Office of Academic Affairs
3501 Lee Hall
P.O. Box BQ
Mississippi State, MS 39762
The following academic programs are housed in the Office of Academic Affairs:
- Geospatial and Remote Sensing Minor (Starkville Campus)
- Master's Program in Physician Assistant Studies (Meridian Campus)
- Master of Science in Computational Biology (Starkville Campus)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computational Biology (Starkville Campus)
- Computational Biology Minor (Starkville Campus)
- Master of Science in Data Science (Starkville and Online)
- Data Science Minor (Starkville Campus)
Complete information on each program is found in this section of the Graduate Catalog.
Department | Degree and Major | Concentration | Thesis | Non-Thesis | Starkville | Meridian | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Academic Affairs | Minor in Remote Sensing | X | |||||
Academic Affairs | Minor in Data Science | X | |||||
Academic Affairs | Minor in Computational Biology | X | |||||
Academic Affairs | Master of Physician Assistant Studies | X | X | ||||
Academic Affairs | Master of Science - Computational Biology | X | X | ||||
Academic Affairs | Master of Science - Data Science | X | X | X | |||
Academic Affairs | Doctor of Philosophy - Computational Biology | X |
Master of Science in Data Science
The interdisciplinary Master of Science in Data Science degree program will provide students with a broad training in managing, processing, and extracting value from a giant and diverse data sets and allow them to communicate their findings. The program will prepare students for professional employment in industry, government, and NGOs and at the same time obtain sufficient skills to continue into more advanced degree programs. Admission to the Master's program in Data Science is open to graduates from all disciplines with a strong quantitative background and computational skills. The program of study is a blend of statistical and optimization methodology laced with data management and computational skills, and it provides graduate students with the opportunity to participate in data analytics projects. For more information, please contact either Dr. Rahimi (rahimi@cse.msstate.edu) or Dr. Razzaghi (razzaghi@math.msstate.edu).
This program offers four concentrations for students to choose from:
- General
- Manufacturing Analytics
- Geospatial Science
- Agricultural Autonomy
CSE 8423 | Data Science Concepts and Practice | 3 |
ST 8123 | Statistical Thinking: Probability Models and Theory of Statistics | 3 |
ST 8133 | Statistical Modeling | 3 |
CSE 6503 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
CSE 8080 | Directed Project in Computer Science | 1-3 |
General Electives | ||
Students will complete 15 hours in approved Data Science electives. Up to 6 hours Directed Individual Studies may count towards the degree. | 15 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
Geospatial and Remote Sensing Minor
Director: Dr. John Rodgers
Department of Geosciences
355 Lee Blvd, 108 Hilbun Hall
Mississippi State University, MS 39762
Telephone: 662-325-3915
E-mail: jcr100@msstate.edu
Mailstop: 9537
The Geospatial and Remote Sensing (GRS) minor is a cross-disciplinary program that allows students from any major to develop and enhance their geospatial skills. Students will learn important theoretical concepts associated with geographic information systems and remote sensing sciences, and they will acquire the ability to use these methods to solve spatial problems. Graduate students must complete a minimum of 12 hours of GRS coursework at Mississippi State University with a grade of C or higher from a list of approved courses. A 3.00 GPA is required. An MSU Graduate Faculty member with geospatial expertise must serve as minor professor on the student’s graduate committee.
A student who chooses this minor must have the approval of his or her graduate committee and graduate coordinator in the major field. The minor coursework is then included on the student's program of study and is approved by the minor graduate coordinator.
GIS requirement: Choose one of the following. | 3 | |
FO 6471 | ||
and | ||
FO 6472 | ||
Principles of GIS | ||
Application of Spatial Technologies to Wildlife and Fisheries Management | ||
Remote Sensing: Choose one of the following. | 3 | |
Remote Sensing Applications | ||
Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment | ||
Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies | ||
Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies | ||
Advanced Geospatial Coursework: Choose one of the following. | 3 | |
Spatial Technologies in Natural Resources Management | ||
Spatial Statistics for Natural Resources | ||
Ecological Modeling in Natural Resources | ||
Advanced Spatial Technologies | ||
Advanced GIS | ||
Advanced Remote Sensing in Geosciences | ||
Advanced Geodatabase Systems | ||
Geospatial Applications : Choose one of the following. Courses must be different from the ones taken from the above categories. A course may not be used to satisfy more than one requirement. | 3 | |
Digital Signal Processing | ||
Current Topics in Remote Sensing | ||
Digital Image Processing | ||
Cartographic Sciences | ||
Geodatabase Design | ||
Geographic Information Systems Programming | ||
Remote Sensing Seminar | ||
Remote Sensing Seminar | ||
Geospatial Agronomic Management | ||
The following courses listed in the categories above can also meet this requirement if not used in another category. | ||
FO 8173 Advanced Spatial Technologies | ||
FO 8313 Spatial Statistics for Natural Resources | ||
FO 8353 Ecological Modeling in Natural Resources | ||
GR 6313 Advanced GIS | ||
GR 6343 Advanced Remote Sensing | ||
ST 4313 Spatial Statistics | ||
Total Hours | 12 |
School of Nursing
Dean: Dr. Mary W. Stewart
Mississippi State University-Meridian
Riley Campus
2212 5th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
601-696-2277
info@nursing.msstate.edu
Website: nursing.msstate.edu
The mission (why we exist) of the School of Nursing is to provide access and opportunity to exemplary graduate nursing education in Mississippi and beyond.
Our vision (where we want to be): To be a community of nurse scholars, leading graduate nursing education and ensuring a better life for all through learning, discovery, service, advocacy, and caring for what matters.
The foundational tenants of the School of Nursing are learning, discovery, service, and advocacy. These principles emanate from a commitment to caring and creating a community of belonging for all persons.
MSU-SON Foundational Tenets and Broad Goals for Program Graduates
Learning: Graduates will apply specialized nursing competencies in dynamic and diverse health care settings.
Discovery: Graduates will create solutions to better the world’s health starting in their own backyard.
Service: Graduates will engage in making life better for citizens and communities.
Advocacy: Graduates will lead change for health equity, access, and social justice.
Master of Science in Nursing Program
Director: Dr. Kayla L. Carr
The Master of Science in Nursing program offers an educational pathway to practice as a Registered Nurse for those who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field of study. The education sequence consists of 58-semester credit hours offered over an accelerated, three term format. The competency-based program is face-to-face and consists of lecture, laboratory, and clinical practicum courses. Graduates of the program meet entry-to-practice competencies for the role of Registered Nurse and upon graduation are eligible for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
The program was granted Phase II approval in February 2024. Active recruitment began immediately after. MSU-SON intends to seat its inaugural class in the 2024-2025 academic year. MSU-SON submitted application for initial national accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in November 2023. MSU-SON will seek Phase III: Full State Accreditation by IHL while concurrently pursuing national accreditation by CCNE in November 2024.
Program of Study
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021) and the AACN Essentials of Master's Education (2011) serve as the framework for the curriculum. Other professional standards, guidelines, and competencies incorporated in the curriculum include the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Core Competencies (2023), the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX Test Plan (2022), and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Competencies (2022).
Students can expect purposeful didactic, simulation, and/or clinical practice experiences that enable students to provide care to individuals and populations with diverse life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Likewise, planned experiences foster interprofessional collaborative practice.
End of Program Student Learner Outcomes
1. Synthesize knowledge from nursing, previous learning, and life experiences as a basis for professional nursing practice.
2. Provide, coordinate, and manage person-centered care for individuals, families, populations, and communities across the four spheres of care.
3. Communicate, collaborate, and apply leadership skills to participate in and lead interprofessional health care teams to improve health outcomes.
4. Critically appraise evidence-based studies for application to practice with diverse populations within different healthcare practice settings.
5. Use quality improvement strategies to inform clinical practice, promote change, and improve quality of care for individuals, families, and populations.
6. Contribute to a culture of safety and support the development of strategies designed to mitigate unsafe environments.
7. Coordinate resources and generate innovative solutions within complex systems of health care to ensure safe, quality, equitable care that influences health outcomes.
8. Use information, communication technologies, and informatics tools to advocate for equitable access and assist patients and consumers to use these tools to engage in care and improve health.
9. Express one's identity as a nurse through actions that reflect integrity; a commitment to evidence-based practice, caring, advocacy, and service for diverse patients, families, and populations.
10. Display actions aligned with a capacity to engage in self-reflection and leadership, continued lifelong learning through a spirit of discovery, and ongoing commitment to personal well-being.
Plan of Study
Fall Term 1 (21 Credits) | ||
NSG 6002 | Professionalism I: Socialization into Nursing | 2 |
NSG 6015 | Person-Centered Care I: Fundamental Concepts for Nursing Practice | 5 |
NSG 6025 | Person-Centered Care I: Practicum | 5 |
NSG 6033 | Health Assessment and Physical Examination | 3 |
NSG 6043 | Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 3 |
NSG 6053 | Nursing Science: Translation and Application to Practice | 3 |
Spring Term 2 (24 Credits) | ||
NSG 6103 | Professionalism II: Leadership in Health Systems | 3 |
NSG 6116 | Person-Centered Care II: Applied Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice | 6 |
NSG 6125 | Person-Centered Care II: Practicum | 5 |
NSG 6134 | Applied Clinical Judgment in Specialty Populations | 4 |
NSG 6141 | Specialty Populations Practicum | 1 |
NSG 6152 | Population Health and Policy | 2 |
NSG 6163 | Patient Safety and Quality Improvement | 3 |
Summer Term 3 (13 Credits) | ||
NSG 8204 | Professionalism III: Transition to Nursing Practice | 4 |
NSG 8213 | Person-Centered Care III: Advancing Clinical Judgment in Nursing Practice | 3 |
NSG 8224 | Person-Centered Care III: Practicum | 4 |
NSG 8232 | Clinical Synthesis Practicum | 2 |
Total Hours | 58 |
*Note: In addition to the introductory course NSG 6043 Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, advanced, graduate-level concepts of pharmacology and pathophysiology are incorporated across the curriculum.