2024-25 Academic Catalog

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Meridian Division of Education

College of Education Associate Dean for Academics and Division Head: Dr. Kimberly Hall

Email: khall@meridian.msstate.edu

Graduate Coordinator for Education Programs: Dr. Jeffrey Leffler

Email: jleffler@meridian.msstate.edu

Graduate Coordinator for Mental Health Programs: Dr. Melissa Windham

Email: mwindham@meridian.msstate.edu

MSU Meridian – College Park Campus

1000 Highway 19 North

Meridian, MS 39307

Department Telephone: 601-484-0170

Website: https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/education/

The Meridian Division of Education at Mississippi State University offers a variety of graduate level degree programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of working professionals advancing their careers in education and mental health services. The division is comprised of world-class tenure-track and teaching faculty who play an active role in instruction, research, and oversight of graduate students.  The division utilizes innovative class design, teaching approaches, and course delivery methods to meet the needs of a diverse student body and provide them with unique learning experiences.

The Meridian Division of Education provides the following graduate programs:

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

  • Community College Education
  • Elementary (Alternate Route)
  • Secondary Education (Alternate Route)

Master of Science (M.S.)

  • Counselor Education
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • School Counseling
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • School Administration
  • Teacher Leadership

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

  • Counselor Education
    • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
    • School Counseling
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • School Administration
  • Teacher Leadership
  • School Psychology

Doctoral

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Policy & Organizational Design
  • Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Combined Health Service Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Counseling Psychology
    • School Psychology

Three degree programs are specific and unique to the Meridian Division of Education at Mississippi State University: Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary, Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Policy & Organizational Design, and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Combined Health Service Psychology.