Overview

Center for Global and International Studies / Center for Global and International Studies is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	23
Doctoral Degrees	0
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

34

Applied

33

Accepted

24

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, 2 letters of reference, curriculum vitae, reflective essay, 300-500 word statement of interest describing relevant aspects of background and addressing how program will help meet academic and professional goals

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

23

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.35%
Black or African American	4.35%
White or Caucasian	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.35%
Unknown	8.7%

Gender

Male (69%)

Female (30%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Globalization, environmental sociology, economic development, comparative government, international relations
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 201 Bailey Hall
1440 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Shannon O'Lear
Director
Email: olear@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-2041

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