David Hayhurst, Ph.D., Dean
118 College Drive #5165
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Telephone: 601.266.4883 |
Douglas Masterson, Ph.D., Associate Dean
118 College Drive #5165
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Telephone: 601.266.4883 |
Jennifer Walker, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Gulf Coast
730 East Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, MS 39560
Telephone: 228.865.4507
Mohamed Elasri, Ph.D., Associate Dean
118 College Drive #5165
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Telephone: 601.266.4883
Mission
The role of the college is to implement the university’s mission in science and technology through teaching, research, economic development and service. The college fulfills the university’s educational aspirations in providing:
- Programs in science and technology,
- General Education courses that teach basic skills and perspectives essential for preparing all university students for effective participation in contemporary life,
- Support for the Honors College and Honors course options,
- Specialized courses that serve the baccalaureate and graduate degree programs of the college and its sister colleges,
- Courses and programs that support teacher preparation,
- Appropriate and responsible integration of technology as a tool for learning, and
- Faculty advisement of students.
The college supports the university’s declared aspirations through discipline-related activities that benefit the university, region, state, nation and the international community in fostering:
- Research and scholarly pursuits,
- Faculty and student activities that reach beyond the classroom to a wider audience,
- Faculty and student participation in university governance through involvement in departmental, school, college and university activities, and
- Economic development through education, discoveries and advances in science, technology and workforce implementation.
Graduate degrees offered: All degrees are offered in coordination with the Hattiesburg campus.
Master’s Degrees:
Coastal Sciences - Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Computer Science
Hydrographic Science - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Biological Oceanography), M.S. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Marine Chemistry), M.S. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Geological Oceanography), M.S. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Physical Oceanography), M.S. - Stennis Space Center
Workforce Training and Development - Executive Format
Doctoral Degrees:
Coastal Sciences - Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Human Capital Development - Executive Format
Marine Science (Biological Oceanography), Ph.D. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Geological Oceanography), Ph.D. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Hydrography Science), Ph.D. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Marine Chemistry), Ph.D. - Stennis Space Center
Marine Science (Physical Oceanography), Ph.D. - Stennis Space Center
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