School of Social Sciences

Mission Statement

The School of Social Sciences, comprised of the Departments of Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, is committed to academic programs designed to assist students in becoming more self-aware and cognizant of the local, national, and international environments around them. The School of Social Sciences’ goals are to instill in students the vision and skills necessary to meet challenges and make their own contributions to ensure that the world around them is a better place in which to live. Each department strives to serve the individual needs of students with diverse capabilities, backgrounds, and interests. The faculty works diligently to instill in students effective communication and quantitative, analytical, research, and leadership skills to prepare them for graduate school and careers in their fields of study. The departments endeavor to offer academically rigorous and intellectually enriching programs of study.

The School of Social Sciences provides a curriculum balancing classroom learning and an awareness of the world beyond the classroom. Internship opportunities allow students to work in agencies and organizations within and outside the State of Mississippi to integrate classroom learning with community involvement.

Majors

The School of Social Sciences has four departments that offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work.

Other Areas of Study

Other areas of study that are housed in the School of Social Sciences and open to students from other schools are the minor in Accounting, Business Administration, Disaster Management and Social Equity, Pre-Law, Psychology, Public Policy and Administration, Sociology, and Social Work, and Professional Certificate programs in Disaster Coastal Studies, Law and Legal Studies and Legal Research and Writing.