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Passionate, practical, prepared. Whether you are seeking career advancement, professional change, or lifelong fulfillment, here you can:
- Enter a program of national prominence to explore a discipline in depth or make connections across disciplines
- Join award-winning faculty to conduct research with practical applications
- Engage in globally relevant learning experiences from coursework to study abroad, from internships to research in the field
- Enrich your academic, personal, and professional experiences by studying with a diverse community of fellow students
Find your future in the graduate programs of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Dean's Challenge Award Winner George Fachner
At age 20, George Fachner enrolled in community college. He went on to complete a bachelor’s degree from Baruch College in New York. Today he is a master’s candidate in Mason’s Justice, Law, and Crime Policy program and was a 2007 recipient of the Dean’s Challenge Award, a fellowship of $2,000. Fachner, who dropped out of high school at age 17, is now actively planning to pursue a doctoral degree. Read More >>
Communication
Whether an organization is rolling out a new product, lobbying policymakers, or reaching out to the public with an important health message, communicating effectively with key audiences is crucial to success. The graduate programs in communication examine such questions through the lens of theory and research, while applying knowledge in real-world settings. Read More >>
Douds Turns Passion into Practice
After working as a trial lawyer for 12 years, Anne Douds joined the inaugural class of the Justice, Law, and Crime Policy... Read More >>