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

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