International Year One in Humanities and Social Sciences will prepare students to enter their next semester of a bachelor’s degree program at George Mason University.
17-21 hours per week
Maximum class size for English language teaching 20
This leads to a bachelor's program at George Mason University.
Start Dates | January |
Program length | 2 Semesters |
17
High school diploma; 2.3 minimum GPA equivalent.
2 Semesters: TOEFL iBT 60 (13 reading & listening subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 reading & listening subscores), PTEA 45+, Password 6.0 in Knowledge & 5.0 in Writing, TOEFL Essentials 6.0 (5.0 all subscores), Completion of Academic English Core & OCS Level 4 or higher, IELA 155 (145 reading & listening subscores), Duolingo 90.
January 2022 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 18 January 2022 - Wed 11 May 2022
Wed 18 May 2022 - Fri 5 August 2022
120 credit hour program
28-34 credit hours apply from Pathway
82-86 credit hours remaining toward degree
Semester 1
Course title
Credit hours
INYO 105
American Cultures
3 Credits
MATH 113
Analytic Geometry and Calculus l
4 Credits
ENGH 121
Enhanced Composition For Multilingual Writers of English I
3 Credits
CHEM 211 AND CHEM 213 AND EAP 114 OR EVPP 110
General Chemistry AND General Chemistry Laboratory I AND Language Support for General Chemistry OR The Ecosphere: An Introduction to Environmental Science l
4-5 Credits
EAP 102
Language Support for American Cultures
1 Credits
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credits
Semester 2
Course title
Credit hours
MATH 072
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4 Credits
ENGH 122
Enhanced Composition For Multilingual Writers of English II
3 Credits
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credits
GEOL 101 AND EAP 115
Introductory Geology l AND Language Support for Introductory Geology
5 Credits
EAP 103
Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication
1 Credits
INYO 101
Transition INTO Mason II
1 Credits
PHYS 160 AND PHYS 161 AND EAP 113
University Physics l AND University Physics l Lab AND Language Support for University Physics OR
5 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Anthropology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Art History-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Communication-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Criminology, Law and Society-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Criminology, Law and Society-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Economics-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Economics-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
English-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Environmental and Sustainability Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Foreign Languages-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Global Affairs-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Government and International Politics-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
History-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Integrative Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Integrative Studies-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Music-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Music-B.M.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Philosophy-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Psychology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Psychology-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Public Administration-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Religious Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Russian and Eurasian Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Sociology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Start Dates | August January |
Program length | 2 Semesters |
17
High school diploma; 2.3 minimum GPA equivalent.
2 Semesters: TOEFL iBT 60 (13 reading & listening subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 reading & listening subscores), PTEA 45+, Password 6.0 in Knowledge & 5.0 in Writing, TOEFL Essentials 6.0 (5.0 all subscores), Completion of Academic English Core & OCS Level 4 or higher, IELA 155 (145 reading & listening subscores), Duolingo 90.
August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 15 August 2022 - Wed 14 December 2022
Tue 10 January 2023 - Wed 10 May 2023
$41,420
January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 10 January 2023 - Wed 10 May 2023
Wed 10 May 2023 - Fri 4 August 2023
$41,420
120 credit hour program
28-34 credit hours apply from Pathway
82-86 credit hours remaining toward degree
Semester 1
Course title
Credit hours
INYO 105
American Cultures
3 Credits
MATH 113
Analytic Geometry and Calculus l
4 Credits
ENGH 121
Enhanced Composition For Multilingual Writers of English I
3 Credits
CHEM 211 AND CHEM 213 AND EAP 114 OR EVPP 110
General Chemistry AND General Chemistry Laboratory I AND Language Support for General Chemistry OR The Ecosphere: An Introduction to Environmental Science l
4-5 Credits
EAP 102
Language Support for American Cultures
1 Credits
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credits
Semester 2
Course title
Credit hours
MATH 072
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4 Credits
ENGH 122
Enhanced Composition For Multilingual Writers of English II
3 Credits
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credits
GEOL 101 AND EAP 115
Introductory Geology l AND Language Support for Introductory Geology
5 Credits
EAP 103
Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication
1 Credits
INYO 101
Transition INTO Mason II
1 Credits
PHYS 160 AND PHYS 161 AND EAP 113
University Physics l AND University Physics l Lab AND Language Support for University Physics OR
5 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Anthropology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Art History-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Communication-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Criminology, Law and Society-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Criminology, Law and Society-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Economics-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Economics-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
English-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Environmental and Sustainability Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Foreign Languages-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Global Affairs-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Government and International Politics-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
History-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Integrative Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Integrative Studies-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Music-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Music-B.M.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Philosophy-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Psychology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Psychology-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Public Administration-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Religious Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Russian and Eurasian Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Sociology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Start Dates | August January |
Program length | 2 Semesters |
17
High school diploma; 2.3 minimum GPA equivalent.
2 Semesters: TOEFL iBT 60 (13 reading & listening subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 reading & listening subscores), PTEA 45+, Password 6.0 in Knowledge & 5.0 in Writing, TOEFL Essentials 6.0 (5.0 all subscores), Completion of Academic English Core & OCS Level 4 or higher, IELA 155 (145 reading & listening subscores), Duolingo 90.
August 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 14 August 2023 - Wed 13 December 2023
Tue 9 January 2024 - Wed 8 May 2024
January 2024 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 9 January 2024 - Wed 8 May 2024
Wed 8 May 2024 - Fri 2 August 2024
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Anthropology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Art History-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Communication-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Criminology, Law and Society-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Criminology, Law and Society-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Economics-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Economics-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
English-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Environmental and Sustainability Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Foreign Languages-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Global Affairs-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Government and International Politics-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
History-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Integrative Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Integrative Studies-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Music-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Music-B.M.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Philosophy-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Psychology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Psychology-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Public Administration-B.S.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Religious Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Russian and Eurasian Studies-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
Sociology-B.A.
2.5 cumulative Mason GPA. C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.
C or better in all courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted.