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“Nothing is wrong with personal motivation…certainly nothing is wrong with a desire to be the best. The key to your success at this institution, however, will be your ability to mature your personal motivation into a selfless motivation. The rewards for both you and the country will be far greater.”

Barbara Jordan

Admissions

Admission to the BJ-ML School of Public Affairs is governed by Texas Southern University’s admission policies. Please review our degree offerings below. You are welcome to contact us at (713) 313-6849 or send us an email message by clicking BJ-ML SPA. Students interested in pursing undergraduate education at Texas Southern can also apply via the state’s simple and streamlined application portal, ApplyTexas.

Undergraduate Programs

Administration of Justice (BS)
Political Science (BA)
Public Affairs (BS)

Graduate Programs

Administration of Justice (Master's)
Administration of Justice (Ph.D.)

Public Administration (Master's)

Urban Planning and Environmental Policy (Master's)
Urban Planning and Environmental Policy (Ph.D.)

SPA Undergraduate Admission Overview:
Administration of Justice (BS)
Political Science (BA)
Public Affairs (BS)

Students wishing to pursue one of the three undergraduate degrees offered through the School must first gain admission to the University and must petition the School for admission.

In petitioning, students must have an earned overall GPA of 2.00 or better and have completed the following four courses with grades of "C" or better (grades of "C-" are unacceptable): POLSC 231 (American Political Systems I), POLSC 232 (American Political Systems II), ENG 131 (Freshman English I), and ENG 132 (Freshman English II).

Once admitted to the School, students are each assigned an official advisor who will approve all class schedules. All students must keep the School Office informed of current addresses and telephone numbers up to graduation.

Students must also retain a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 and fulfill all prerequisites for required courses prior to scheduling them to remain in good standing in the School. Students failing to meet prerequisites for courses will be withdrawn, administratively.

Students are also cautioned that transfer credits will be accepted for either elective or required courses only if grades of "C" or better have been earned (grades of "C-" are unacceptable).

For further information or assistance, please feel free to contact a faculty member from the appropriate program.