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Department of History and Philosophy
College of Liberal Arts


 

The Department of History and Philosophy welcomes you to its home page. Here we introduce our talented and student-friendly faculty, our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and our organizations, clubs, events, activities, and projects.

Prospective Students

High school students are encouraged to apply for admission and financial aid in January of their senior year. The earlier applications are received, the earlier students will be notified of admission and financial aid decisions. 

Prospective students interested in enrolling at Jackson State University can visit the Office of Admissions webpage for more information: here


 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Students will contribute to historical knowledge through original and ethical research
    using primary and secondary sources.
  • Students will analyze scholarly historical texts and synthesize multiple historical works.
  • Students will create historical arguments and narratives.
  • Students will communicate their historical research clearly, in oral and written form.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students must receive at least a “C” in any History course for it to be accepted towards degree
requirements. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA to be enrolled in HIST 344 or HIST 447.

What To Expect

Curriculum and General Requirements

Scholarships

Looking for a way to pay for your tenure at Jackson State University? Fear not! We are here to help. Browse Scholarships in our Scholarship Portal to see what you qualify for today.

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PERSONNEL

READY TO JOIN?

For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2191.  We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

Location

Dollye M. E. Robinson Building
3rd Floor Suite
P.O. Box 17700
Jackson MS 39217

Contact

(601) 979-2191

Department Chair/Staff

Dr. Daphne R. Chamberlain
Chair and Associate Professor
Email: daphne.r.chamberlain@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2498
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., 3rd Floor

Eugenia Renee Cook 
Administrative Assistant
Email: eugenia.r.cook@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2179
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., 3rd Floor

Faculty

Dr. Mario Azevedo
Professor
Email: mario.j.azevedo@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2493
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 338

Dr. Kofi Barima
Associate Professor
Email: kofi.r.barima@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2502
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 349

Dr. Janice Brockley 
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Email: janice.a.brockley@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2504
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 340

Dr. Rico D. Chapman
Professor & Dean – College of Liberal Arts
Email: rico.d.chapman@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.7036
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Mr. Joshua Cotton
Instructor
Email: joshua.j.cotton@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2368
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 345

Dr. Robert Luckett
Professor and Director, Margaret Walker Center
Email: robert.luckett@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.3935
Location: Ayer Hall , Office 416

Dr. Denae Powell
Assistant Professor
Email: denae.powell@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2191
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 344

Ms. Detrice L. Roberts
Instructor
Email: detrice.l.roberts@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-5840
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 341

Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine
Professor
Email: lomarsh.roopnarine@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2494
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg., Office 339