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. Alisha Milam
Email: am5064@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.) with a concentration in Educational Policy & Organizational Design
- Doctor of Education, P-12 School Leadership
Two degree programs are specific and unique to the Meridian Division of Education at Mississippi State University: Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary and Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Policy & Organizational Design.