Overview

The English - Teaching of Writing and Literature program at George Mason University offers practicing educators the opportunity to renew knowledge and envision new paths as instructors.

Students new to the field will benefit from an array of perspectives afforded by this program's breadth.

Why choose this concentration?

Experienced teachers looking for professional development in teaching literature or integrating composition into their courses should choose this concentration.

New teachers or those about to begin teaching should choose this concentration for its foundational instruction in composition theory and pedagogical research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Proseminar in Composition Instruction

Northern Virginia Writing Project Inservice Program

Visiting Writers

Composition Theory

Studies in Rhetoric

Field Work in Applied Linguistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Fairfax, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Goals statement (uploaded via online application). The goals statement should be 750 - 1000 words and describe particular areas of interest within a chosen concentration.
A 1,500 to 2,000-word writing sample is required for all concentrations. Applicants to the teaching of writing and literature concentration should submit a sample of literary analysis.
The names and email addresses (via the online application) of the two individuals who will be submitting the required letters of recommendation. The recommendations should be academic, rather than professional or personal.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41124 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18060 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18060 USD / year

≈ 18060 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfax

United States

1330 - 2300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why choose this concentration?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfax

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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