Jackson State University Graduate Application

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Graduate Application

Application Guidelines and Information
Admission is granted jointly by the Division of Graduate Studies and the program in which the student plans to study. Each
program has its own procedures for evaluating applications. The program recommends admission to the Division of Graduate
Studies and the Division of Graduate Studies, in turn, monitors procedures and minimum requirements and makes the final
decision on your admission. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all admission documents are received in the
Graduate School on or before the application deadline. All credentials submitted on behalf of an applicant become the property
of the University and may be maintained for up to one year. Materials from applicants who do not submit all requested material
may be shredded and discarded after one year.
Instructions: Complete and submit the enclosed application to the Office of Graduate Admissions, The Division of Graduate
Studies, Jackson State University, P. O. Box 17095, Jackson, MS 39217-0195. Out-of-state and international applicants must
submit a non-refundable $25.00 application fee to the Division of Graduate Studies with the application. Only Money orders and
certified checks are accepted. All required information MUST be received by the deadlines:
❑ By the Division of Graduate Studies - Graduate School Application for Admission, two official transcripts from all universities
attended, Immunization Record showing proof of immunization compliance for measles and rubella, if born after Dec. 1957
and if required, official TOEFL score and application fee of $25.00.
❑ By the department/program - official test scores, three letters of recommendation and other required materials.
Semester Deadline
Fall March 1
Summer March 15
Spring October 15
Deadlines for Specific Programs
January 15 - SUMMER enrollment only
M.S. in Educational Administration & Supervision
January 15 – SUMMER/FALL enrollment only
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
FALL enrollment only
Jan. 15 Ph. D. in Educational Administration
Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education
Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology
Application Deadlines
March 1 M.P.H. and Dr.PH. In Public Health
M.S., & M.S.Ed. in Guidance
M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
M.S.W. & Ph.D. in Social Work
M.S. in Communicative Disorders
Ph. D. in Public Administration
Ph. D. in Environmental Science
M.A. in Sociology
M.A. in Criminal Justice
Ph.D. In Urban and Regional Planning
M.A.T. – Teaching (online)
March 15 Ph.D. in Business Administration
Ed. D. in Early Childhood Education
Once all required information is received by the Graduate Admissions Office a transmittal packet is sent to the appropriate
department for its decision. Once the Division of Graduate Studies receives a recommendation from the graduate faculty of the
department and the College Dean or designee, applicants are notified by the Graduate Dean of the decision to admit,
conditionally admit, or deny. Once an admission decision is made, the decision is valid for 12 months for purposes of initial
enrollment.
Admission Requirements for the Masters' Level
1. The Graduate Application for Admission.
2. Two official copies of transcripts from all
colleges/universities attended.
Students admitted to the Graduate School at the Masters'
level are classified as:
❑ Regular status is awarded to students who have a
minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 Scale) at the
undergraduate level and are admitted to a degree
program.
❑ Conditional status may be assigned to students who
possess a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 - 2.99 at
the undergraduate level (on 4.0 scale) and are
admitted to a degree program.
Admission Requirements for Specialist Degrees
1. The Graduate Application for Admission,
2. A masters' degree with the department required
minimum GPA.
3. Two official copies of transcripts from all
colleges/universities attended.
Admission Requirements for Doctoral Degrees
1. The Graduate Application for Admission.
2. Two official copies of transcripts from all colleges and
or universities attended, a Master's degree or a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
university depending on specific program
requirements, and minimum GPA of 3.00 and
the program required minimum GPA on the highest
degree earned.
Information for International Applicants
1. A Certified Financial Support document must be
forwarded to the Office of International Programs
prior to an I-20 form being released for the student
visa. The International Student Advisor will issue an
I-20 form to new international students who are
accepted to attend a full course of study at Jackson
State University.
2. Official copy of the TOEFL or IELTS score (TOEFL
scores are valid for five years after the test date.
Older scores will not be accepted) and a application
fee of $25.00 must be submitted to the Graduate
School.
3. Two official copies of translated college/university
transcripts must be submitted to the Graduate School.

SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM DEGREE ENROLLMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ENTRANCE EXAMS
College of Business
Business Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GMAT
Business Administration M.B.A. F, Sp, Su GMAT and GECE
Business Administration - online M.B.A. F, Sp, Su GRE or GMAT and
GECE
Professional Accountancy M.P.A. F, Sp, Su GMAT and GECE
College of Education & Human
Development
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
Early Childhood Education Ed.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE or MAT
Educational Administration Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE or MAT
Urban Higher Education Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE, MAT or GMAT
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION
• Secondary Ed. (Math, English, History, Science
and Social Science)
• Education, with concentrations in….
1. Counseling
2. Educational Administration
3. Elementary Education
4. Psychometry
5. Special Education
and a concentration in….
6. Higher Education
Ed.S. F or Su Hold Masters Degree,
Departmental Application,
Valid Teaching License,
Writing Sample, Interview
Ed.S. F or Su Hold Masters Degree,
Departmental Application, 6
years experience at 2-yr or 4yr
college, Writing Sample,
Interview
MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAMS
Community Counseling M.S. Fall Only Writing Sample,
Interview, GPA > 2.8
GRE
GRE
GRE and GECE
Early Childhood Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE
Educational Administration & Supervision M.S. Sum. Only Departmental
Application, GPA > 3.0
Elementary Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su Hold Masters Degree
Health, Physical Education and Recreation M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE
Reading M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su Departmental Application GECE
Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. Fall Only Departmental Application GECE
School Counseling M.S.Ed Fall Only Writing Sample,
GRE and GECE
Interview, GPA > 2.8
Secondary Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE
Secondary Education – Social Studies M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE
Special Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE
Sports Science M.S. F, Sp, Su GECE
Teaching (Elementary and Secondary Education) M.A.T. F, Sp, Su GPA > 2.75 GECE, PRAXIS I & II
Teaching - online M.A.T. Fall only GPA > 2.75 GECE, PRAXIS I & II
College of Liberal Arts
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
English and Modern Foreign Languages M.A.,
M.A.T.
F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE
Mass Communications M.S. F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE
SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Music M.M.E. F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE
Criminal Justice M.A. Fall Only GRE and GECE
History M.A. F, Sp, Su Departmental Application GRE and GECE
Political Science M.A. F, Sp, Su Personal Statement GRE and GECE
Sociology M.A. Fall Only GRE and GECE
Applications received after the enrollment deadline for the desired enrollment period will be processed for
the next enrollment period.

SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (continued)
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM DEGREE ENROLLMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENT ENTRANCE EXAMS
College of Public Service
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Communicative Disorders M.S. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE
Public Health Dr.P.H. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE
Public Health M.P.H. Fall Only Departmental Application GECE
SCHOOL OF POLICY AND PLANNING
Public Administration Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE, MAT or GMAT
Public Policy and Administration M.P.P.A. F, Sp, Su Departmental Application GRE and GECE
Urban and Regional Planning Ph.D. Fall Only Statement of Purpose GRE
Urban and Regional Planning M.A. F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Social Work Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE
Social Work M.S.W. Fall & Sum. Departmental Application GECE
College of Science, Engineering and
Technology
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Computer Science M.S. F, Sp, Su GECE
Engineering
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
M.S. F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE
Biology M.S. F, Sp, Su GPA > 3.0 GRE and GECE
Chemistry Ph.D. F, Sp, Su Statement of Purpose GRE
Chemistry M.S. F, Sp, Su GECE
Environmental Science Ph.D. F, Sp, Su Statement of Purpose GRE
Environmental Science M.S. F, Sp, Su Statement of Purpose, GRE and GECE
GPA > 3.0
Hazardous Materials Management M.S. F, Sp, Su GECE
Mathematics M.S., M.S.T. F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE
Science Education M.S.T. F, Sp, Su GECE
Technology M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE
Key:
GMAT- Graduate Management Admission Test
GRE-Graduate Record Examination
MAT-Miller Analogies Test
TOEFL- Test of English as a Foreign Language
CMEE-Content Mastery Exam
F-Fall Su-Summer Sp-Spring
GECE-Graduate English Competency Examination:
This test is taken during the first term when the
student begins work beyond the undergraduate level
at Jackson State University. The examination can be
taken only once.
Applications received after the enrollment deadline for the desired enrollment period will
be processed for the next enrollment period.
Complete and submit the enclosed application to the:
Office of Graduate Admissions
The Division of Graduate Studies
Jackson State University
P. O. Box 17095
Jackson, MS 39217-0195.
Out-of-state and international applicants must submit a non-refundable $25.00 application fee to the Division of
Graduate Studies with the application. Only Money orders and certified checks are accepted.

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JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
THE DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Return to: Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 17095
1400 J.R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0195
SECTION I (Please Type or Print)
Full Nam _____________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle Other names in which transcript may be listed
Social Security Number _______-_______-________ Home Telephone No.______________________
e-mail address: _____________________________ Cell Telephone No. ______________________________
Work Telephone No.______________________
Present Address:
____________________
Street or P.O. Box
____________________
City State Zip Code
Country ______________________
Permanent Address:
_____________________
Street Address (Not a P.O.Box)
_____________________
City State Zip Code
Country ________________________
Mississippi Resident: Yes ( ) No ( ) Date Residency Began __________ If yes, indicate County ______________
Gender:* Male ( ) Female ( ) Date of Birth:* Month_______ Day____ Year______
Race:* U.S. citizens and permanent residents only
( ) Hispanic/Latino (of any race)
Non-Hispanic
( ) American Indian/Alaskan Native ( ) Asian ( ) Black/African American ( ) Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
( ) White ( ) Two or More Races ( ) Race/Ethnicity Unknown
Non-Resident Aliens-Temporary Residents ( )
*This information is optional and is used for statistical purposes in accordance with applicable federal regulations.
SECTION II
Field of Study: ______________________________________________ Concentration: __________________________
Semester/Session you wish to enroll: Fall ( ) Spring ( ) Summer Session ( ) 20___
Degree Sought:
Doctor of Philosophy……………….. ( ) Doctor of Education…………… ( ) Specialist in Education……………… ( )
Master of Arts………………………. ( ) Master of Arts in Teaching……. ( ) Master of Business Administration… ( )
Master of Science…………………… ( ) Master of Science in Education .. ( ) Master of Science in Teaching ……. ( )
Master of Music Education………… ( ) Master of Social Work ……….. ( ) Master of Professional Accountancy.. ( )
Master of Public Policy and Administration… ( ) Executive Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Higher Education ………… ( )
Master of Public Health: (select one of the following options)
Behavioral Health Promotion and Education ( ) Epidemiology ( ) Health Policy and Management ( )
Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.): (select one of the following options)
Behavioral Health Promotion and Education ( ) Epidemiology ( ) Health Policy and Management ( )
List in chronological order all colleges and universities attended. (Attach an additional sheet, if needed).
Institution City & State Dates (From & To) Degree/Major
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Please indicate the highest degree earned: Bachelor's ( ) Master's ( ) Specialist ( ) Other ( )___________
SECTION III (International Applicants)
Nation of Citizenship ____________________________ Which type of visa do you have or expect to receive?
Permanent resident ( ) Student ( ) Diplomatic [A] ( ) Tourist [B] ( ) Exchange [J] ( ) Other, please specify ___________
SECTION IV
I hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge all information furnished on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that withholding
information requested or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission and enrollment. I am eligible to return to the last college
or university I attended.
Your Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: _____________________
Additional Notes
1. Out-of-state and international applicants must submit a non-refundable $25.00 application fee to the Graduate School with the application.
Only money orders and certified checks are accepted.
2. International applicants applying for graduate admission must submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Score and a
Certified Declaration of Financial Support.
Jackson State University is committed to the principles of equal education opportunity, equal employment, and affirmative action. The University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on any other illegal basis.