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 subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 45+, Password 6.0 in Knowledge and 5.0 in Writing, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 4 or higher, IELA 162 overall (162 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 50 (befpre 7/15/19) or 90 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival).
January 2021 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 12 January 2021 - Wed 12 May 2021
Mon 17 May 2021 - Fri 6 August 2021
$39,040
120 credit hour program
26-31 credit hours apply from Pathway
89-94 credit hours remaining toward degree
Semester 1
Course title
Credit hours
INYO 105
American Cultures
3 Credits
MUSI 221
Applied Music I (Music majors only)
0-1 Credits
ENGH 121
Enhanced Composition For Multilingual Writers of English I
3 Credits
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Communication
3 Credits
EAP 102
Language Support for American Cultures
1 Credits
EAP 101
Language Support for Fundamentals of Communication
1 Credits
MATH 111
Linear Mathematical Modeling
3 Credits
INYO 100
Transition INTO Mason I
1 Credits
Semester 2
Course title
Credit hours
MUSI 221
Applied Music I (Music majors only)
0-1 Credits
ENGH 122
Enhanced Composition For Multilingual Writers of English II
3 Credits
General Education Course Selected with Advisor Approval
0-3 Credits
INYO 106
Introduction to Research Methods for International Students
3 Credits
HIST 125
Introduction to World History
3 Credits
EAP 104
Language Support for World History
1 Credits
INYO 101
Transition INTO Mason II
1 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 subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 45+, Password 6.0 in Knowledge and 5.0 in Writing, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 4 or higher, IELA 162 overall (162 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 50 (befpre 7/15/19) or 90 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival).
August 2021 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 16 August 2021 - Wed 15 December 2021
Thu 13 January 2022 - Wed 11 May 2022
January 2022 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 11 January 2022 - Wed 11 May 2022
Mon 16 May 2022 - Fri 5 August 2022
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 subscores in reading and listening), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 subscores in reading and listening), PTEA 45+, Password 6.0 in Knowledge and 5.0 in Writing, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 4 or higher, IELA 162 overall (162 subscores in reading and listening), or Duolingo 50 (befpre 7/15/19) or 90 (as of 7/15/19) (IELA required upon arrival).
August 2022 start
(2 Semesters)
Mon 15 August 2022 - Wed 14 December 2022
Thu 12 January 2023 - Wed 10 May 2023
January 2023 start
(2 Semesters)
Tue 10 January 2023 - Wed 10 May 2023
Mon 15 May 2023 - Fri 4 August 2023
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.