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General
Admission Requirements for Doctoral
Degrees
While each doctoral program has its own admission
requirements, the
Graduate School specifies the following minimum criteria for doctoral
matriculation:
Submit the following admission credentials to the
Graduate School
- 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.
- The Graduate School requires a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 Scale)
at the undergraduate level or a Masters' degree (See
program requirements).
- Admission by a major department. Departmental requirements
are listed in the
Graduate Catalog or in the application packet
- 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.
Departmental/Program
Requirements for Doctoral Applicants
The following items should be sent
directly to the program/department.
- Department/program application if
required
- Three letters of recommendation
from former college professors. Click
here for a form (pdf file). Mailing information is supplied with
the form.
- A written statement of purpose
- All required national examination
scores.(GRE, GMAT or MAT)
- Meet the minimum GPA requirement
of the desired program.
Additional Application
Material is required for the following programs
(click to for on-line information)
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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 Doctoral Programs
January
15
Fall Admission
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Ph.D. in Educational Administration
- Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education
March 1
Fall Admission
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science
- Ph.D.in Public Administration
- Ph.D. in Social Work
- Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning
- Dr.PH. in Public Health
March 15
Fall Admission
- Ph.D. in Business Administration
- Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Coordinator of Graduate
Admissions
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P.O. Box 17095
1400 J.R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS 39217
Telephone: (601) 979-5841
Fax: (601) 979-4325
E-mail: graduate@jsums.edu
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