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Department of Teacher Education and Leadership

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Undergraduate Catalog

The Department of Teacher Education and Leadership at Mississippi State University is a collaborative community of scholars and educators. We are committed to the belief that education is the primary vehicle for equity and justice in the state of Mississippi and beyond. In keeping with the land grant and research-extensive mission of Mississippi State University, and in support of the mission of the College of Education, the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership is committed to academic excellence, intellectual rigor, and lifelong learning. It is our mission to contribute to teaching and learning P-12 and beyond through teaching and learning, research and inquiry, and service and outreach. Faculty and staff in the department of Teacher Education and Leadership believe that accomplished educators possess in-depth knowledge of content and teaching practices, including discipline-specific practices, that allow them to create engaging, relevant experiences for all students. The goal of the department is to meet the needs of all students through the preparation of effective, responsive scholars and practitioners who use theory, research, and a wide variety of tools, including technology, to enhance their work in a global, diverse, and changing society.  The measure of our success is improved outcomes for diverse students, P-12 and beyond.

Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations

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Undergraduate Catalog

The Department of Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations prepares individuals at the undergraduate and graduate levels to function in a variety of professional settings that include K-12 schools, community counseling centers, human services agencies, hospitals, business settings, rehabilitation agencies, community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities. The department offers the Bachelor’s degree, Master of Science degree, the Educational Specialist degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Special areas of interest in the department are psychometry, educational psychology, school psychology, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, rehabilitation counseling, and applied behavioral analysis.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education

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Graduate Catalog

Department Head: Dr. Janice Nicholson Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Rebecca Robichaux-Davis--Elementary Education; Dr. Missy Hopper--Secondary Education; Dr. Sandy Devlin--Special Education; Dr. Jeff Leffler--Meridian 310 Allen Hall Box 9705 Mississippi State, MS 39762 Telephone: 662-325-3703 E-mail: contactCISE@colled.msstate.edu Website: http://www.cise.msstate.edu

Counseling, Higher Education Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations

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Graduate Catalog

Department Head: Dr. Daniel Gadke Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Dr. Joan Looby Rehabilitation Counseling: Dr. Zack Ahonle School Counseling: Dr. Cheryl Justice Applied Behavior Analysis: Dr. Hallie Smith Educational Psychology: Dr. Elaine Wei School Psychology: Dr. Kayla Bates-Brantley Higher Education Leadership & Student Affairs: Dr. Danielle Molina Meridian Campus Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Melissa Windham Meridian Campus Division Head: Dr. Kimberly Hall

Department of Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, and Community College Leadership

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Undergraduate Catalog

Interim Department Head: Dr. Vance Durrington Office: 103-A Industrial Education Building Website:  iswd.msstate.edu The Department of Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, and Community College Leadership prepares students with marketable technology skills to pursue careers in a variety of professional settings, including K-12 schools, higher education, and an array of industry and business environments. The department offers two undergraduate bachelor’s, three master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.  Students may also complete the Veterans' Certificate Program that consists of 15 semester hours of coursework designed for anyone at any level who would like to serve veterans. Two minors consisting of 18 hours are also offered to students interested in either industrial technology or information technology services. Information Technology Services Major (ITS) non-teaching This curriculum is designed to prepare students for the use of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and hardware, development and implementation of information technology end-user support, information technology project management, and technology training. By completing the business requirements for the ITS degree, students may be eligible to receive a minor in Business Administration from the College of Business. ITS majors interested in a minor in business administration should contact an academic coordinator in room 106 McCool Hall. The MSU Bulletin is not the final source of information; department advisement is critically important for course sequence and selection. Students should always get advisement and approval from their MSU advisor for course scheduling. Industrial Technology Major (INDT) non-teaching Major Advisors: Jody Buchanan, Jenn Dupre, Mickey Giordano, Kay Morgan, Swapnil Patole, Lara Threet, John Wyatt Office: 110 IED Building As industry evolves, so should education to meet new demands. The Industrial Technology program works with industry to meet their needs and close skills gaps seen in various industries. The Industrial Technology curriculum encourages hands on learning in the classroom utilizing technologies found in industry. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded study of various areas of industry including maintenance, programming, design, safety, systems analysis, and communication and troubleshooting skills. The Industrial Technology program is a great fit for students who like working with their hands and learning by doing. Industrial Technology students are leaders in their chosen fields with employment opportunities on the rise. The department provides one-on-one advising for all Industrial Technology students on all campuses.  To this extent the curriculum is divided into three concentrations: Manufacturing & Maintenance Management Industrial Automation Industrial Packaging Industrial Coatings Process Technology These concentrations are designed to give students a specialization that they can take into the workforce and build upon throughout their industrial career. Graduates should quickly become proficient in both the supervisory and administrative roles of dealing with personnel, and depending upon the concentration selected, the graduate should become adept in the various aspects of the manufacture, automation, coatings, design, safety of industrial products and systems analysis. Employment opportunities are excellent for this degree. The MSU Bulletin is not the final source of information. Departmental advisement is critically important for the course sequence and selection. Students should always get advisement and approval from their MSU advisor for course scheduling. Upper division courses (3000 level and up) must be taken at a senior college or university. See a faculty advisor for prerequisites and proper course sequence. NOTE: This curriculum lends itself well to a minor in Business Administration or Marketing.

Division of Education

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Undergraduate Catalog

Dr. Kimberly Hall, Division Head Professors: Dr. Kimberly Hall, Dr. Carlen Hennington, and Dr. Darren Wozny Associate Professors: Dr. Mark Fincher Assistant Professors: Dr. Jeffrey Leffler and Dr. Ksenia Zhbanova Clinical Associate Professor: Dr. Roseanna Nunnery Clinical Assistant Professor: Dr. Tania Hanna, Dr. Rosalind Operton, and Dr. Melissa Windham Instructors: Brandi Sumrall

General Science

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Undergraduate Catalog

For various reasons, a student may not require the intensive preparation that is typical of a professional curriculum. The general science curriculum is tailored for their needs. Flexibility is the key characteristic of the curriculum. The general science program is designed to give students a broad general education and at the same time teach them the fundamentals of science. By judiciously choosing their course of study, a student may use the general science curriculum in many ways. For example, by concentrating on biological science or chemistry the student may prepare for medical or dental school, and with appropriate choice of electives preparation for clinical and other laboratory positions in such fields as public health and marine biology is possible.

Industrial Technology, Instructional Design, and Community College Leadership

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Graduate Catalog

Master of Science in Instructional Technology (MSIT) Program Coordinator: Dr. Sang Joon Lee Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program Coordinator: Dr. Mabel Okojie Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Instructional Systems and Workforce Development Program Coordinator: Dr. Chien Yu Master of Science (MS) in Workforce Education Leadership: Dr. Stephanie King Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Community College Education: Dr. Mark Fincher Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Community College Leadership: Dr. Katie Oswalt