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Division of Graduate Studies
Graduate Admission Links
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

Contact Information for Graduate Degree Programs

The Graduate Faculty at Jackson State University
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 scores.
  • International applicants must also file a Certified Declaration of Financial Support with the University (Division of International Studies).
  • The student should consult the major department for additional requirements. These include the following:
Additional Application Material is required for the following programs
(click to 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 for Fall 2009
  6. Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
  7. Master of Science in Educational Administration & Supervision
  8. Master of Social Work Program
  9. Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA)
  10. M.S. in Communicative Disorders
  11. Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
  12. M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
  13. Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
  14. M.A. in History

Last Update:  June 2010
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General Application Deadlines
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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
  1. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
  2. Ph.D. in Educational Administration
  3. Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education
Summer Admission
  1. Ed.S. in Educational Admin. and Supervision
  2. M.S. in Educational Admin. and Supervision.
March 1
Fall Admission
  1. Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  2. Ph.D.in Public Administration
  3. Ph.D. in Social Work
  4. Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning
  5. Ed.S. in Guidance and Counseling
  6. M.S. in Community Counseling
  7. M.S.Ed in School Counseling
  8. M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling
  9. M.S. in Communicative Disorders
  10. Master of Social Work (MSW)
  11. Dr.PH. in Public Health
  12. M.P.H. in Public Health
  13. M.A. in Sociology
  14. M.A. in Criminal  Justice
March 15
Fall Admission
  1. Ph.D. in Business Administration
  2. Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Summer Admission
  1. MSW (Advanced Standing Program)
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