Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education: Computer Science

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for EDUCATION

Transfer Guidance

Transfer Admission Requirements

• Transfer applicants must present a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete an English composition equivalent to ENGH 101 (ENG 112). Students may provide secondary school coursework or test scores demonstrating English language proficiency.

• Prior to applying, VCCS applicants must complete a college-level math course.

• GAA applicants must present a minimum 2.85 cumulative GPA. For more information about Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements, visit: https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/

Important Links & Dates

• Office of Transfer Services: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/office-t...

• Admission Application: By Oct 1 or March 1 at https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now

• Financial Aid: https://www.gmu.edu/financial-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 1 for Fall admission and October 1 for Spring admission at studentaid.gov.

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Connect with an advisor at your community college within your first year. College connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org.

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, and complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org.

• Many of the general education courses are also needed to fulfill Content Area Endorsement courses for licensure. Review those requirements here: https://education.gmu.edu/teacher-track/content-area-review/

• Connect with pre-education advisors at Mason prior to transfer: https://education.gmu.edu/office-of-teacher-preparation/

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Mason’s Secondary Education program (SEED) is designed to meet the needs of those at the undergraduate level who desire to be licensed to teach at the secondary level, which encompasses grades 6-12.

• Specific endorsement areas in this program are biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, English, and history/social science

• This is a full-time program that includes multiple clinical experiences and a semester-long internship during students’ final semester. Working full-time during the day is not an option for students in this program. Students who need a more flexible scheduling option should pursue the Bachelor’s to Accelerated Master’s (BAM) for Secondary Education (SEED).

• Prior to completing the internship, students must pass a state licensure exam.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Students who complete a VCCS transfer associate degree (AS, AA, AA&S, & AFA) will receive a waiver of the Foundation and Exploration (lower division) Mason Core general education categories. To be eligible for the waiver, the students must provide the Mason Office of Admissions with a final, official transcript reflecting the degree conferral date. As a prerequisite for ENGH 302, ENGH 101 is not waived. Students must complete ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, or an equivalent, with a C or higher.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Applicants are required to apply as freshman.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Credit by exam may be used to fulfill General Education and/or major requirements. See: https://www.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer....

• Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first term of attendance at Mason.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Located in Fairfax within the National Capital Region. Mason enrolls 26,000 undergraduate students, in 80 in-demand majors, from 50 states and 130 countries.

• 4,000 new transfer students choose Mason each year. Mason is consistently ranked as one of the most diverse universities in the U.S.

• Transfer students are welcome to live among our 7700-student residential community or off-campus. The Office of Contemporary Student Services is dedicated to the support of off-campus transfers.

• 66% of Mason students receive financial aid

• 22 Division I men’s and women’s teams and 475+ student organizations

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• We also offer a Bachelor’s to Accelerated Master’s (BAM) option for Secondary Education. This option is ideal for students who want to major in their preferred content area, but also want to be able to teach students in grades 6-12.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Obtain a Virginia license to teach your content area to students in grades 6-12.

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at: TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• We are a Professional Development School (PDS) program with strong partnerships with multiple local school districts.

• Secondary Education teachers are in high demand. Our graduates find positions in their field.

• We have a high national ranking by US News & World Report.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Earn a master’s degree later to specialize and expand your career options within the field of education.

• After teaching for three years, graduates who are in the Northern Virginia area can become a mentor teacher for the SEED program

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students must earn a C or better in all SEED Core Courses and pass all Content Area Courses.

• Students must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA and pass all Commonwealth of Virginia mandated tests for licensure

• Licensure testing requirements are determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia and may change at any time. If changes to these requirements occur, students must meet the current testing and licensure requirements as set forth in the legal code of Virginia.

• Students are encouraged to meet with the Mason program advisor prior to enrolling in courses at Mason.