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Overview
Arkansas State University / Department of Biological Sciences is located in State University, AR, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree
Concentration
Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Education (MSE)
Biology education
Master of Arts (MA)
Biological sciences
Specialist in Community College Teaching (SCCT)
Biology education
Master of Science (MS)
Biology
Professional Science Master's (PSM)
Biotechnology
Degrees Awarded
Degree
Number Awarded
Master's Degrees
9
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
No
Distance learning programs available?
No
Terminal master's degree available?
No
Degree Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Master's Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required for some
Other Advanced Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT
Comp Exam Required
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42
Applied
14
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
30
Application Fee - Domestic
40
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
Type
Domestic
International
Priority date
Fall deadline
July 1st
July 1st
No
Spring deadline
November 15th
November 14th
No
Entrance Requirements
Exam
Details
Master's Degree Exam
GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements
Appropriate bachelor's degree, letters of reference, interview, official transcripts, immunization records, statement of educational objectives and career goals, teaching certificate (for MSE)
Additional Entrance Requirements
Interview, master's degree, letters of reference, official transcript, personal statement, immunization records
International Students
Exam
Details
TOEFL: Required
TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required
IELTS Paper score: 6
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Financial award applicants must submit:
FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards
July 1
Types of financial support available
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships
Student Body
37
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
2.7%
White or Caucasian
83%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Unknown
2.7%
Gender
Male (62%)
Female (37%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 0
Male (15)
Female (7)
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 599 State University, AR 72467 United States
Contact
Dr. Thomas Risch Chair Email: trisch@astate.edu Phone: 870-972-3082 Fax: 870-972-2638
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