Overview

School of Social Sciences and Global Studies / School of Social Sciences and Global Studies is located in Hattiesburg, MS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	International development
Master of Arts (MA)	Political science
Master of Arts (MA)	Anthropology
Master of Arts in Teaching of Languages (MATL)	Teaching of language	Spanish
Master of Arts in Teaching of Languages (MATL)	Teaching of language	Teaching english to speakers of other languages
Master of Arts in Teaching of Languages (MATL)	Teaching of language	French

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	20
Doctoral Degrees	7
Other Advanced Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

89

Applied

62

Accepted

48

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Student Body

155

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.32%
Black or African American	16.77%
White or Caucasian	68%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	1.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	1.29%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (41%)

Female (58%)

Location & Contact

Address 118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, MS  39406-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Edward Sayre
Director
Email: edward.sayre@usm.edu
Phone: 601-266-4310

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