewhere Once enrolled in degree status at George Mason, students with less than 60 hours of earned transfer credits (excluding any credits earned through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area or through the Global Education Office ) are eligible to take one course (which may include a lecture and lab/corequisite pairing) of COS-equivalent coursework at another regionally accredited US institution of higher education. Students with 60 or more transfer credit hours are prohibited from taking additional coursework in the college's disciplines at another institution.