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

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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

Student Success

Scholarships

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PERSONNEL

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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

3rd floor suite, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building
P.O. Box 17700
Jackson MS 39217

Contact

(601) 979-2191

Email

history@jsums.edu

Department Chair/Staff

Dr. Mario Azevedo
Chair and Professor
Email: mario.j.azevedo@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2191
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Danielle Kirkland
Administrative Assistant
Email: danielle.kirkland@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2179
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Faculty

Dr. Kofi Barima
Associate Professor
Email: kofi.r.barima@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.6303
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 349

Dr. Janice Brockley
Associate Professor
Email: janice.a.brockley@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2504
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 340

Dr. Rico D. Chapman
Professor
Dean of the 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. 335

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

Ms. Detrice L. Roberts
Instructor
Email: Detrice.l.roberts@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2179

Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine
Professor and Assistant Graduate Coordinator
Email: lomarsh.roopnarine@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2494
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 353

Mr. Shannon Thames
Instructor
Email: shannon.s.thames@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2503
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 344

Dr. Cassie S. Turnipseed
Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
Email: cassie.s.turnipseed@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2191
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 338

Department of History and Philosophy College of Liberal Arts

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