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	13

Earning Your Degree

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

Degree Requirements

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15

Applied

11

Accepted

5

Enrolled

Applying

70

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	February 1st	No
Spring deadline	September 15th	August 15th	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	IELTS Paper score: 7

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 Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

25

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8%
Black or African American	12%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	4%
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	28%

Gender

Male (48%)

Female (52%)

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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