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Prospective Graduate Students

If you are a prospective graduate student, we look forward to welcoming you to Jackson State University. The Division of Graduate Studies' web site provides information for prospective graduate students regarding our more than 50 graduate programs, application procedures, and other information related to graduate education at Jackson State.

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Division of Graduate Studies at (601) 979-2455 or graduate@jsums.edu.

Dr. Dorris Robinson-Gardner, Dean




General Admission Requirements
  • An application for admission to Graduate School - Click here to apply.
  • All applicants must submit two official copies of transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities attended.
  • All applicants must submit immunization records showing proof of immunization compliance for measles and rubella, if born after December 1957.
  • Out-of-state and International applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee (money orders only).
  • International applicants must submit satisfactory TOEFL or IELTS scores.
  • International applicants must also file a Certified Declaration of Financial Support with the University (Division of International Studies).     Click for:  Support Form (pdf).

The student should consult the major department for additional requirements.
These include the following:
Additional Application Material is required for the following programs
(click for on-line information)
  1. Executive Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education
  2. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work
  3. Doctor of Philosphy in Business Administration
  4. Doctor of Philosphy in Public Adminstration
  5. Dr.P.H. in Public Health 
  6. Doctor of Philosphy in Urban and Regional Planning
  7. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
  8. Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision
  9. Master of Social Work Program
  10. Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
  11. M.S. in Communicative Disorders
  12. Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
  13. M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
  14. Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
  15. M.A. in History
  16. Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning
Generic Reference Form (Note:  Not all programs will accept this form)

General Application Deadlines
 
Programs may have specific deadlines and
 admit only once a year.

Fall - March 1
Summer - March 15
Spring - October 15

Deadlines Dates & Admission Semesters for Specific Programs

January 15
Fall Admission
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  • Ph.D. in Educational Administration
Fall/ Summer Admission
  • Specialist in Education  (all concentrations)
Summer Admission
  • M.S. in Educational Admin. and Supervision
March 1
Fall Admission
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • Ph.D.in Public Administration
  • Ph.D. in Social Work
  • Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education (update 11/11)
  • Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning
  • M.S. in Community Counseling
  • M.S.Ed in School Counseling
  • M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
  • M.S. in Communicative Disorders
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Dr.PH. in Public Health
  • M.P.H. in Public Health
  • M.A. in Sociology
  • M.A. in Criminal  Justice
March 15
Fall Admission
  • Ph.D. in Business Administration
  • Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Summer Admission
  • MSW (Advanced Standing Program & Parttime)
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