Overview

Interdisciplinary Studies - Computational Social Science M.A at George Mason University was the first CSS MA in the world and continues to advance the study of social science through computational methods (e.g., agent-based modeling, social network analysis, and big data).

The greatest strength of the Computational Social Science (CSS) at George Mason University lies in its ability to foster and promote interdisciplinary research that crosses traditional domain boundaries. Students use computationally intensive methods to solve current problems.

Who's in the Program

Students range from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals.

The CSS program is for students who seek a master's degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines.

While some computer knowledge is useful, students in the CSS program are not expected to be programmers.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Object-Oriented Modeling in Social Science

Agent-based Modeling and Simulation

Origins of Social Complexity

Complexity Theory in the Social Sciences

Spatial Agent-Based Models of Human-Environment Interactions

Social Network Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Sociology Liberal Arts Computer Sciences View 411 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application for graduate study and application fee.

An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center.

Copies of unofficial university transcripts and any earned degree submitted using the application portal from all universities attended.

All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions.

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Tuition Fee

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International

53496 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1486 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

53496 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1486 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

20592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

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