Mississippi State University

Accountancy

The Bachelor of Accountancy from the Adkerson School of Accountancy is recognized as meeting educational requirements to sit for professional certification examinations. Students may also pursue a double degree in accounting and another field.

Accounting

Offered by the Adkerson School of Accountancy, with an optional concentration in data analytics.

Addictions Counseling

Aeronautical Meteorology Forecaster

Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Aerospace Engineering provides an accredited undergraduate curriculum preparing students to enter the workplace as qualified entry-level aerospace engineers or to enter aerospace engineering graduate programs. The curriculum stresses analytical and communication skills with emphasis on engineering design and a senior capstone design experience.

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness major provides training in business including accounting, management, marketing, finance and economics, along with training in the agricultural sciences. Potential career fields include agricultural and environmental law, agricultural policy analysis, economic consulting, agricultural lending, agricultural production management, and food supply chain management.

Agribusiness Management

The Master of Agribusiness Management is an interdisciplinary degree between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Business, administered by the Department of Agricultural Economics. The program is designed to prepare students for employment in the management of agribusiness.

Agricultural and Extension Education

Offered through the School of Human Sciences, the program prepares graduates for careers in agricultural education, extension, leadership, and communication.

Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications

The major equips graduates with the ability to inform and engage people about agricultural information and issues through curriculum emphasizing practical knowledge and hands-on experiences in teaching, leadership, and communications. Graduates work in agricultural business and industry, education, production, extension, and communications.

Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business

The AETB curriculum provides students the academic and technical background necessary to understand the operation and management of current and emerging agricultural production systems, technologies, and businesses. Students gain real-world experience through immersive learning projects and field studies and may pursue one of four concentrations.

Agricultural Life Sciences

Offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with concentrations in animal physiology, biochemistry, entomology, genetics, and plant pathology.

Agricultural Science

The Agricultural Science degree prepares individuals for a variety of agriculture-related careers, offering a diversified knowledge of agriculture and life sciences including production agriculture, business, leadership and management. Students may develop specialization areas serving their individual needs and interests.

Agricultural Sciences

Doctoral program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with concentrations including agricultural and extension education, animal and dairy science, animal nutrition, engineering technology, and poultry science.

Agriculture (Master of Agriculture)

A non-thesis professional master's degree offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with concentrations including animal and dairy sciences, entomology, plant pathology, and poultry science.

Agriculture (MS)

Offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with concentrations including agricultural economics, animal and dairy sciences, animal nutrition, animal science, engineering technology, and poultry science.

Agronomy

Offered by the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, the Agronomy major covers crop and soil science with concentrations in Agricultural and Environmental Soil Sciences, Golf and Sports Turf Management, Integrated Crop Management, and Integrated Pest Management.

Animal and Dairy Sciences

Animal and Dairy Sciences is a multidisciplinary science focusing on livestock and companion animal growth, health and safety, as well as food and fiber production. Students gain hands-on education in breeding, feeding and nutrition, growth and development, reproductive and lactation physiology, biotechnology, marketing, and management.

Anthropology

Offered by the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures, the anthropology major provides students a broad understanding of human cultures and societies.

Applied Anthropology

Offered by the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures with emphases in applied archaeology/bioarchaeology and applied cultural anthropology.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Applied Behavior Analysis

Applied Behavior Analysis

The B.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis prepares students in the theory, philosophy, ethics, and practice of applied behavior analysis, including supervised experiential learning and an undergraduate capstone.

Applied Data Science

Applied Leadership

Applied Psychology

Doctoral program of the Department of Psychology with concentrations in cognitive science and clinical psychology.

Applied Science

The applied baccalaureate degree serves adult learners, military, and community college transfers who have completed a technical associate degree program. The BAS is a flexible pathway that allows learners to customize their education to advance in their career paths.

Applied Sociology

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology is offered as an online degree, applying sociological theory and research methods to real-world problems.

Applied Technology

The Bachelor of Applied Technology degree offers students who have completed technical coursework the opportunity to apply up to twenty-eight hours of those credits toward completion of a bachelor's degree. Concentrations are available in Healthcare Services and in Event and Hospitality Services.

Aquatic Animal Health

The professional certificate in aquatic animal health is a 15-credit hour program designed to provide introductory training to professional DVM students and graduate veterinarians in diagnostic and clinical medicine of aquatic animal species.

Architecture

The School of Architecture offers an intense, carefully structured array of courses that constitute a solid foundation for architectural practice. It is the professional school for the State of Mississippi and the only accredited architecture program in the state; the fifth year is completed at the Jackson Center.

Architecture

Art

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is a professional studio degree earned after successful completion of an intensive four-year program providing a series of in-depth studio experiences leading to thesis/senior presentation. Concentrations are offered in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the B.S. in Artificial Intelligence prepares students in machine learning, intelligent systems, and computational reasoning.

Athlete Engineering

The Athlete Engineering Certificate comprises 12 credit hours in different human performance, processes, and analysis fields. It is a graduate-only, stand-alone certificate offered online, and all applicants must have already completed a bachelor's degree.

Athlete Engineering

Automotive Engineering

The Automotive Engineering Certificate enhances the education of a student in topical subject matter related specifically to automotive engineering, focusing on the design of vehicle systems and their production. The program is multidisciplinary, allowing students from all areas of engineering to participate.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The objective of this curriculum is to provide the student with a strong background in science and to prepare the student for entry into professional schools, graduate study and/or highly technical scientific careers. The program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences provides an educational experience across the entire field of biology, spanning molecular and cellular biology, microbiology, computational biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and ecology. Graduates leave with the knowledge base and critical thinking skills for graduate programs, professional schools, research, and teaching.

Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Biomedical Engineering

Offered by the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering applies engineering principles and design to medicine, biology, and healthcare technologies.

Biosystems Engineering

Offered by the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Biosystems Engineering applies engineering principles to biological systems, agriculture, food, and natural resources.

Biosystems Engineering

Biosystems Engineering is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Broadcast and Operational Meteorology

Building Construction Science

The Building Construction Science degree program is a four-year interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare graduates for careers in construction or construction-related fields, providing a knowledge base in business, engineering, and construction sciences. The program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.

Business Administration

Doctoral program with concentrations in business information systems, economics, finance, management, and marketing.

Business Administration

Offered by the College of Business, with an optional concentration in project management.

Business Administration

The Business Administration major provides a broad foundation in business disciplines within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree offered by the College of Business, which is AACSB accredited.

Business Economics

Offered by the Department of Finance and Economics, the Business Economics major applies economic analysis to business decision making and prepares students for careers in industry, finance, government, and graduate study.

Business Information Systems

Offered by the Department of Management and Information Systems, the Business Information Systems major prepares students to design, develop, and manage information systems in business organizations.

Business Office Technology

This program equips students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of office and business environments, integrating fundamental business principles with advanced technological skills for roles in office administration, technology management, and business operations.

Chemical Engineering

Offered by the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering in thesis and non-thesis options.

Chemical Engineering

Offered by the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, the program prepares students for careers applying chemistry, physics, and engineering principles to industrial processes.

Chemistry

Chemistry is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Chemistry

Chemistry is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Chemistry (BA)

The B.A. in Chemistry offers a liberal-arts-oriented chemistry degree, with options for no specified concentration or a Pre-Health Professional concentration.

Chemistry (BS)

The B.S. in Chemistry is offered with options including a program certified by the American Chemical Society, a non-A.C.S. certification track, and Pre-Medical and Pre-Pharmacy concentrations.

Civil Engineering

Offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in thesis (30 hours) and non-thesis (33 hours) options.

Civil Engineering

Offered by the Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the program prepares students for careers in structural, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and water resources engineering.

Climate Hazards

Clinical Health Promotion

Clinical Health Promotion and Wellness Coaching

The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Health Promotion and Wellness Coaching requires successful completion of 21 hours in Health Promotion graduate coursework.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The clinical laboratory sciences curriculum includes study at Mississippi State University plus a year of study in an affiliated hospital school accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Admission to the hospital school is competitive.

Cognitive Science

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Cognitive Science

Combined Health Service Psychology

Communication

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication offers concentrations in Broadcast and Digital Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, Print and Digital Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre. The total major consists of 48-49 semester hours in Communication courses.

Communication

The Master of Arts degree in Communication is a 33 credit hour program designed to meet the educational and preparatory needs of communication professionals and of individuals planning to pursue a Ph.D. in communication or a related field. The program provides students with a strong theoretical foundation.

Community College Education

Community College Education is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Community College Instruction

Community College Leadership

Community College Leadership is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Companion Animal Management

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Companion Animal Management

Computational Biology

The Computational Biology Certificate combines coursework in computer science and biology to offer students a formal program of study to address how biological systems work by analyzing data made available with high throughput biology.

Computational Biology

Computational Biology is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Computational Biology

Computational Biology is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Computational Engineering

Computational Engineering is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Computational Engineering

Offered in thesis (30 hours) and non-thesis (33 hours) options.

Computer Engineering

Offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering combines hardware and software design for computing systems.

Computer Science

Computer Science is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Computer Science

Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering with research and general concentrations.

Computer Science

Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the B.S. in Computer Science offers concentrations including General, Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Science, and Human and Visual Computing.

Conservation Education

Construction Management

Construction Technology

Counselor Education

Counselor Education is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Counselor Education

Offered with concentrations in clinical mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and school counseling.

Criminology

The criminology program provides students an understanding of the causes and consequences of crime and its effect on society, and trains students for careers in criminal justice and related fields.

Culinology

The Culinology degree program offers a broad education in Food Science and Culinary Arts, integrating the two disciplines so that students are prepared to work in diverse areas within the food industries. It is a dual-campus program with courses taken at Mississippi State University and Mississippi University for Women.

Curriculum and Instruction

Doctoral program with concentrations including general education, early childhood education, elementary education, reading education, secondary education, and special education.

Cyber Operations

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Cyber Security and Operations

Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering with concentrations in cyber defense and cyber operations.

Cybersecurity (Bachelor of Applied Science)

The Cybersecurity Bachelor of Applied Science requires an A.A.S. degree and is designed for students transferring technical associate degree credit into a cybersecurity baccalaureate pathway.

Cybersecurity (BS)

Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the B.S. in Cybersecurity prepares students to protect computing systems, networks, and data from threats.

Data Science

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Data Science

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is an interdisciplinary, inter-college program drawing on disciplines from multiple colleges. Coursework spans general education, a program core, and applications of data science fundamentals in areas such as geoinformatics, computational intelligence, marketing, statistical modeling, and social science analytics.

Data Science

The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Data Science degree program provides broad training in managing, processing, and extracting value from large and diverse data sets and communicating findings. It prepares students for professional employment in industry, government, and NGOs.

Data Science Pedagogy

Diversity

The Diversity Certificate Program seeks to teach workplace success by providing the multicultural knowledge and skills necessary to navigate a diverse environment. It requires a B or better in 12 credit hours, with one course taken from each of four distinct fields.

Early Childhood Teaching

Early Intervention

The Master of Science in Early Intervention is framed by developmental, ecological, and family systems theories and evidence-based practices.

Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

Doctoral program offered by the Department of Geosciences.

Economics

Offered by the Department of Finance and Economics in thesis and non-thesis options.

Economics

Economics is the scientific study of how people and institutions make choices concerning the use of society's scarce resources. Economics majors pursue careers in industry, trade, finance, law, government, and education, and the major prepares students for graduate professional training.

Education

Education

The Educational Specialist degree in Education is offered with concentrations including counselor education, school psychology, elementary education, secondary education, special education, school administration, teacher leadership, and technology.

Educational Leadership

Doctor of Education with a concentration in P-12 school leadership.

Educational Leadership

Offered with concentrations in school administration, student affairs and higher education, and teacher leadership.

Educational Leadership

Doctoral program with concentrations in P-12 school leadership and higher education leadership.

Educational Psychology

Offered with concentrations in general educational psychology, psychometry, and applied behavior analysis.

Educational Psychology

The Educational Psychology major (non-teaching option) provides study of human development, learning, and behavior, with emphasis areas including Counseling/Clinical Applications, The Developing Child, Human Resources and Industrial Applications, Kinesiology, Law and Order, Speech/Language Pathology, and Youth and Teen Studies.

Educational Psychology

Doctoral program with concentrations in general educational psychology and school psychology.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Electrical Engineering

Offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Electrical Engineering major includes an available concentration in Power and Energy Systems.

Elementary Education

All elementary education majors receive certification to teach at the elementary preK-3 or K-6 grade levels with the selection of an endorsement in either early childhood or middle school content areas. The curriculum culminates in a semester-long teaching internship in public schools.

Elementary Education

Elementary Education is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Engage VR Creator

Engineering

Doctoral program of the Bagley College of Engineering with concentrations including aerospace engineering, applied physics, biosystems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, engineering education, and mechanical engineering.

Engineering

A professional master's degree of the Bagley College of Engineering offered in thesis and non-thesis options, with an optional concentration in military engineering.

English

The Department of English offers the Bachelor of Arts in English, with study in literature, writing, and language.

English

Offered in thesis (30 hours) and non-thesis (33 hours) options.

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Economics and Sustainability

The EES major prepares students for the efficient and productive sustainable management of natural and environmental resources, with skills in environmental science, policy and economics. Career fields include environmental law, natural resource and environmental policy analysis, environmental consulting, and resource management.

Environmental Sciences in Agricultural Systems

The ESAS curriculum provides an educational foundation preparing students for diversified careers focused on environmental issues related to agronomic and horticultural production. Graduates pursue careers in national and international environmental agricultural consulting, government conservation agencies, teaching, and research.

Environmental Toxicology

Doctoral program of the College of Veterinary Medicine, with separate programs of study for students entering with a master's degree (60 hours) and with a bachelor's degree (90 hours).

Environment and Sustainability

Fashion Design and Merchandising

Offered through the School of Human Sciences with concentrations in design and product development and in merchandising.

Fashion Design and Merchandising

This degree provides students with an understanding of fashion and textile industries, consumer behavior, product development, business principles, and technology applications. Students select a concentration in either Design and Product Development or Merchandising.

Finance

Offered by the Department of Finance and Economics, the Finance major prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investments, banking, and financial services, with an available concentration in Risk Management and Insurance.

Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion

Doctoral study with concentrations in food science and technology; functional foods, nutrition and health; and nutrition.

Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion

Graduate study in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with concentrations in food science and technology, nutrition, and health promotion.

Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion

The major offers a broad education in food science, nutrition, and health, as well as the specific academic background to pursue careers as food scientists and dietitians/nutritionists. Concentrations include Food Processing/Business, Food Science, Food Safety, Food and Nutrition, and Pre-Health Professions.

Foreign Language

Offered by the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures in thesis (30 hours) and non-thesis (33 hours) options.

Foreign Languages

Foreign language majors prepare for careers in government, international business, the human services fields, teaching at all levels, and other language-related jobs. The department offers five major concentrations: Asian Studies, Classics, French, German, and Spanish.

Forest Resources

Doctoral program of the College of Forest Resources with concentrations in forestry, sustainable bioproducts, and wildlife, fisheries and aquaculture.

Forestry

The Department of Forestry offers the B.S. in Forestry with concentrations in Environmental Conservation, Forest Business, Forest Management, Urban Forestry, and Wildlife Management.

Forestry

Offered by the Department of Forestry in thesis and non-thesis options.

Gender Studies

The Gender Studies Certificate is awarded to students who complete 12 credit hours from an approved list of courses.

General Biology

General Biology is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

General Biology

General Science

The general science curriculum is designed to give students a broad general education while teaching them the fundamentals of science. Flexibility is the key characteristic of the curriculum, allowing preparation for professional schools, laboratory positions, or environmental science.

Geography and Geology Teaching Community College

Geology

Geoscience

Offered by the Department of Geosciences with concentrations including applied meteorology, broadcast meteorology, environmental geosciences, geography, geology, geospatial sciences, professional meteorology/climatology, and teachers in geosciences.

Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences offers an integrated, interdisciplinary study of the whole Earth, with concentrations in Professional Geology, Geography, Environmental Geoscience, Broadcast Meteorology, Professional Meteorology, and Geographic Information Systems. A minimum of 40 credit hours in geoscience courses is required.

Geospatial and Remote Sensing

The certificate allows MSU students from across the University to receive recognition for mastering geospatial coursework. It comprises 15 hours of coursework in four different areas and is available on the Starkville campus and online.

Gerontology

The graduate-level Gerontology certificate is a multidisciplinary approach providing students with current factual and theoretical data relating to aging. The program is available to both degree and non-degree graduate students, and a certificate is awarded upon completion of 9 hours of specified coursework.

Gerontology

Global Affairs and Leadership

A minor and post-baccalaureate certificate available through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences interdisciplinary program.

Global Affairs and Leadership

Healthcare Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science)

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration provides a pathway for students with technical associate degree credit to complete a baccalaureate degree in healthcare management. Courses are offered through the Meridian campus.

Healthcare Administration (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration provides specialized education equipping managers with skills in healthcare finance, the healthcare regulatory environment, management, marketing, operations, and informatics. Courses are offered through the Meridian campus.

Higher Education Leadership

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

Offered by the College of Architecture, Art, and Design.

History

History places emphasis on interpreting human experience over place and time. Specialization in history has direct professional application in secondary education and provides preparation for careers in law, the ministry, communication, journalism, government service, the military, and business.

History

Doctoral program offered with United States and European history emphases.

History

Offered with United States and European, Latin American, Asian, African, or World History emphases in thesis and non-thesis options.

Horticulture

Offered by the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, the Horticulture major prepares students for careers in floral management, floriculture and ornamental horticulture, and fruit and vegetable production.

Human Development and Family Science

The HDFS program promotes individual, relational, family, and community well-being through an interdisciplinary lifespan approach to the study of children, youth, and families. The program is approved by the National Council on Family Relations and accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Human Development and Family Science

Offered through the School of Human Sciences in thesis and non-thesis options.

Human Development and Family Science

Doctoral program in the School of Human Sciences.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Offered with concentrations in human factors and ergonomics, industrial systems, management systems, manufacturing systems, operations research, and data analytics.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

Industrial and Systems Engineering is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Industrial Engineering

Offered by the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering focuses on the design, improvement, and management of integrated systems of people, materials, and processes.

Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology major (non-teaching) prepares students for technical and management roles in industry, with concentrations in Industrial Automation, Industrial Coatings, Industrial Packaging, Process Technology, and Manufacturing & Maintenance Management.

Information Assurance

The Information Assurance Certificate provides educational coursework in the areas of information assurance and data security, conforming to federal training standards in this area.

Information Systems

Offered by the Department of Management and Information Systems.

Instructional Systems and Workforce Development

Instructional Systems and Workforce Development is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Instructional Technology

Offered by the Department of Instructional Systems and Workforce Development with concentrations in distance education, instructional design, and multimedia.

Integrated Design and the Built Environment

The BA in Integrated Design and the Built Environment offers students the opportunity to build a personalized curriculum to support design and construction-related careers, drawing on complementary coursework across Architecture, Art, Building Construction Science, and Interior Design.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is a university-wide degree coordinated through the College of Arts & Sciences. It allows students maximum flexibility to custom-design a curriculum from at least two colleges to meet their personal and career goals.

Interior Design

The Interior Design program prepares future professional designers to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces to improve quality of life, increase productivity, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation and NASAD.

Kinesiology

Offered with concentrations in exercise physiology, sport administration, sport pedagogy, and disability studies.

Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology offers the B.S. in Kinesiology with concentrations in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Neuromechanics, Physical Education and Coaching, Physical Activity and Coaching, Sport Administration, and Strength and Conditioning.

Kinesiology

Doctoral program with concentrations in exercise science and sport studies.

Landscape Architecture

The BLA program teaches the artful synthesis of social and ecological processes related to planning, designing, building and managing regenerative communities. It is the only Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board accredited professional landscape architecture degree program in Mississippi.

Landscape Architecture

Offered by the Department of Landscape Architecture in thesis (33 hours) and non-thesis (39 hours) options.

Landscape Contracting and Management

A landscape contractor is a specialty contract professional who provides the expertise, materials and services needed to make a landscape design project become a reality and to manage the project after construction. Concentrations are offered in Landscape Business Management and Ecosystem Management.

Learning and User Experience Design

The LUX program prepares students to create engaging and intuitive learning and user experiences by employing human-centered design principles. Graduates work as user experience designers, learning experience designers, instructional designers, interaction designers, product managers, and user-experience researchers.

Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts major allows students to combine coursework across disciplines, with concentrations available in Political Communication, Environmental Justice, International Studies, Linguistics, Gender Studies, and African American Studies.

Life Sciences

Doctoral program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with concentrations in animal physiology, biochemistry, entomology, genetics, and plant pathology.

Management

Offered by the Department of Management and Information Systems, the Management major prepares students for leadership and organizational roles in business.

Manufacturing

Marketing

Offered by the Department of Marketing, Quantitative Analysis and Supply Chain Logistics, the Marketing major offers concentrations in PGA Golf Management and Integrated Digital Marketing.

Materials

The Materials Certificate recognizes the completion of an organized plan of study in interdisciplinary materials-related areas, covering topics such as advanced composites, biomaterials, materials processing, polymers, and electrical materials.

Mathematical Sciences

Doctoral program of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offered in mathematics and statistics.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Mathematics (BA)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics combining mathematical study with the liberal arts requirements of the College.

Mathematics (BS)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics emphasizing advanced mathematical theory and applications.

Meat Science

Mechanical Engineering

Offered in thesis and non-thesis options.

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the program prepares students in the design, analysis, and manufacture of mechanical and thermal systems.

Medical Humanities

Medical Technology

Medical technologists are prepared for positions in hospital laboratories, clinics, research laboratories, the Public Health Service industry, and in various local, state and federal health organizations. The curriculum includes three years of study at Mississippi State University and one year of study in an accredited hospital School of Medical Technology.

Microbiology

The microbiology major provides a comprehensive understanding of microbial processes and interactions, including infectious agents of plants and animals as well as host responses to those pathogens.

Middle Grades Education(Alternate Route)

Middle Level

The Master of Arts in Teaching-Middle Level is an alternate route program. Admission to this program is currently suspended.

Molecular Biology

Molecular Biology is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Music

The Department of Music offers a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree through the College of Arts & Sciences, combining musical study with a liberal arts education.

Music Education

Offered with concentrations in choral music, elementary music, and instrumental music.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education is a 124-126 hour professional degree program (depending on concentration) that leads to licensure to teach music in the State of Mississippi. Four concentrations are offered: Guitar, Instrumental, Keyboard and Vocal.

Music Performance

The Bachelor of Music Performance is a 120-hour professional degree program that prepares students to work independently toward performance at the highest possible level, with knowledge of solo and ensemble literature and the fundamentals of music pedagogy. Four concentrations are offered: Guitar, Instrumental, Keyboard, and Vocal.

Natural Resource and Environmental Conservation

The Department of Forestry offers the B.S. in Natural Resource and Environmental Conservation with concentrations in Natural Resource Law and Administration, Resource Conservation Science, and Natural Resource Technology.

Nursing

Nursing is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Organizational Leadership

Organizational Leadership

Petroleum Engineering

Offered by the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, the Petroleum Engineering program prepares students for careers in the exploration, drilling, and production of oil and gas resources.

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, with an available concentration in religion.

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant Studies

Located on the MSU-Meridian campus, the program educates highly qualified, competent healthcare providers who will increase access to care and provide primary care services to the citizens of Mississippi. It is a prescribed 108 credit-hour program.

Physics

The B.S. program in physics provides a broadly based course of study with electives allowing students to pursue special interests. The degree provides training for employment in industry or government or for continued study at the graduate level; Physics/Pre-Medical and Applied Physics curricula are also available.

Physics

Physics is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Physics

Physics is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

PK-12 Student Support

Plant and Soil Sciences

Offered with concentrations in agronomy, horticulture, and weed science.

Plant and Soil Sciences

Doctoral program offered with concentrations in agronomy, horticulture, and weed science.

Political Science

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration offers the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, preparing students for careers in government, law, and public affairs.

Political Science

Offered by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration in thesis (30 hours) and non-thesis (33 hours) options.

Poultry Science

The Poultry curriculum provides for in-depth study of scientific principles important in the production, processing and marketing of poultry and poultry products. The curriculum is designed with academic and experiential components to ensure that graduates are prepared to manage people and resources vital to this food industry.

Precision Agriculture

This certificate program complements majors taught across College of Agriculture and Life Sciences departments and features emerging technologies in decision-based agricultural planning and implementation. It requires a minimum of 16 hours with at least 10 credit hours specific to precision agriculture coursework.

Professional Certificate in Rural Veterinary Practice

Professional School Counseling

Psychology

Offered by the Department of Psychology for students in the clinical and cognitive science doctoral programs.

Psychology (BA)

Offered through the MSU-Meridian Division of Arts and Sciences, the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides upper-division study of psychological science for students completing their degree at the Meridian campus.

Psychology (BS)

The Bachelor of Science degree program in psychology is designed to provide training either for immediate employment or for advanced training in psychology or related fields.

Public Design

Offered by the School of Architecture, the certificate prepares design professionals to work in community-oriented design organizations and to be leaders in the field of public design. The curriculum is a three-semester program for graduates of an accredited professional degree program in architecture, planning, or landscape architecture.

Public Health

The Master of Public Health is offered through the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in public health nutrition.

Public Management

This program prepares students for administrative and leadership careers in fire science, law and public safety, emergency management, and public management. Designed with the working adult in mind, it offers a flexible curriculum combining theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Public Policy and Administration

Public Policy and Administration is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Public Policy and Administration

Public Policy and Administration is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Public Procurement

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Public Procurement

Retail

School Psychology

Secondary Education

The purpose of the Secondary Education major is to prepare students to teach academic subjects in grades 7-12. The program leads to 7-12 licensure in English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Social Studies and culminates in a semester-long student teaching internship.

Secondary Education (MAT)

The Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary is an alternate route program for candidates seeking secondary teacher licensure.

Secondary Education (MS)

Secondary Education (MS) is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Social Work

The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Bachelor of Social Work graduate is prepared to pursue graduate social work education or to work as a generalist social work practitioner in a variety of practice settings.

Sociology

The Department of Sociology offers the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, providing students with an understanding of social structures, institutions, and human behavior.

Sociology

Offered in thesis (26 hours) and non-thesis (32 hours) options.

Sociology

Sociology is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Software Engineering

Offered by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Software Engineering major prepares students to design, develop, test, and maintain large-scale software systems.

Special Education

The program in Special Education is designed to prepare teachers to teach children and youth with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other exceptionalities, including extensive field experience and teaching internships.

Special Education (MAT)

The Master of Arts in Teaching-Special Education is an alternate route program.

Special Education (MS)

Special Education (MS) is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Statistics

Statistics is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Student Affairs and Educational Leadership

Student Counseling and Guidance

Student Counseling and Guidance is a research doctoral degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

Supply Chain Logistics

Offered by the Department of Marketing, Quantitative Analysis and Supply Chain Logistics, the Supply Chain Logistics major prepares students for careers in procurement, transportation, and supply chain process analysis.

Sustainable Bioproducts

Offered by the Department of Sustainable Bioproducts in thesis and non-thesis options.

Sustainable Bioproducts

The Department of Sustainable Bioproducts offers the B.S. in Sustainable Bioproducts, focusing on the science, technology, and business of renewable bio-based materials and products.

Taxation

Offered by the Adkerson School of Accountancy.

Teaching Elementary Level Alternate Route

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Certificate in TESOL is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to begin a career in English language teaching. The program requires 15 credit hours in linguistics and English language teaching methods.

Teach Mississippi

Technology

Offered by the College of Education with concentrations in endorsements, technology facilitator/administrator, and improving instruction using technology. Admission to this program is currently suspended.

TESOL

The certificate in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages prepares students to teach English as a second or foreign language. The certificate program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and alone does not lead to a K-12 teacher's license.

Trauma-Informed Child Advocacy

University Studies

The Bachelor of Science in University Studies is designed for students who have earned at least 90 semester credit hours and have not earned a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum integrates coursework from multiple disciplines, allowing students to leverage prior learning and customize their educational experience.

Veterans

A post-baccalaureate certificate program listed by the Graduate School; admission is currently suspended.

Veterans

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Offered by the College of Veterinary Medicine with concentrations in population medicine, veterinary medical research, computational biology, infectious diseases, and toxicology. A non-thesis option is offered with emphasis in food animal production medicine.

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Doctoral program of the College of Veterinary Medicine with concentrations in veterinary medical research, computational biology, infectious diseases, and population medicine. The program trains scientists and educators who will be leaders in biomedical and veterinary research and education.

Veterinary Medical Technology

The College of Veterinary Medicine offers the Veterinary Medical Technology program, preparing students as credentialed veterinary technicians with coursework and clinical experience in animal health care.

Veterinary Medicine DVM

Vision Specialist in Vocational Rehabilitation

A post-baccalaureate certificate is a stand-alone academic program beyond the bachelor's degree that does not meet the requirements of a master's degree.

Vision Specialist in Vocational Rehabilitation

Weather and Environmental Sciences

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Weather and Environmental Sciences integrates military academic credits in the areas of weather and environmental science, including technical courses from the Community College of the Air Force Weather Forecast Apprentice Curriculum.

Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture offers concentrations in Conservation Law Enforcement, Wildlife/Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Wildlife Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Agriculture Conservation, Human-Wildlife Interactions, and Conservation Biology.

Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture

Offered by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture, including a conservation education concentration.

Workforce Education Leadership

Workforce Education Leadership is a master's degree program offered at Mississippi State University.

World Language Teaching