Graduate Pathway in Earth Systems Science draft

Program Overview

The INTO Mason Graduate Pathway in Earth Systems Science prepares students for graduate studies at George Mason University. It offers academic, language, and cultural support to help international students succeed in a US university setting. Upon completing the program with a 3.0 GPA and receiving a B or higher in all courses, students are guaranteed progression to Mason's graduate program. The program runs from August 19 to December 18, 2024, and from January 13 to May 15, 2025, with a class size of 15 students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Earth Systems Science is designed to prepare students for a graduate degree program at George Mason University.
It provides academic, language, and cultural support to help students succeed in a US university setting.
• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Provide students with the necessary academic skills and knowledge to succeed in a graduate program.
• Develop students' English language proficiency to meet the requirements of a graduate program.
• Familiarize students with the culture and expectations of a US university.
• Description: The program consists of credit-earning courses that are fully integrated with both domestic and international students on campus.
Students learn from highly trained university instructors and tutors. Upon successful completion of the program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, students can progress to the second semester of their graduate studies at George Mason University.

Other:

• Progression: Students who successfully complete the INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Earth Systems Science are guaranteed progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.
• The program is offered in both 1 and 2 semester formats.
• The program has a class size of 15 students.
• The program starts on August 19, 2024, and January 13, 2025, and ends on December 18, 2024, and May 15, 2025, respectively.
• Progression Requirements:
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Students must receive a grade of B or better in all courses.
• No grades of NC, W, or IN are permitted.
• Additional Requirements:
• Students must submit additional application materials to be considered for progression to the graduate degree program.

Tuition fee$ 20,710.00