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Welcome to the Department of Social and Cultural Studies, School of Instructional Leadership, College of Education and Human Development at Jackson State University. We are located in the Joseph H. Jackson Building, Suite 217.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Department of Social and Cultural Studies supports the historic and urban mission of the University and emphasizes the academic ideas associated with producing competent educators and professionals in the areas of social, cultural, and international studies.\u00a0 The Department primarily develops\u00a0students interested in teaching social studies in public and private schools, but we also offer opportunities for those students interested in working in business, government, and industry in areas such as human resources, community organizations, and non-profit organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The faculty in the department are committed to excellence in education. They are actively engaged in teaching, research and service.\u00a0 Student research and presentations of papers and publications of articles is encouraged and promoted.\u00a0\u00a0 Faculty members also serve in mentoring programs in the university and participate in national and international programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Department has a mission to prepare responsive educators to work with learners of all ages from diverse cultures and to assist students in becoming lifelong learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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