Trenton Gould, Interim Dean
118 College Drive, Box #5023
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
601.266.4568
Jeff Hinton, Associate Dean
118 College Drive, Box 5023
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
601.266.4676
Rene’ Drumm, Associate Dean, Gulf Park Campus
Hardy Hall 339
228.214.3336
Schools
Organization and Administration
Dean’s Office
The dean is the chief administrative officer of the College of Education and Human Sciences and is responsible for its operation and relations with all stakeholders. Associate deans and assistants to the dean oversee the college’s student support services, program curriculum, research, and external relations, and are responsible for a variety of administrative matters.
Academic Units
The College of Education and Human Sciences generates and disseminates knowledge that empowers individuals, communities, and society. The academic units within the college prepare and develop exceptional educators and researchers, as well as mental health, human service, health, exercise, and nutrition professionals.
The College of Education and Human Sciences is comprised of the following academic units: School of Child and Family Sciences, School of Education, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, School of Library and Information Science, School of Psychology, and School of Social Work. Each unit offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs that produce scholarly research and outreach that addresses scientific and practical problems of our state and nation.
The College of Education and Human Sciences includes many nationally accredited professional programs. National accreditation ensures program quality. These programs may have additional admission requirements, application procedures, and/or degree progression requirements beyond those of the University. Additionally, some programs within the college may require students to purchase professional liability insurance and/or pass an acceptable criminal background check that meets program standards.
