Division of Graduate Studies
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Welcome, graduate students! For further inquiries and detailed information about our graduate programs at Jackson State University, feel free to utilize the table of contact information provided below. Whether you’re exploring different program options, seeking more information on degree specifics, or connecting with program chairs/directors, we’re here to assist you every step of the way. The table includes program names, attainable degrees, the respective chair(s)/director(s) overseeing the programs, contact telephone numbers, and email addresses. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the appropriate contact person for guidance and support tailored to your academic pursuits. Your journey towards academic excellence starts here!
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| PROGRAM | DEGREE(S) | CHAIR/DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR | TELEPHONE | |
| Accounting | M.P.A. | Dr. Bobbie Daniels | (601) 979-2708 | bobbie.w.daniels@andadoor.com |
| Biology | M.S. | Dr. Ibrahim Farah | (601) 979-3466 | ibrahim.o.farah@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Tammi Taylor | (601) 979-0394 | tammi.m.taylor@andadoor.com | ||
| Dr. Carolyn Howard | carolyn.b.howard@andadoor.com | |||
| Bus. Administration (traditional & online) | M.B.A. | Dr. Chali Nondo | (601) 979-2604 | Chali.nondo@andadoor.com |
| Business (Graduate Programs) | M.B.A., Ph.D. | Dr. Nizar Alsharari | (601) 979-4326 | nizar.m.alsharari@andadoor.com |
| Chemistry & Biochemistry | M.S., Ph.D. | Dr. Mehri Fadavi | (601) 979-2171 | mehri.fadavi@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Dalephine Davis | 601-979-1525 | dalephine.e.davis@andadoor.com | ||
| Clinical Psychology | Ph.D. | Dr. Kaye Sly | (601) 979-5990 | kaye.f.sly@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Juliette Schweitzer | (601) 979-2371 | juliette.schweitzer@andadoor.com | ||
| Communicative Disorders | M.S. | Dr. Whitney Perkins | 601-979-1433 | whitney.d.perkins@andadoor.com |
| Comp. and Data-Enabled Science | Ph.D. | Dr. Tor Kwembe | (601) 979-2161 | tor.a.kwembe@andadoor.com |
| Computer Science | M.S. | Dr. April L. Tanner | (601) 979-3302 | april.l.tanner@andadoor.com |
| Criminal Justice and Sociology | M.A. | Dr. Thomas Kersen | 601-979-3014 | j00585263@andadoor.com |
| Early Childhood | M.S.Ed., Ed.D. | Dr. Stephanie Davidson | stephanie.r.davidson@andadoor.com | |
| Educational Administration | Ph.D. (HEd) | Dr. Albert Carter | (601) 979-1140 | albert.w.carter@andadoor.com |
| (K-12 & Higher Education Concentration) | (K-12) | Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace | (601) 979-0352 | jennifer.k.young@andadoor.com |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | M.S. | Dr. Albert Carter | (601) 979-1140 | albert.w.carter@andadoor.com |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Ed.S. (HEd) | Dr. Albert Carter | (601) 979-1140 | |
| (K-12 & Higher Education Concentration) | (K-12) | Dr. Chandar Lewis | chandar.t.lewis@andadoor.com | |
| Elementary Education | M.S.Ed., Ed.S. | Dr. Stephanie Davidson | (601)979-2341 | stephanie.r.davidson@andadoor.com |
| Engineering (Civil and Environmental) | M.S., Ph.D. | Dr. Farshad Amini | (601)979-3922 | farshad.amini@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Yadong Li | 601-979-1093 | yadong.li@andadoor.com | ||
| Engineering (Electrical and Computer) | M.S., Ph.D. | Dr. Jacqueline M. Jackson | (601)979-3923 | Jacqueline.m.jackson@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Shahrouz Aliabadi | shahrouz.k.aliabadi@andadoor.com | |||
| English | M.A., | Dr. Ebony Lumumba | ebony.o.lumumba@andadoor.com | |
| Dr. Rashell Smith-Spears | (601)979-2250 | rashell.spears@andadoor.com | ||
| Environmental Science | Ph.D. | Dr. Barbara Graham | (601)973-3321 | barbara.e.graham@andadoor.com |
| Hazardous Materials Management | M.S. | Dr. Huiru Shih | (601)979-2520 | huiru.shih@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Yadong Li | (601)979-3913 | yadong.li@andadoor.com | ||
| Health, Physical Education and Recreation | M.S.Ed. | Dr. James Robinson | (601)979-8696 | james.h.robinson@andadoor.com |
| History | M.A. | Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine | lomarsh.roopnarine@andadoor.com | |
| Dr. Albert Dorsey | j00508035@andadoor.com | |||
| Dr. Mario Azevedo | mario.azevedo@andadoor.com | |||
| Mass Communications | M.S. | Prof. Don Spann | (601)979-2151 | don.spann@andadoor.com |
| (Journalism & Media Studies) | Dr. Li-jing Chang | li-jing.a.chang@andadoor.com | ||
| Mathematics and Statistical Sciences | M.S. | Dr. Tor Kwembe | (601)979-2161 | tor.a.kwembe@andadoor.com |
| Music Education | M.M.Ed. | Dr. Ramon Jackson | 601-979-2584 | ramon.l.jackson@andadoor.com |
| Music Education | M.M.Ed. | Dr. Lisa Beckley-Roberts | lisa.m.beckley-roberts@andadoor.com | |
| Political Science | M.A. | Dr. Ray Mikell | (601) 979-2136 | ray.s.mikell@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Maruice Mangum | maruice.l.mangum@andadoor.com | |||
| Public Administration | Ph.D. | Dr. Gloria Billingsley | (601) 979-8784 | gloria.j.billingsley@andadoor.com |
| Public Health | Dr.P.H. | Dr. Russell Bennett | (601) 979-8822 | russell.l.bennett@andadoor.com |
| Dr. Yolanda Barner | yalanda.m.barner@andadoor.com | |||
| M.P.H. | Dr. Sophia Leggett | (601) 979-8846 | sophia.s.leggett@andadoor.com | |
| Public Policy and Administration | M.P.P.A. | Dr. Gloria Billingsley | (601) 979-8784 | gloria.j.billingsley@andadoor.com |
| Reading Education (traditional and online) | M.S.Ed. | Dr. Stephanie Davidson | (601)979-2341 | stephanie.r.davidson@andadoor.com |
| School, Community and Rehabilitation Counseling | M.S., M.S.Ed, Ed.S. | Dr. Dion Porter | (601) 979-2361 | dion.f.porter@andadoor.com |
| Secondary Education | M.S.Ed. | (601) 979-2762 | ||
| Social Work (traditional and online) | M.S.W. | Dr. Terrell Brown | (601) 979-8875 | terrell.d.brown@andadoor.com |
| Social Work | Ph. D. | Dr. Patrice Jenkins | (601) 979-8847 | patrice.r.jenkins@andadoor.com |
| Social Work Field Placement | Dr. Temcula Robinson | 601-979-8743 | temcula.q.robinson@andadoor.com | |
| Special Education | M.S. | Dr. Stephanie Davidson | (601)979-2341 | stephanie.r.davidson@andadoor.com |
| Sports Science (traditional and online) | M.S. | Dr. James Robinson | (601)979-8696 | james.h.robinson@andadoor.com |
| Teaching (Alternate Route and Online) | M.A.T. | Dr. Dennis Williams | (601) 979-2439 | dennis.d.williams@andadoor.com |
| Ms. Eunetta Hart | 601-979-8839 | eunetta.c.hart@andadoor.com | ||
| Technology Education | M.S.Ed. | Dr. Jessica Murphy | (601) 979-1145 | jessica.l.murphy@andadoor.com |
| Urban and Regional Planning | M.A., Ph.D. | Dr. Berneece Herbert | (601) 979-8732 | berneece.herbert@andadoor.com |
| Ph.D. | Dr. Edmund Merem | edmund.c.merem@andadoor.com | ||
| Urban Higher Education | Executive Ph.D. | Dr. Walter Brown | (601) 979-2434 | walter.a.brown@andadoor.com |
| JSU Online Programs | Online | Dr. Keith Riley | keith.o.riley@andadoor.com |
Challenge Minds, Changing Lives
At JSU, we prepare our students to be global leaders by challenging them to improve themselves and inspiring them to go further. Our emphasis on fully integrated learning means your education goes beyond the classroom and into the lab, the community, and the world. Here, you will find countless opportunities to realize your full potential.
Our graduate programs are taught by a distinguished faculty of scholars and professionals who are experts in their respective fields. They are committed to providing students with an engaging and rigorous learning experience that prepares them for leadership roles in their chosen careers.
Important Dates
Keep up-to-date with all important dates for the current semester at Jackson State University. If you have any questions about the information listed, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you further.
