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Seniors College

Mission:

The mission of Jackson State University’s School of Lifelong Learning Seniors College is to provide a Total Quality Of Life Learning Experience for persons 55 and older who:

(1) seek intellectually stimulating activities to enhance knowledge, and

(2) appreciate social interaction as an opportunity to build new friendships.

Organization:

The School of Lifelong Learning Seniors College is administered by a coordinator. This position is supported by a student service specialist. Additional support is provided by the School of Lifelong Learning in the College of Education and Human Development.

Membership

Full Membership is offered to those who are (1) 55 and older, (2) Possess a High School Diploma or GED, or Possess potential to meet the educational standards of Jackson State University.

Membership Fee

Full Membership requires $10.00 annual membership fee by October 1st, annually.

Main Location

Jackson State University; School of Lifelong Learning; 3825 Ridgewood Road; Jackson, MS 39211.  Additional locations within Jackson State University facility will be made available as needed.

Academic Credit Opportunities

Seniors College members with full membership status have opportunities to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies with a variety of concentrations in areas such as Human Resource Development, Commercial Recreation, Infant and Toddler Development, and Faith Based Leadership.

Personal Enrichment Workshops

Full Seniors College members may participate in Personal Enrichment Workshops at reduced cost. The workshops will cover a variety of areas that may be of interest to seniors. Examples include Creating Your Retirement Plan, Improving Your Interior and Exterior Health and Wellness, Language and Literacy Refresher, and much more.  All other participants will be required to pay advertised costs.

Educational Travel

All Seniors College members will have the opportunity to participate in Educational Travel programs on a local, state, national, or international basis.

Social Clubs

Seniors College offers all members a chance to appreciate collaborative learning through social interactions that build new friendships. They may participate in organizations such as book clubs, stock market clubs, and community service projects.

Activities

Seniors College offers weekly scheduled activities for members in dance (Zumba, Line, and Ballroom, etc.), games, arts and crafts, exercise activities, special community projects, educational travel, a college newsletter, course participation in special courses or seminars for college credit

BENEFITS TO MEMBERS:

  • CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP to Jackson State University’s Seniors College.
  • Opportunities to earn a BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE in Professional Interdisciplinary

Studies with a variety of concentrations in areas such as Human Resource Development,

Commercial Recreation, Infant and Toddler Development, and Faith-Based Leadership.

  • FREE DANCE ACTIVITIES (Ballroom, Line, and Zumba, etc.); weekly or monthly.
  • Reduced cost and free PERSONAL ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS.
  • Opportunities to participate in EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL programs for academic and non

academic credit on a local, state, national, or international basis .

  • Membership and leadership opportunities in various SOCIAL CLUBS AND

ORGANIZATIONS such as book clubs, stock market clubs, or community service projects.

  • Reduced cost and free SNACKS, LUNCHEONS, AND BANQUETS.
  • SENIORS COLLEGE newsletter with course schedules and events calendars.

For more information please contact Seniors College representatives at: phone: (601) 979-8894 and (601) 979-8777.