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The Mississippi State University College of Arts & Sciences is made up of 16 Departments. Use the links below to learn more about your Department of Interest.
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/cas
Drawer AS
Mississippi State MS 39762
Phone: 662-325-2646 (P)
Fax: 662 325-8740 (F)
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The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is an educational program that gives men and women the opportunity to become Air Force officers while completing their degrees. You receive your military training and go to college at the same time.
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The undergraduate biology curriculum contains a nucleus of basic courses that present the unifying principles of the biological sciences and a selection of advanced courses in specialty areas. The B.S. in Biological Sciences requires advanced coursework in the four major subdivisions of biology: (1) Molecules, Cells, Genes, and Development, (2) Anatomy and Physiology, (3) Organisms, and (4) Ecology and Evolution. The B.S. in Medical Technology requires advanced coursework in the Laboratory Analysis of blood, fluids, cells, tissues, and microorganisms. The B.S. in Microbiology requires advanced coursework in basic and applied Microbiology. We alsohave preprofessional options for students interested in the health sciences.
Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in the Biological Sciences. Major areas of emphasis include Botany, Cell Biology, Development, Ecology, Evolution, Immunology, Microbiology, Physiology, Virology, and Zoology. Graduate study often involves interactions with other units such as the College of Veterinary Medicine , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Wildlife and Fisheries. Graduate applications can be completed online.
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The Mississippi State University Chemistry Department has a long and distinguished history dating back to 1881. The first MS degree awarded by Mississippi A&M College (1885) was in chemistry. The Department was one of the first in the South to receive professional accreditation by the American Chemical Society for its undergraduate program in 1941, and it has been continually maintained to the present. The first Ph.D. in chemistry was awarded in 1967. The Department offers curricula leading to the BA, BS (ACS certified), and BS (non-ACS certified) undergraduate degrees as well as the MS and PhD graduate degrees. There are currently 15 tenured/tenure-track faculty and three instructors serving approximately 70 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students.
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This major requires 128 hours of study with at least 45 of these hours in communication. Students majoring in communication select from five areas of emphasis: Broadcasting, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations and Theatre. Students can also double emphasize two areas by completing the course requirements for both emphases.
Our graduates have found jobs in a variety of fields. Because almost everything has a communication aspect, our graduates can be found in both direct and indirect communication positions. Opportunities after graduation include positions in writing, directing, sales, marketing, film, management, design and layout, production, reporting, education, business, advertising, public relations, government relations, politics and many more.
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The study of English not only gives students knowledge of language and literature but also helps to develop their ability to read perceptively, think critically, analyze problems, and write persuasively. For these reasons, a major in English has traditionally been viewed as good training for careers in law, government, business, and publishing, as well as for careers in teaching and writing.
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Foreign language majors prepare for careers in government (State Department, foreign service, diplomatic corps, FBI, CIA, USIA, the military, immigration, etc ), international business, the human services fields, teaching at all levels (secondary school, junior college, university), and other language-related jobs.
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The Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State includes all disciplines devoted to the study of the Earth. Geology deals with the materials, processes, and forces of the solid planet. Meteorology and Climatology study the past and present behavior of the hydrosphere and atmosphere. Geography is the science that investigates human interaction with the world's places and environments. We offer courses and field and laboratory research that lead to both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. This site will help you learn who we are and what we do. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
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Among the humanities, history is unique in the emphasis it places on interpreting the human experience within the context of time. Past, present, and future are a continuum in which human beings and societies evolve along more or less predictable lines; the present is a product of the past just as the future is the product of the present. History is a humane study that emphasizes the importance of people, their individual choices, and the values they hold. It also provides the indispensable background, the social and political context, for other academic disciplines and branches of knowledge.
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We are the largest department in the College of Arts and Sciences at Mississippi State University. We offer quality degree programs leading to B.A. and B.S. in mathematics, M.S. in statistics, M.S. in mathematics, Ph.D. in mathematical sciences, and a significant number of double majors with other departments. Our department consists of about 40 faculty members, several staff members, about 50 graduate students, and over 50 undergraduate students majoring in mathematics. We have active research groups in differential equations, applied mathematics, analysis, statistics, and other mathematical areas. We have good computer facilities, are involved in interdisciplinary research, provide consultation in mathematics and statistics, and offer various assistantships and scholarships to qualified students. Our department is located on the fourth floor of Allen Hall.
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Physicians and engineers, architects and business leaders, weed scientists and computer scientists, teachers and policy makers, and officers for the US Army: MSU and its Army ROTC program prepares students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century.
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The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers two programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Both are four-year (128 hour) programs that include a 30 hour major requirement. The major requirements for the "pure philosophy" (PHI) program consist of 24 hours in philosophy (PHI courses) and 6 hours to be selected by advisement, while the major requirements for the "philosophy/religion" (PR) program, consist of 9 hours in philosophy (PHI courses), 15 hours in religion (REL courses), and 6 hours to be selected by advisement.
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Physics plays a basic role in all science and engineering disciplines. Physics is concerned with the study of the structure of matter, the nature of radiation, and the interaction of radiation and matter. Among the major branches are optical, laser, atomic, nuclear, molecular, solid state, bio-, astro-, and plasma physics. The B.S. program in physics provides an excellent, broadly based course of study with enough electives that the student can pursue his/her special interests in other subjects. The B.S. degree provides the necessary training for either employment in industry or government or continued study at the graduate level. The department also has a Physics/Pre-Medical curriculum for those students who wish to compete for admission to medical and dental schools. In addition, the department offers the Master of Science in physics and the PhD in engineering physics.
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Political Science majors study this critically important art of governance. With a degree in Political Science you might pursue a public service career in education, law, government, or a community service organization. On the other hand, you could enter the private sector in a range of careers including retail sales, marketing, or insurance. Our majors have a wide range of career opportunities because employers are always looking for people who can analyze issues, weigh options, make decisions, and craft cogent, persuasive explanations.
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Psychology has been defined as the science of behavior and mental events. All psychologists study behavior; however, the type of behavior being studied and the purpose for studying that behavior varies from psychologist to psychologist, depending on the area of interest. The following is only a partial list of areas in the field of psychology.
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The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work is organized as a land grant department with explicitly defined missions of instruction, research, and service. the Department resides within the College of Arts and Sciences although its members have historically carried out research and service through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station and the Social Science Research Center which report to the Director of the Experiment Station and the Vice President for Research respectively. The Department offers the B.S. degree in sociology, with concentrations in corrections, a BSW in social work and a B.A. degree in anthropology. M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs are offered in sociology. In addition to 150 undergraduate majors in all programs, the department has over 50 graduate students in residence, approximately half of whom receive financial assistance.
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