School of Lifelong Learning
College of Education And Human Development
The School of Lifelong Learning (SLL) meets the needs of present day workers and adult learners, 25 years of age and older, across the state, region, and nation.
Prospective Students
The School of Lifelong Learning at Jackson State expands access to higher education for adult learners and nontraditional students, offering flexible pathways for academic advancement, career development, and professional training. Our mission is to empower individuals to complete undergraduate degrees, prepare for graduate school, and develop leadership and workforce skills that support lifelong success.
The School includes three specialized units:
- Academic Unit – Offers undergraduate degrees in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies and University Studies, designed for working adults seeking degree completion.
- Center for Professional Development – Provides career training, certification programs, and personal development courses to help professionals upskill and advance.
- Continuing Education Learning Center – Administers GED and High School Equivalency Testing, enabling adults to pursue further education or new career opportunities.
Whether you aim to enhance your professional skills, prepare for graduate study, earn a promotion, change careers, or achieve a personal academic goal, the School of Lifelong Learning is here to help you elevate your learning to the next level.
Student Advising & Support Services
The faculty and staff advisors in the School of Lifelong Learning are committed to helping all students make informed academic and career development decisions. Our advisors are prepared to share appropriate, accurate, and timely information at every stage of your academic career. Each student admitted is assigned a departmental faculty advisor who is responsible for supporting student success by:
- Assisting you in selecting your interdisciplinary program of study.
- Helping you get connected to campus resources.
- Coaching you through the graduate school application process.
- Mentoring you through the job application (or career transition) process.
Contact: Ms. Lawson at (601) 979-8778
Student Success
he Student Support Services staff also promotes student success through a series of regular virtual webinars designed to keep students engaged and informed. Topics covered in these webinars include:
- New Student Orientation
- Understanding THEE Pathways to Career Success
- Pre-Registration
- Graduation Clearance
- Navigating the Graduate School Application Process
- Financial Aid Resources
What To Expect
LEARN BY DOING
The mission of the School of Lifelong Learning is to prepare nontraditional adult learners for employment, promotion, and “lifelong learning” in various career fields. We equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to pursue graduate study or positions in their chosen profession by providing learners with coursework and learning opportunities which build 21st professional competencies – collaboration/teamwork, leadership, organizational management, critical analysis, problem solving, communication, research-based inquiry and decision making.
The School of Lifelong Learning provides a flexible, transfer-friendly, interdisciplinary program of study that affords students the opportunity to apply previously earned credits to accelerate their time to degree completion and also design a program of study that can be tailored to students’ academic, personal, and professional goals.
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Students who complete the General Professional Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration are prepared to enter graduate school, apply for entry level positions in their 27-hour professional emphasis area, pursue a career transition or promotion in an existing career. Recent graduates have launched careers and/or pursued graduate studies in:
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Counseling
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Non-Profit Organization Program
- Sports Management
Human Resources Development is a strategic multidisciplinary field dedicated to optimizing human potential within organizations. The demand for skilled HRD professionals is robust and growing. As one of the few professions critical to every industry, from tech and healthcare to non-profit and government, HRD offers unparalleled opportunities to build a versatile and resilient career with global relevance. Sample career paths for HRD graduates include:
- Training and Development Specialist
- Learning and Development Manager
- Performance Consultant
- E-Learning Designer/Developer
- Talent Development Specialist
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PrIS – General
Recent graduates of the General Concentration have launched careers and/or pursued graduate studies in the following fields:
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING | EDUCATION |
| COUNSELING | COMMUNICATIONS | NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM DEVELOPER | SPORTS MANAGEMENT |
PrIS – Human Resource Development
Recent graduates of the Human Resource Development Concentration have launched careers and/or pursued graduate studies in the following fields:
| TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST | HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR | PROGRAM EVALUATOR |
| PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT (or COACH) | E-LEARNING CONSULTANT | INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT & CAREER COUNSELOR | HR PROGRAM DESIGNER |
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-8777.
We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
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