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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 EMAIL
Accounting M.P.A. Dr. Bobbie Daniels (601) 979-2708 bobbie.w.daniels@love365cn.com
Biology M.S. Dr. Ibrahim Farah (601) 979-3466 ibrahim.o.farah@love365cn.com 
    Dr. Tammi Taylor (601) 979-0394 tammi.m.taylor@love365cn.com
    Dr. Carolyn Howard   carolyn.b.howard@love365cn.com
Bus.  Administration (traditional & online) M.B.A. Dr. Chali Nondo (601) 979-2604 Chali.nondo@love365cn.com
Business (Graduate Programs) M.B.A., Ph.D. Dr. Nizar Alsharari (601) 979-4326 nizar.m.alsharari@love365cn.com
Chemistry & Biochemistry M.S., Ph.D. Dr. Mehri Fadavi (601) 979-2171 mehri.fadavi@love365cn.com 
    Dr. Dalephine Davis 601-979-1525 dalephine.e.davis@love365cn.com
Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Dr. Kaye Sly (601) 979-5990 kaye.f.sly@love365cn.com
    Dr. Juliette Schweitzer (601) 979-2371 juliette.schweitzer@love365cn.com
Communicative Disorders M.S. Dr. Whitney Perkins  601-979-1433 whitney.d.perkins@love365cn.com
Comp. and Data-Enabled Science Ph.D. Dr. Tor Kwembe (601) 979-2161 tor.a.kwembe@love365cn.com
Computer Science M.S. Dr. April L. Tanner (601) 979-3302 april.l.tanner@love365cn.com
Criminal Justice and Sociology M.A. Dr. Thomas Kersen 601-979-3014 j00585263@love365cn.com
Early Childhood M.S.Ed., Ed.D. Dr. Stephanie Davidson   stephanie.r.davidson@love365cn.com
Educational Administration Ph.D. (HEd) Dr. Albert Carter (601) 979-1140 albert.w.carter@love365cn.com
(K-12 & Higher Education Concentration) (K-12) Dr. Jennifer Young Wallace (601) 979-0352 jennifer.k.young@love365cn.com
Educational Administration and Supervision M.S. Dr. Albert Carter (601) 979-1140 albert.w.carter@love365cn.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@love365cn.com
Elementary Education M.S.Ed., Ed.S. Dr. Stephanie Davidson (601)979-2341 stephanie.r.davidson@love365cn.com
Engineering (Civil and Environmental) M.S., Ph.D. Dr. Farshad Amini (601)979-3922 farshad.amini@love365cn.com
    Dr. Yadong Li 601-979-1093 yadong.li@love365cn.com
Engineering (Electrical and Computer) M.S., Ph.D. Dr. Jacqueline M. Jackson (601)979-3923 Jacqueline.m.jackson@love365cn.com
    Dr. Shahrouz Aliabadi   shahrouz.k.aliabadi@love365cn.com
English M.A., Dr. Ebony Lumumba   ebony.o.lumumba@love365cn.com
    Dr. Rashell Smith-Spears (601)979-2250 rashell.spears@love365cn.com
Environmental Science Ph.D. Dr. Barbara Graham (601)973-3321 barbara.e.graham@love365cn.com
Hazardous Materials Management M.S. Dr. Huiru Shih (601)979-2520 huiru.shih@love365cn.com
    Dr. Yadong Li (601)979-3913 yadong.li@love365cn.com
Health, Physical Education and Recreation M.S.Ed. Dr. James Robinson (601)979-8696 james.h.robinson@love365cn.com
History M.A. Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine   lomarsh.roopnarine@love365cn.com
    Dr. Albert Dorsey   j00508035@love365cn.com
    Dr. Mario Azevedo   mario.azevedo@love365cn.com
Mass Communications M.S. Prof. Don Spann (601)979-2151 don.spann@love365cn.com
(Journalism & Media Studies)   Dr. Li-jing Chang   li-jing.a.chang@love365cn.com
Mathematics and Statistical Sciences M.S. Dr. Tor Kwembe (601)979-2161 tor.a.kwembe@love365cn.com
Music Education M.M.Ed. Dr. Ramon Jackson 601-979-2584 ramon.l.jackson@love365cn.com
Music Education M.M.Ed. Dr. Lisa Beckley-Roberts   lisa.m.beckley-roberts@love365cn.com
Political Science M.A. Dr. Ray Mikell (601) 979-2136 ray.s.mikell@love365cn.com
    Dr. Maruice Mangum   maruice.l.mangum@love365cn.com
Public Administration Ph.D. Dr. Gloria Billingsley (601) 979-8784 gloria.j.billingsley@love365cn.com
Public Health Dr.P.H. Dr. Russell Bennett (601) 979-8822 russell.l.bennett@love365cn.com
    Dr. Yolanda Barner   yalanda.m.barner@love365cn.com
  M.P.H. Dr. Sophia Leggett (601) 979-8846 sophia.s.leggett@love365cn.com
Public Policy and Administration M.P.P.A. Dr. Gloria Billingsley (601) 979-8784 gloria.j.billingsley@love365cn.com
Reading Education (traditional and online) M.S.Ed. Dr. Stephanie Davidson (601)979-2341 stephanie.r.davidson@love365cn.com
School, Community and Rehabilitation Counseling M.S., M.S.Ed, Ed.S. Dr. Dion Porter (601) 979-2361 dion.f.porter@love365cn.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@love365cn.com
Social Work Ph. D. Dr. Patrice Jenkins (601) 979-8847 patrice.r.jenkins@love365cn.com
Social Work Field Placement   Dr. Temcula Robinson 601-979-8743 temcula.q.robinson@love365cn.com
Special Education M.S. Dr. Stephanie Davidson (601)979-2341 stephanie.r.davidson@love365cn.com
Sports Science (traditional and online) M.S. Dr. James Robinson (601)979-8696 james.h.robinson@love365cn.com
Teaching (Alternate Route and Online) M.A.T. Dr. Dennis Williams (601) 979-2439 dennis.d.williams@love365cn.com
    Ms. Eunetta Hart  601-979-8839 eunetta.c.hart@love365cn.com
Technology Education M.S.Ed. Dr. Jessica Murphy (601) 979-1145 jessica.l.murphy@love365cn.com
Urban and Regional Planning M.A., Ph.D. Dr. Berneece Herbert (601) 979-8732 berneece.herbert@love365cn.com
  Ph.D. Dr. Edmund Merem   edmund.c.merem@love365cn.com
Urban Higher Education Executive Ph.D. Dr. Walter Brown (601) 979-2434 walter.a.brown@love365cn.com
JSU Online Programs Online Dr. Keith Riley   keith.o.riley@love365cn.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.

Division of Graduate Studies

Location

Division of Graduate Studies
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280

Division of Graduate Studies
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 17095
Jackson, MS  39217

Phone: 601.979.2455