Department of Government

Overview

California State University, Sacramento / Department of Government is located in Sacramento, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	8

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis, project or comprehensive exam; writing proficiency exam

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18

Applied

16

Accepted

11

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 during previous 2 years

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

29

Total Graduate Students

86%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.24%
Black or African American	13.79%
White or Caucasian	41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	17.24%

Gender

Male (55%)

Female (44%)

Location & Contact

Address 6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA  95819
United States

Contact Dr. Jim Cox
Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Email: jhcox@csus.edu
Phone: 916-278-6378

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