Jackson State University

Jackson State University

Graduate Application

“the gateway to excellence in graduate studies”

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.

Application Deadlines General

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 Ed.S. in Educational Administration & Supervision

FALL enrollment only Jan. 15 Ph. D. in Educational Administration

Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology March 1 M.P.H. and Dr.PH. In Public Health

M.S., M.S.Ed. & Ed.S. 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 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 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 REQUIREMENT ENTRANCE EXAMS

College of Business

Business Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GMAT

Business Administration M.B.A. F, Sp, Su GMAT and GECE

Professional Accountancy M.P.A. F, Sp, Su GMAT and GECE

College of Education & Human Development

Secondary Education Ed.S. F, Sp, Su Hold Masters Degree

Secondary Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE

Secondary Education M.A.T. F, Sp, Su GECE, CMEE,

PRAXIS SCHOOL OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP

Educational Administration Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE or MAT Educational Administration & Supervision Ed.S. Sum. Only Departmental Application GRE or MAT Educational Administration & Supervision M.S. Sum. Only Departmental

Application, GPA > 3.0

Urban Higher Education Ph.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE, MAT or GMAT

Guidance Ed.S. Fall Only

School Counseling M.S.Ed Fall Only Writing Sample,

Interview, GPA > 2.8

GRE and GECE

Community Counseling M.S. Fall Only Writing Sample,

Interview, GPA > 2.8

GRE and GECE

Rehabilitation Counseling M.S. Fall Only Departmental Application GECE

SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Early Childhood Education Ed.D. Fall Only Departmental Application GRE or MAT

Early Childhood Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE

Elementary Education Ed.S. F, Sp, Su

Elementary Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su Hold Masters Degree

Elementary Education M.A.T. F, Sp, Su GECE, CMEE,

PRAXIS

Reading M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su Departmental Application GECE

Health, Physical Education and Recreation M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE

Sports Science M.S. F, Sp, Su GECE

Secondary Education – Social Studies Ed.S. F, Sp, Su Hold Masters Degree

Secondary Education – Social Studies M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE

Special Education Ed.S. F, Sp, Su Hold Masters Degree

Special Education M.S.Ed. F, Sp, Su GECE

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

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

GECE - Graduate English Competency Examination F-Fall Sum-Summer Sp-Spring 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 M.S. F, Sp, Su GRE and GECE

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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,

GPA > 3.0

GRE and GECE

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.

JSU IDNUMBER ________________________

Office use only

J ACKSON S TATE U NIVERSITY

THE DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES

A PPLICATION FOR A ^DMISSION

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

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Last First Middle Other names in which transcript may be listed

Social Security Number

_______-_______-________

Home Telephone No.

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e-mail address:

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Cell Telephone No. ______________________________

Work Telephone No.

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Present Address:

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Street or P.O. Box

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City State Zip Code

Country ______________________

Permanent Address:

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Street Address (Not a P.O.Box)

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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

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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

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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.