Fairfax,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Folklore Studies in Fairfax United States | George Mason University
George Mason University
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Fairfax United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,677
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate in Folklore Studies allows students to investigate traditional practices across various cultural expressions, including folktales, beliefs, medicine, art, music, and literature. Rooted in ethnographic research, folklore studies provides opportunities to engage with communities and document living traditions essential to cultural identity. This inherently interdisciplinary field celebrates both local distinctiveness and worldwide linkages.
As the sole graduate folklore program in the mid-Atlantic, Mason's curriculum features diverse courses and partnerships with prominent organizations like the Smithsonian, National Park Service, and Library of Congress, creating pathways for internships and careers.
The D.C. metropolitan area serves as a rich research environment. Mason's program works closely with the Library of Congress on cultural documentation initiatives and partners with Smithsonian institutions to deliver hands-on training in festival operations and cultural heritage preservation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
An earned baccalaureate degree from a Mason-recognized accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application portal.
Copies of unofficial university transcripts from any earned degree uploaded to the online 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. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed.
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
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. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason's free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation.
Applicants to the graduate certificate in folklore studies who are already accepted or enrolled in a degree program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences must submit
a Graduate Secondary Certificate Program Application.
Applicants must submit a 1,500 to 2,000-word writing sample of literary analysis.
Goal Statement
2 Recommendation Letters
Resume
IELTS - 7.0 total band score, with a minimum of 6.5 in each subsection
TOEFL iBT - 88 points, minimum 20 in each section
Copies of unofficial university transcripts from any earned degree uploaded to the online 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. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed.
A minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale in baccalaureate study
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. Mason will provide evaluation service free of charge for all international transcripts, however, some programs may request an outside evaluation be completed. Because of volume, more time may be needed to process applications requiring a Mason evaluation. You should submit your application 6 weeks prior to the deadline if you plan to utilize Mason's free evaluation service. For expedited service, students may submit their documents to any NACES member organization at their own expense. If you decide to use an external evaluation service or if your program requires an outside evaluation, GPA and Degree equivalences must be included with your course-by-course evaluation.
Applicants to the graduate certificate in folklore studies who are already accepted or enrolled in a degree program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences must submit
a Graduate Secondary Certificate Program Application.
Applicants must submit a 1,500 to 2,000-word writing sample of literary analysis.
Goal Statement
2 Recommendation Letters
Resume
IELTS - 7.0 total band score, with a minimum of 6.5 in each subsection
TOEFL iBT - 88 points, minimum 20 in each section
Tuition
USD
35,677