School Details
With the wide range of academic options at George Mason University, you can create your own path to success. Faculty and courses serve to expand your knowledge, nurture your talents, and prepare you for limitless opportunities. Mason encourages students to use their college experience to explore new possibilities and discover their passion while gaining a high-quality education with real-world experience.
George Mason offers more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees with a variety of additional concentrations. Through Mason Online, students in diverse locations and with various scheduling needs can take advantage of the same academically rigorous courses that are offered on campus. Online students are an integral part of the Mason community, with opportunities to participate in leadership experiences, organizations, events, and programs extended to distance learning students.
Some courses offer a hybrid format, with a combination of online and face-to-face meetings, while other courses are fully online. Synchronous courses require students to participate virtually in class sessions during regular, set times. Asynchronous courses, on the other hand, allow students to access course materials at any time, moving through the curriculum at their own pace.
Accreditation & Licensing
George Mason University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Graduate one step ahead with a certificate in Business Analytics (BA). The BA graduate certificate can be built into the online MBA program, which emphasizes the collection, study, and delivery of data to make better business decisions and predictions.
Strengthen your employment management skills with the Essentials of Human Resource Management certificate and the Human Resource Management certificate from George Mason University. In partnership with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), these certificates prep you for SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP™) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP™) certifications.
The Essentials of Human Resource Management certificate will help you improve your on-the-job effectiveness, whether you’re an HR professional or business owner. The course covers real-life HR issues, including employment law, hiring, compensation, performance evaluation, and more.
The Human Resource Management certificate will open doors for advancement and signal to employers that you’re ready to lead. The intensive program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System® for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, allowing you to stay on track for success on the certification exam.
These programs are affordable and qualify for the Mason Talent Exchange scholarship. The scholarship allows you to save up to 50% on on the price of the program if you’ve experienced a significant transition, including dislocation or layoff, a transition from military service, a shift to a new field, or returning to the workforce.
Join tomorrow’s thought leaders through the George Mason style of economics, which blends the branches of public choice, Austrian, and experimental economic theories. Our nationally ranked Master of Arts in Economics program has received international attention for its focus on comparative institutional analysis and its practical approach to the relationships among economic, political, and legal sectors.
As the home to the late Nobel Laureate James Buchanan, George Mason University has a celebrated history of moving economic thought forward. Graduate students in the flexible, online economics program benefit from the guidance of renowned faculty and learn using real-world economic problems.
The program is designed for students to develop a sturdy foundation in effective data, statistical, and economic analysis. As students conduct, read, and critique their peers’ research, they will develop informed and thorough solutions in government, policy institute, business, or nonprofit settings.
At George Mason University, online students have lifetime access to the University’s Career Center. Students in the online MA in Economics can use this resource to find internships during the program and job opportunities after graduation.
Graduates of our MA in Economics have entered successful careers in government, nonprofit, research, and private sector settings. Because George Mason University is located near Washington, D.C., our online graduates have benefited from employment opportunities in an array government, public policy, nonprofit, and business positions.
Delivering a diverse skill set with a global perspective, George Mason’s online MBA gives students the credentials and confidence to assume critical leadership roles in business, government, and public institutions worldwide. George Mason’s top-ranked part-time MBA program prepares the next generation of thought-leaders through a rigorous, stimulating business and management curriculum. Courses are available completely online and are designed for busy, professional students.
- Complete your MBA online in as little as 16 months or up to three years, and put what you learn to work immediately in your current role.
- Program adheres to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Accreditation Standards.
- Curriculum consists of a 48-hour core curriculum with a variety of electives to explore the breadth of business and leadership.
- No GRE or GMAT required.
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Graduate one step ahead with a certificate in Business Analytics (BA). Our optional BA graduate certificate can be built into the online MBA program, which emphasizes the collection, study, and delivery of data to make better business decisions and predictions.
Global Residency Option
Broaden your global business perspective with first-hand international experience. The online MBA’s optional Global Residency gives students the opportunity to spend a week abroad, visiting and studying companies in a foreign country.
Competitive tuition makes our top-rated education even more accessible, along with financial aid programs and lifelong access to George Mason’s career services.
Delivering a diverse skill set with a global perspective, Mason’s online MBA gives students the credentials and confidence to assume critical leadership roles in business, government, and public institutions worldwide. Mason’s part-time MBA program prepares the next generation of thought-leaders through a rigorous, stimulating business and management curriculum. Courses are available completely online and are designed for busy, professional students.
- Earn your MBA online in under three years and put what you learn to work immediately in your current role.
- Program adheres to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Accreditation Standards.
- Curriculum consists of a 48-hour core curriculum with a variety of electives to explore the breadth of business and leadership.
Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Graduate one step ahead with a certificate in Business Analytics (BA). The optional BA graduate certificate can be built into the online MBA program, which emphasizes the collection, study, and delivery of data to make better business decisions and predictions.
Global Residency Option
Broaden your global business perspective with first-hand international experience. The online MBA’s optional Global Residency gives students the opportunity to spend a week abroad, visiting and studying companies in a foreign country.
Competitive tuition makes the top-rated education even more accessible, along with financial aid programs and lifelong access to Mason’s career services.
The online project management program from George Mason University teaches you how to successfully manage a range of projects in nearly any industry. You’ll learn how to optimize projects and enhance their value as you consider PMI Global Standards. Plus, you’ll prepare to become a Project Management Professional (PMP®) — the most recognized certification in the field.
George Mason University’s Continuing Professional Education (CPE) unit offers this online program in partnership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) so you can have confidence in George Mason’s leading-edge curriculum.
George Mason’s project management program includes a digital badge upon completion. This widely recognized badge is ideal for your resume and LinkedIn page because potential employers can click on the badge link to easily view an outline of your accomplishments.
Our easy-to-access courses are designed for busy professionals. If you don’t want to take a full certificate program, you can join us for individual courses as they suit your schedule. These courses are available to anyone, and most do not need experience for enrollment.
Computer Science & IT
The 100% online, 12-month Data Analytics Certificate from George Mason University Continuing and Professional Education gives you the technical skills you need to make data-driven, strategic decisions in a wide range of business contexts. It is designed for professionals from any background who are ready to advance their careers in the growing and in-demand technology field. With data playing an essential role across industries, earning a credential in data analytics can help you stand out to employers and prepare for long-term success.
As a Mason student, you will complete three courses in programming for data science, data wrangling, visualization and reporting, and machine learning. Led by our expert instructors, courses focus on building practical, real-world experience.
You will gain problem-solving skills and learn to think analytically to improve business outcomes. Graduates of this program can pursue careers in technology, informatics, business intelligence, web analytics, data collection, and foundational data analysis. This program also qualifies for the Mason Talent Exchange scholarship, meaning you could save 50% on your tuition costs. Scholarships are limited, so contact us to learn more.
At Mason we offer two types of certificates; Academic Certificates for credit and Professional Certificates for non-credit. Continuing and Professional Education offers non-credit certificates.
Prepare to lead multidisciplinary teams to successfully support IT strategic initiatives in George Mason’s MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT) program.
You’ll learn to design, develop, manage, and sustain mega-systems as you gain extensive knowledge of the top IT fields including cyber security, data analytics, intelligence methods, natural language processing, machine learning, and more.
You’ll gain the ability to analyze local and global impacts of computing and graduate ready to form solutions that are ethical and secure, and that address specific global challenges.
You’ll learn from highly credentialed and experienced faculty who work to increase your experience as they show you how to deal with practical day-to-day IT challenges so you’re ready to step into your new leadership role with confidence.
The MS in Applied Information Technology offers three tracks, including concentrations in Cyber Security, Data Analytics & Intelligence Methods, and Machine Learning Engineering. Each provides you with experience addressing the most complex security challenges facing our society right now using cutting-edge programs that you access remotely.
The degree is ranked among the Top-25 online programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, 2018-2020.
Prepare to lead multidisciplinary teams to successfully support IT strategic initiatives in George Mason’s MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT) program.
You’ll learn to design, develop, manage, and sustain mega-systems as you gain extensive knowledge of the top IT fields including cyber security, data analytics, intelligence methods, natural language processing, machine learning, and more.
You’ll gain the ability to analyze local and global impacts of computing and graduate ready to form solutions that are ethical and secure, and that address specific global challenges.
You’ll learn from highly credentialed and experienced faculty who work to increase your experience as they show you how to deal with practical day-to-day IT challenges so you’re ready to step into your new leadership role with confidence.
The MS in Applied Information Technology offers three tracks, including concentrations in Cyber Security, Data Analytics & Intelligence Methods, and Machine Learning Engineering. Each provides you with experience addressing the most complex security challenges facing our society right now using cutting-edge programs that you access remotely.
The degree is ranked among the Top-25 online programs in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, 2018-2020.
Prepare to develop software solutions for the future in George Mason’s MS in Computer Science program.
You’ll build a strong foundation of the core concepts in computer science and then develop concentrated knowledge in advanced areas in the field.
Coursework dives deep into the real-life skillsets in artificial intelligence, databases, programming languages, software engineering, systems and networks, theoretical computer science, and visual computing so you understand how each facet can contribute to a solution.
Through 10 courses that are 15-weeks each, you build problem-solving skills and graduate with expert-level knowledge in:
- Advanced Programming
- Model Construction and Analysis
- Analysis of Algorithms
You’ll learn from highly credentialed, award-winning faculty who are eager to mentor you throughout the program and into your next career.
As a graduate, you’re ready to address complex issues in society such as data privacy, machine learning, secure online banking and more in roles such as a software engineer, developer, or architect. As a result, graduates of the program are regularly recruited by regional and national employers.
Whether you’re new to the IT industry or looking to expand and enhance your IT knowledge, George Mason University’s online CompTIA Training Certificate can help you build strategic capabilities and take the next step in your career. This program gives you the skills to sit for three CompTIA Certification exams: A+, Network+, and Security+. Exam vouchers are included with all courses.
George Mason’s CompTIA Certificate educates and equips technology professionals at all levels, so most courses don’t need prior experience for enrollment. In fully online courses, you’ll explore networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software and application development, and more.
For each course you complete, you’ll receive a digital badge. These widely recognized badges are ideal for your resume and LinkedIn profile. Potential employers can click on the badge link to quickly view an outline of your accomplishments.
Our easy-to-access courses are designed for busy professionals. You don’t need to enroll as a Mason student to take Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) courses. If you don’t want to take a full certificate program, you can join us for individual courses as they suit your schedule.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Get the training you need to lead multidisciplinary teams to implement IT strategies with this online MS in Applied Information Technology program. In the Cyber Security focus area, you’ll deal with tough security issues currently facing businesses and organizations.
The program is 100% online and led by experienced faculty who incorporate real-world IT challenges. Courses combine scholarship and academic research with industry best practices, processes, and methodologies in cybersecurity. Foundational studies cover topics in database management systems, computing platforms, information visualization, and algorithms and data structures.
Students in the online cybersecurity degree concentration can choose from courses such as:
- Cloud Computing Security
- Programming Essentials
- Secure Software Development
- Identity and Access Management
- Network and Systems Security
- Applied Machine Learning
Education
A standalone Autism Spectrum Disorders certificate is offered from George Mason University. This part-time online program prepares professionals and family members to work with children and adults with autism spectrum disorders in school, home, and community settings. The emphasis on working with individuals with autism across their lifespans makes this program unique. Most programs have an emphasis on school-age children with autism – but this program has a broader range of application with a focus that expands to adolescence, transition to adulthood, adulthood, and aging.
Ideal For:
- School Administrators
- Behavior Analysts
- Family Members Affected by Autism
- Interventionists
- Psychologists
- Physical and Occupational Therapists
You can gain expertise using current theories and technologies in remote education with the Graduate Certificate in E-Learning from George Mason University. This online instructional design graduate certificate imparts specialized knowledge in virtual teaching. The competencies gained through the online instructional design graduate-level coursework apply in such settings as:
- Schools
- Government
- Industry
- Nonprofit organizations
Students may start their program of study in the Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters. Those completing the certificate within one year can apply all credits to the MS in Learning Design and Technology degree.
You can prepare to teach English learners around the globe, in various contexts, with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / TESOL from George Mason University. This online ESL master’s degree program presents information through asset-based frameworks with a culturally responsive lens.
Students gain the expertise to design inviting classroom environments to deliver engaging English instruction. The program emphasizes pulling from bi- or multilingual learners’ linguistic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds.
Besides working in PK-12 schools, whether they be public, private, or international, graduates also find success with such employers as:
- Governmental agencies
- Community-based adult education and literacy programs for refugees and immigrants
- Private language institutes
- Corporate language training
George Mason University’s online Master’s Degree in Special Education equips students to identify, address, and overcome complex learning challenges to influence the educational potential for people with mild to severe learning disabilities. The program can be completed in 24 months through a flexible, part-time program led by an expert faculty of behavior analysts, teachers, researchers, and innovators. Currently, two tracks are available that culminate in a graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders or Applied Behavior Analysis. Standalone certificates are also offered in these areas.
If you’re interested in earning your MEd in Special Education with a track in Applied Behavior Analysis, now is the time. The online Applied Behavior Analysis program will be replaced by our new MS in Behavior Analysis program at the end of 2026. Our faculty and staff will provide guidance for completing the courses before this program is removed from George Mason’s online offerings. The Autism Spectrum Disorders track will not be affected by this change.
You can prepare to be a guiding force for learners with disabilities with the Master of Education in Special Education / Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Mason. This online gifted and special education master’s program uses an innovative approach to providing inclusive education.
The ABA track of this online special education graduate program offers the following:
- Basic and intermediate behavioral principles
- Behavior analysis of multiple populations
- Curriculum that aligns with ABAI Verified Course Sequence criteria
- Coursework that meets the BACB requirements for the Behavior Analyst Certification Exam
While a background in education is common among applicants, it is not required. Graduates earn their M.Ed. and a graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis.
You can gain expertise in working with individuals with autism with the Master of Education in Special Education / Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from Mason. This online special education master’s program prepares educators to meet the complex learning needs of those with special needs.
Through a unique and innovative approach to inclusive education, the online program offers practices that can benefit learners with disabilities for their entire lives. The ASD track benefits interventionists, psychologists, and even families touched by autism. Furthermore, the following professionals value this online special education program:
- School administrators
- Speech and language pathologists
- Behavior analysts
- Physical and occupational therapists
You can gain managerial and advanced competencies to qualify for senior positions in instructional design with the Master of Science in Learning Design & Technology from Mason. This online graduate program prepares you to design and implement effective learning experiences.
The online instructional design program aligns with the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction. Takeaways from the program include the abilities to:
- Assess and analyze learning technologies, trends, and programs
- Consult with subject matter experts and business leaders
- Design and implement novel learning solutions
- Manage projects from start to finish
Graduates find success in this rapidly growing field of learning design. Career positions include UX designer, e-learning developer, or instructional designer.
Engineering
The online Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering is a valuable opportunity for those seeking to harness the power of data. In just 12 months, online data science programs equip students with the knowledge and practical experience necessary to tackle real-world data analytics engineering challenges.
Whether you’re a working professional looking to expand your problem-solving skills in the realm of Big Data or a student eager to kickstart your career, this online engineering program serves as a career enabler. It encompasses four foundational courses that delve into crucial concepts such as data management, modeling, statistical methods, and data quality, preparing students for roles in data engineering, data science, and data architecture. Plus, should you decide to pursue an MS in Data Analytics Engineering degree in the future, the credits earned from this certificate can be applied.
The online Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering offers a multidisciplinary approach to equip students with a versatile skill set in data analytics. This online computer engineering degree program, which spans approximately two years, empowers graduates with a wide array of career prospects.
The program encompasses three key areas: data engineering, data architecture, and data analysis. Data engineering focuses on preparing data for specific architectures, data architecture creates frameworks for data-driven intelligence, and data analysis seeks to draw valuable insights from data. In the capstone course, students collaborate on functional team projects, culminating in a technical report and oral presentation.
Coursework in this online data science degree includes topics such as:
- Data, data quality, and large volumes of data
- Data management and data mining
- Modeling and model usage for making decisions
- Statistical methods and visualization
Healthcare
Online Master of Science in Health Informatics — CAHIIM-Accredited
Graduate Certificate Also Available
Learn at the intersection of health care, technology, and data science with George Mason University’s CAHIIM-accredited online Master of Science in Health Informatics. Offered through the College of Health and Human Services, the program prepares students to specialize in health data analytics.
Experienced faculty and immersive projects familiarize students with new technologies and prepare them to analyze, design, and manage evolving health information systems for a wide range of clinical, administrative, and research purposes. Graduates enter an emerging job market with an in-depth understanding of health care systems, health data, information, and policy. The program focuses on data analysis skills directly applicable in health care.
GMU’s evidence-based curriculum is designed to develop your proficiency in the competencies necessary for success in health informatics and health data analytics. In response to the ever-changing health care and technology fields, content is routinely assessed and adjusted based on:
- Demonstrated student proficiency
- Evidence of alumni career success
- Purposeful guidance of employers
- Renowned faculty through executive health care technology experience, research, and consulting
Online Graduate Certificate Available
In just six courses, the Health Informatics and Data Analytics Graduate Certificate prepares clinicians, health care managers, and information technology (IT) professionals to develop and manage health information technology systems. Coursework focuses on the impact of technology on patient outcomes and health care quality. All credits can be applied to the MS degree at a later time.
Why Choose Mason’s MS in Health Informatics?
- One of only a few online programs in the country accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
- Online delivery format provides flexibility and accessibility for working professionals everywhere
- High-quality faculty with deep experience in both research and industry
- Outcomes-focused program featuring competency-based education
- Competitively priced tuition
- Also available: The graduate certificate for this program prepares you to develop and manage IT systems and stresses technology’s impact on outcomes and services
George Mason’s online CAHME-accredited Master of Health Administration (MHA) in Health Systems Management is a premier degree program, dedicated to preparing future executives for leadership positions in health care organizations. Students develop contemporary strategic, business, analytic, and decision-making skills needed to successfully navigate the evolving health care industry in the post-pandemic era.
Our online MHA program combines the flexibility of online learning with the same rigorous standards of our on-campus program, which is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for master’s-level health care management programs. We’ve integrated the same world-class curriculum from our on-campus program into the online program.
Our expert faculty delivers a program driven by a set of professional competencies in each of the following domains:
- Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
- Communications and Relationship Management
- Business Knowledge and Skills (And Critical Thinking)
- Leadership
- Professionalism (Ethics)
Most courses are offered in convenient online, asynchronous classes. A field-based capstone practicum is completed in the final semester of study, providing students with experience and the opportunity to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills acquired from coursework.
Executive Concentration
Prepares students for leadership positions in a wide variety of health care organizations by focusing on mastery of critical thinking needed for creative revenue cycle, business, and system management strategies.
George Mason’s online CAHME-accredited Master of Health Administration (MHA) in Health Systems Management is a premier degree program, dedicated to preparing future executives for leadership positions in health care organizations. Students develop contemporary strategic, business, analytic, and decision-making skills needed to successfully navigate the evolving health care industry in the post-pandemic era.
Our online MHA program combines the flexibility of online learning with the same rigorous standards of our on-campus program, which is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting body for master’s-level health care management programs. We’ve integrated the same world-class curriculum from our on-campus program into the online program.
Our expert faculty delivers a program driven by a set of professional competencies in each of the following domains:
- Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment
- Communications and Relationship Management
- Business Knowledge and Skills (And Critical Thinking)
- Leadership
- Professionalism (Ethics)
Most courses are offered in convenient online, asynchronous classes. A field-based capstone practicum is completed in the final semester of study, providing students with experience and the opportunity to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills acquired from coursework.
Healthcare Quality Concentration
Addresses the growth of the health care industry to understand and evaluate the quality of care being delivered. Students will develop skills in quality methodologies, techniques, and patient safety law.
Become a successful global health practitioner and address your community’s most pressing health issues with George Mason University’s online Master of Public Health. Taught by renowned faculty members from the first College of Public Health in Virginia, this Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited program was recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report.
As a student, you will complete a public health curriculum, including core courses and courses within the public health practice concentration.
George Mason is committed to offering you an affordable option for your graduate public health education. Transfer up to 12 credits and complete your degree in just 2.5 years. We also offer a mentorship program, pairing you with alumni who can provide professional guidance and career advice specific to the public health field.
When you finish this hands-on program, you will have completed 200 practicum hours and be eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) examination. Graduates are prepared to make a difference by pursuing a wide range of roles in government health and social service agencies, private-sector companies, and non-profit organizations.
George Mason’s CAHIIM accredited online Master of Science in Health Informatics, concentrations in Health Data Analytics and Health Informatics Management prepares students in a highly specialized area of health informatics that bridges technical and health disciplines. Students learn central concepts of health informatics including IT tools, data standards, information systems, and databases.
Health Data Analytics Concentration focuses on the specialized area of health data analytics, data science, and machine learning. Students learn theory and practical skills in the context of analyzing real health data.
George Mason’s CAHIIM accredited online Master of Science in Health Informatics, concentrations in Health Data Analytics and Health Informatics Management prepares students in a highly specialized area of health informatics that bridges technical and health disciplines. Students learn central concepts of health informatics including IT tools, data standards, information systems, and databases.
Health Informatics Management Concentration provides students with knowledge and skills needed to administratively manage health information systems (ranging from system analysis and design, project management, privacy, security, and various statistical analyses), and support the increased adoption and use of electronic health records.
Nursing
Build interprofessional experience across health care disciplines with George Mason University’s Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Join a program ranked in the Top 50 nursing master’s degrees in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and learn to provide compassionate, evidence-based primary care.
You’ll work with experienced, actively practicing faculty to explore a cutting-edge, community-focused curriculum and develop a discerning eye for medical science research.
FAST FACTS
- 100% online
- 49 credits
- As few as 2 years to complete
- $43,365 estimated tuition
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Collaboration Across Disciplines. Learn to work with social workers, nutritionists, psychologists, health informaticists, and more, to provide truly holistic care that supports your patients.
- R1 University, High-Quality Education. Benefit from Mason’s 40+ years of educating nurses and status as Virginia’s largest research university. The MSN-FNP is accredited by the CCNE and approved by Virginia’s state boards of nursing and medicine.
- Proven Certification Success. Prepare to sit for exams from the ANCC and the AANP. Mason graduates pass nursing certification exams at a rate above the national average.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Work closely with your patients to prevent disease, promote good health, and treat illness. Enter a field with a median annual salary of $110,930, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on College Nursing Education.
Psychology & Human Services
A standalone Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate is available from George Mason University. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a discipline devoted to understanding human behavior and making behavioral improvements through the application of empirically validated, scientific methodology to real-world problems and solutions.
If you’re interested in studying Applied Behavior Analysis online, now is the time. This online program will only be accepting students through April 2025 and will then be replaced with our new MS in Behavior Analysis at the end of 2026. Our faculty and advisors are committed to helping you complete this program before it is removed from George Mason’s online offerings.
George Mason’s online Master of Professional Studies in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology* delivers the research-back add methods and understanding of data and analytics HR professionals need to foster a culture of innovation — where each employee feels empowered and motivated to contribute new ideas, effect change, and do their best work every day.
You learn how to consistently hire candidates who are the right fit for the company, identify employees’ individual motivations, establish meaningful evaluations and reward systems, and improve training and performance programs.
You will:
- Lead, plan, and execute organizational development initiatives based on research and analysis
- Coordinate with subject matter experts to develop tests and assessments measuring job-relevant knowledge, skills, competencies and personal attributes
- Design, develop, and conduct learning procedures and programs
- Develop strategy and metrics to evaluate the impact of assessment initiatives
- Lead medium and large-scale change initiatives that support projects driving process, people, and/or technology transformation
Careers
Abilities to construct, understand, and apply research and data in human behavior as it applies to the workplace are valuable assets to companies looking to reduce human capital expenses and maximize productivity.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, growth projections for titles with this degree are often well above average.
- Training and Development Managers — 10%
- Management Analysts — 12%
- Human Resource Manager — 9%
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists — 6%
Coursework
Coursework for George Mason’s online Master of Professional Studies in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology is offered in a convenient, online, asynchronous environment — so you can learn when and where it’s most convenient to you.
The program consists of 30 credits over 10 courses.
Required Courses
- Survey of Industrial Psychology
- Survey of Organizational Psychology
- Personnel Selection
- Psychological Research Methods
- Applied Data Analytics
- Applied Data Analytics II
- Practicum — to be completed twice
Electives (choose three)
- Applied Leadership and Teamwork
- Motivation and Well Being
- Organizational Change and Development
- Performance Management
- Benefits and Compensation
- Training
Why choose George Mason?
Students choose George Mason’s online Industrial and Organizational Psychology degree because of its:
- Renowned faculty of experts and innovators
- Flexible online format designed to accommodate busy working students
- Competitively priced value for a respected master’s degree program
- Financial aid programs and life-time access to George Mason’s career services
*George Mason’s online Master of Professional Studies in Applied Industrial and Organizational Psychology program is pending State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) approval.
George Mason University’s online CSWE accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program prepares you to take the next step toward a career in direct client service. With an MSW curriculum that emphasizes social justice, empowerment, and systems transformation, you can be confident you’re learning what it takes to serve the needs of any population in a variety of social work settings.
The Adult and Healthy Aging (AHA) specialization prepares students to address the unique psychosocial, health, and mental health issues of adults across the lifespan. AHA’s specialized training provides the skills and knowledge for effective practice with adults, older adults, and their families at the micro, macro, and mezzo levels. Students are prepared to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals and other health care settings, mental health settings, substance abuse treatment facilities, long-term care facilities, and hospice agencies.
George Mason University’s online CSWE accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program prepares you to take the next step toward a career in direct client service. With an MSW curriculum that emphasizes social justice, empowerment, and systems transformation, you can be confident you’re learning what it takes to serve the needs of any population in a variety of social work settings.
The Children, Youth, & Families (CYF) specialization prepares students to work with children, adolescents, and families as they navigate through the family life cycle. CYF’s specialized training will provide the skills and knowledge for effective practice with children, youth, and families at the micro, macro, and mezzo levels. Students are prepared to work in a variety of settings such as schools, family service agencies, foster care, child welfare, and juvenile justice.