In general, Jackson State University students in doctoral programs must demonstrate evidence of a high level of scholarship, competence in scholarly exposition and an ability to select, organize, and apply knowledge through a dissertation. All doctoral candidates must submit a dissertation based on independent, original research and defend it in a formal, public forum. The dissertation must embody the results of an extended research effort, which is an original contribution. It should reflect the candidate’s ability to conduct independent research and interpret in a logical manner the facts and phenomena revealed. Under a similar set of guidelines, Master’s candidates may submit a thesis or project which is also based on independent, original research defended in a formal, public forum.

For additional information on the research of our graduate students, please contact the appropriate department or program.