Applied Science

COLLEGE: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

This emphasis area equips students with essential skills in agricultural education, leadership, and effective communication. Students will develop expertise in teaching methodologies, youth program development, professional presentations, extension education, and international agricultural practices. The curriculum blends foundational leadership principles with hands-on experiences to prepare graduates for careers in agricultural education, community engagement, and industry leadership roles.

15-Hour Option

Prerequisites

• AELC 2413 - Orientation to Agricultural Education, Leadership & Communications

Required

• AELC 3803 - Foundations of Leadership in Agriculture and Life Sciences
• AELC 4424 - Teaching Methods in Agricultural and Human Science

Select three courses from the list below.

• AELC 3333- Professional Presentations in Ag and Life Sciences
• AELC 4103- Principles and Practices of Extension Ed
• AELC 4403- Development of Youth Programs
• AELC 4503- International Ag Education
• AELC 4613 Teaching Ag Mechanics

COLLEGE: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

This emphasis area integrates engineering principles, precision agriculture, and business management to support modern agricultural operations. Students gain hands-on experience with off-road machinery, GPS/GIS applications, land surveying, soil and water management, electrical systems, and building construction. With a strong foundation in engineering technology and biochemistry, graduates are prepared for careers in agricultural systems management, precision agriculture, and agribusiness operations.

30-Hour Option

Prerequisites

• ABE 1863 Introduction to Engineering Technology
• CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II
• EG 1143 Graphic Communication
• MA 1323 Trigonometry

Required

• ABE 2173 Agri Off-Road Machines
• ABE 2873 Land Surveying
• ABE 3513 GPS/GIS - Ag Eng.
• ABE 4163 Agri Off-Road Machine Mgt
• ABE 4263 Soil & Water Mgt.
• ABE 4383 Building Construction
• ABE 4473 Electrical Applications
• ABE/PSS 2543 Precision Agriculture I
• ABE/PSS 4543 Precision Agriculture II
• BCH 4603 General Biochemistry I
• GR 4303 Principles of GIS

COLLEGE: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

This emphasis area provides students with a comprehensive understanding of animal science, nutrition, physiology, and meat production. Coursework covers key topics such as anatomy and physiology, meat science, animal nutrition, and reproduction, complemented by hands-on laboratory experiences. Students also have the opportunity to tailor their studies with production and general electives. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in livestock production, animal health, meat processing, and related agricultural industries.

30-Hour Option

Required

• ADS 1113 Animal Science
• ADS 1121 Animal Science Lab
• ADS 3014 Anatomy & Physiology
• ADS 3314 Intro to Meat Science
• ADS 4114 Animal Nutrition (Pre-req: CH 2503 or CH 4513)
• ADS 4213 Feeds & Feeding (Pre-req: ADS 4114)
• ADS 4613 Physiology of Reproduction (Pre-res: BIO I or BIO II and ADS/VS 3014 or equivalent)
• ADS 4611 Practices in Physiology of Reproduction
• ADS Production Elective (4 hrs – See advisor for applicable courses.)
• ADS General Elective (3 hrs - Any ADS course may be used for which student meets prerequisites.)

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area enhances students' understanding of strategic communication, media influence, and leadership. With coursework options in public relations, mass media law, persuasion, and television criticism, students develop essential skills in message crafting, audience engagement, and media analysis. This emphasis prepares graduates for careers in public relations, corporate communication, media consulting, and leadership roles in various industries.

15-Hour Option

Select five courses from the list below.

• CO 3803 Principles of Public Relations
• CO 3813 PR Case Problems
• CO 3833 Interviewing
• CO 4043 Communication and Leadership
• CO 4233 Gender and Media
• CO 4253 Elements of Persuasion
• CO 4313 Mass Media Law
• CO 4323 Mass Media & Society
• CO 4433 Television Criticism

COLLEGE: College of Education

This emphasis area provides foundational knowledge in counseling principles, mental health, and rehabilitation services. Students can explore topics such as facilitative skills, developmental counseling, assistive technology, and issues related to aging and gender. With a focus on practical applications and supportive interventions, this emphasis prepares students for careers in counseling, rehabilitation services, and mental health support roles.

15-Hour Option

Select five courses from the list below.

• COE 3313 Rehabilitation Services
• COE 4013 Facilitative Skills Development
• COE 4023 Introduction to Counseling
• COE 4050 Seminar for Guidance Counseling
• COE 4303 Rehab of Visual Impaired
• COE 4353 Assistive Technology in the Rehabilitation Process
• COE 4713 Issues in Aging
• COE 4743 Gender Issues in Counseling
• COE 4903 Developmental Counseling and Mental Health

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area explores the complexities of crime, justice, and societal responses to deviant behavior. Building on an introduction to criminology, students examine topics such as violence, correctional systems, gender and crime, juvenile delinquency, and contemporary justice issues. This emphasis prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, social services, and criminal justice policy analysis.

15-Hour Option

Prerequisites

• CRM 1003 Introduction to Criminology

Select five courses from the list below.

• CRM 3103 Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice
• CRM 3343 Gender, Crime, & Justice
• CRM 3503 Violence in the U.S
• CRM 4513 Correctional Systems
• SO 3313 Deviant Behavior
• SO 4233 Juvenile Delinquency

COLLEGE: College of Education

This emphasis area explores the psychological principles that influence learning, development, and behavior. Students gain foundational knowledge in educational psychology, with coursework options in learning theories, motivation, applied behavior analysis, assessment, and research methods. With both 15-hour and 30-hour options available, this emphasis prepares students for careers in education, counseling, behavior analysis, and research-based fields focused on human development and learning.

15-Hour Option OR 30-Hour Option

Required

• EPY 3503 Principles of Educational Psychology

Select four courses (15-hour option) or nine courses (30-hour option) from the list below.

• EPY 3063 Individual Differences
• EPY 3513 Writing in the Behavioral Sciences
• EPY 3543 Psychology of Adolescents
• EPY 4033 Application of Learning Theories
• EPY 4073 Personality and Motivation
• EPY 4103 ABA for Behavior Technicians
• EPY 4113 Principles of Behavior Analysis
• EPY 4214 Educational and Psychological Studies
• EPY 4223 Applications of Applied Behavioral Analysis
• EPY 4313 Measurement and Evaluation
• EPY 4443 Basics of Single Subject Design
• EPY 4493 Behavioral Assessment
• EPY 4513 Educational Research
• EPY 4553 Creativity/Innovation
• EPY 4603 Ethics, Supervision, and Personnel Management in Behavior Analysis
• EPY 4683 Advanced Issues in Educational Psychology

COLLEGE: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

This emphasis area provides an in-depth study of insects and their impact on agriculture, forestry, public health, and forensics. Students explore topics such as insect taxonomy, pest management, medical and veterinary entomology, and forensic applications. With hands-on coursework in insect anatomy, physiology, and toxicology, this emphasis prepares graduates for careers in pest management, environmental science, agriculture, and forensic investigation.

30-Hour Option

Required

• EPP 2213 Introduction to Insects 
• EPP 4154 General Entomology 
• EPP 4263 Principles of Insect Pest Management
• EPP 3124 Forest Pest Management
• EPP 3423 Ornamental and Turfgrass Insects
• EPP 4173 Medical and Veterinary Entomology
• EPP 4234 Field Crop Insects
• EPP 4613 Forensic Entomology

Select two courses from the list below.

• EPP 4164 Insect Taxonomy 
• EPP 4335 Anatomy and Physiology of Insects 
• EPP 4543 Toxicology and Insecticide Chemistry  

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area prepares students for careers in event planning, hospitality management, and service-based industries. The curriculum integrates workplace communication, business ethics, cross-cultural management, marketing, and entrepreneurship, providing a well-rounded foundation for managing hospitality and event operations. Students also explore specialized topics such as services marketing, brand management, resort and convention marketing, and personal selling. With a focus on leadership, customer experience, and strategic planning, graduates are equipped for roles in event coordination, tourism, hotel management, and service-driven business environments.

30-Hour Option

Required

• EN 3313 Writing for the Workplace
• PHI 3013 Business Ethics  
• PSY 4813 Positive Psychology  
• HI 4243 American Life & Thought  
• AN 2203 Cultural and Racial Minorities  
• MGT 4613 Cross-Cultural Management or MGT 3513 Intro to Human Resources 
• MGT 3323 Entrepreneurship or MGT 3823 Responsible Leadership 
• MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing 

Select two courses from the list below.

• MKT 4613 Services Marketing  
• MKT 4423 Strategic Brand Management  
• MKT 4513 Resort-Convention Marketing  
• MKT 3513 Marketing Internship 
• MKT 4113 Personal Selling 

COLLEGE: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

This emphasis area provides a specialized focus on retail management, merchandising strategies, and consumer behavior. Students gain practical knowledge in retail buying, pricing, inventory management, digital merchandising, and entrepreneurship. This certificate prepares graduates for careers in retail management, e-commerce, fashion merchandising, and business ownership within the fashion and retail industries.

15-Hour Option

Prerequisites

• FDM 2333 Intro to Retail Buying and Management
• FDM 2553 Intro to Merchandising

Required

• FDM 3553 Merchandise Retail Pricing and Inventory Management
• FDM 4693 Digital Merchandising
• FDM 4513 Consumer Behavior in Merchandising
• FDM 4583 Entrepreneurship in Merchandising

COLLEGE: College of Forest Resources

This emphasis area provides students with a strong foundation in forest resource management, environmental policy, and spatial technologies. Students gain hands-on experience in forest measurements, environmental assessments, and data analysis for natural resource management. With options in traditional forestry and natural resource environmental science (NCES), this emphasis prepares graduates for careers in forestry, conservation, land management, and environmental policy.

15-Hour Option

Prerequisites

• ST 2113 Intro to Statistics
• BIO 1144 Biological Sciences II
• FO 1101 Forest Resource Survey
• FO 2113 Dendrology
• FO 2213 Forest Measurements

Required (Forestry Option)

• FO 3103 Computer Applications Forest Resources
• FO 3012 Introduction to Forest Communities
• FO 3015 Forest Description and Analysis
• FO 4313 Spatial Technology in Natural Resources
• FO 4413 Natural Resource Policy

Required (NCES Option)

• FO 3103 Computer Applications for Forest Resources
• NREC 3213 Environmental Measurements
• NREC 4313 Spatial Technologies for Natural Resource Management
• NREC 4353 Natural Resource Law 
• NREC 4413 Natural Resource Policy
• NREC 4463 Forest Hydrology and Natural Resource Management
• Any four FO or NREC courses 3000 or higher

COLLEGE: College of Business

This emphasis area provides students with a broad foundation in key business principles, including management, marketing, information systems, logistics, and organizational communication. With coursework that develops leadership, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills, this emphasis prepares graduates for diverse career paths in business operations, human resources, marketing, and supply chain management.

15-Hour Option

Select five courses from the list below.

• MGT 3113 Principles of Management
• BIS 3233 Management Information Systems
• MKT 3013 Principles of Marketing
• SCL 3323 International Logistics
• MGT 3513 Introduction to Human Resource Management
• MGT 3213 Organizational Communications

COLLEGE: Education

This emphasis area provides students with foundational knowledge in teaching, counseling, and educational technology. Coursework covers literature instruction at the elementary and adolescent levels, counseling principles, facilitative skills development, applied behavior analysis, and digital learning tools. Designed for those interested in education, student support services, or instructional technology, this emphasis equips graduates with practical skills for teaching, training, and supporting diverse learners in various educational settings.

15-Hour Option

Select five courses from the list below.

• EDE 3233 Teach Literature at Elementary/Middle Level
• EDE 3343 Teach Adolescent Literature
• COE 4023 Introduction to Counseling
• EPY 4013 Fac Skills Development
• EPY 4103 ABA for Behavior Technicians
• TECH 4763 Digital Tools/Learning

COLLEGE: College of Education

This emphasis area equips students with the skills to navigate and manage modern technology in business, education, and digital environments. Coursework covers topics such as office systems, data networks, web design, instructional technology, and project management. The 15-hour option provides foundational knowledge, while the 30-hour option expands into advanced topics like online teaching methods, multimedia learning environments, and digital tools for instruction. This emphasis prepares graduates for careers in technology management, instructional design, corporate training, and digital communications.

15-Hour Option

• TECH 3133 Administrative Management and Procedures
• TECH 4283 Advanced Office Systems
• TECH 4543 Information Processing
• TECH 4583 Graphics and Web Design
• TECH 4263 Diversity in Work and Educational Environments

30-Hour Option

• TECH 3133 Administrative Management and Procedures
• TECH 4283 Advanced Office Systems
• TECH 4543 Information Processing
• TECH 4563 Introduction to Data Networks
• TECH 4583 Graphics and Web Design
• TECH 4263 Diversity in Work and Educational Environments
• TECH 4343 Information Technology Project Management
• TECH 4473 Methods of Teaching Online
• TECH 4493 Methods of Teaching Career Pathways Experience
• TECH 4713 Authoring for Instruction
• TECH 4733 Managing a Multimedia Learning Environment
• TECH 4753 Media for Presentations, Instruction, and Gaming
• TECH 4763 Digital Tools/Learning
• TECH 4803 Integrating Technology for Learning

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area provides students with specialized knowledge in meteorology, climate science, GIS, and physical geography. Students can choose from three focus areas: Meteorology/Climate, which explores weather prediction, physical climatology, and satellite meteorology; GIS, which covers geographic information systems, remote sensing, and geodatabase design for spatial analysis; or General Geosciences, which offers a broad study of oceanography, water resources, climatology, and natural hazards. With a strong foundation in spatial and environmental sciences, this emphasis prepares graduates for careers in environmental consulting, meteorology, GIS analysis, and natural resource management.

15-Hour Options

Meteorology/Climate Focus

• GR 4443 Weather Prediction I
• GR 4453 Weather Prediction II
• GR 4643 Physical Climatology
• GR 4713 Synoptic Meteorology
• GR 4753 Satellite and Radar Meteorology

GIS Focus

• GR 4303 Principles of GIS
• GR 4313 Advanced GIS
• GR 4333 Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment
• GR 4343 Advanced Remote Sensing
• GR 4353 Geodatabase Design

General Geosciences Focus (Select five courses from the list below.)

• GG 3603 Intro to Oceanography
• GG 3613 Water Resources
• GR 4303 Principles of GIS
• GR 4333 Remote Sensing of the Physical Environment
• GR 4603 Climatology
• GR 4613 Applied Climatology
• GR 4813 Natural Hazards

SCHOOL: Health Professions

This emphasis area provides students with a strong foundation in the management, policy, and operational aspects of healthcare organizations. Coursework covers key areas such as health information systems, healthcare law and ethics, human resource management, financial management, and healthcare marketing. With options to focus on quality improvement, informatics, policy, and supply chain logistics, students develop essential skills for leadership roles in hospitals, healthcare systems, insurance companies, and public health organizations. The 15-hour and 30-hour options allow for flexibility in tailoring studies to career goals in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

15-Hour Option or 30-Hour Option

Select five courses (15-Hour Option) or ten courses (30-Hour Option) from the list below.

• HCA 3103 Health Information Systems
• HCA 3113 Managing Healthcare Organizations
• HCA 3123 Healthcare Economics (prerequisite: EC 2123)
• HCA 3133 Healthcare Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• HCA 3203 Healthcare Marketing
• HCA 3313 Healthcare Systems
• HCA 3513 Human Resource Management in Healthcare
• HCA 3813 Healthcare Law and Regulations
• HCA 4013 Healthcare Ethics
• HCA 4103 Quality Management & Process Improvement in Healthcare (prerequisite: BQA 2113 or ST 2113 or equivalent)
• HCA 4123 Introduction to Health Informatics (prerequisite: HCA 3103 or equivalent)
• HCA 4303 Finance for Healthcare (prerequisite: FIN 3123)
• HCA 4803 Healthcare Policy

Recommended Electives

• FIN 3123 Financial Management (prerequisite: EC 2123, ACC 2013, BQA/ST 2113)
• EC 2123 Principles of Microeconomics
• ACC 2013 Principles of Financial Accounting
• BQA 2113 Business Statistical Methods or ST 2113 Introduction to Statistics (prerequisite: ACT 24 or MA 1613 or MA 1313 or MA 1213)

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area provides students with a broad understanding of healthcare systems, ethics, psychology, and management. Core coursework covers workplace communication, business ethics, health psychology, drug use and abuse, social work in healthcare, human resource management, leadership, and healthcare regulations. Students can further specialize by selecting courses in healthcare systems, managed care, or health policy. Designed to prepare graduates for roles in healthcare administration, patient advocacy, and public health, this emphasis equips students with the skills needed to navigate the complex healthcare landscape.

15-Hour Option

Required

• EN 3313 Writing for the Workplace
• PHI 3013 Business Ethics  
• PSY 3503 Health Psychology  
• PSY 4223 Drug Use and Abuse  
• SW 4633 Social Work Health Care  
• MGT 3513 Intro to Human Resource Management  
• MGT 3823 Responsible Leadership  
• HCA 3813 Healthcare Regulations  

Select two courses from the list below.

• HCA 3313 Healthcare Systems  
• HCA 4243 Managed Care  
• HCA 4803 Health Policy

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area focuses on strategies to improve individual and community health through nutrition, disease prevention, and wellness initiatives. Students gain foundational knowledge in health promotion principles, with coursework in sports nutrition, disease prevention, environmental health, drug use prevention, and workplace wellness. Designed to prepare graduates for careers in public health, corporate wellness, community health education, and healthcare advocacy, this emphasis equips students with the skills to develop and implement effective health promotion programs.

15-Hour Option

Prerequisites

• FNH 2293 Individual and Family Nutrition (only for FNH 4223)

Select five courses from the list below.

• FNH 3163 Basic Principle Health Promotion (this is a required course)
• FNH 4223 Sports Nutrition
• FNH 4393 Prevention of Disease
• FNH 4773 Introduction to Environmental Health
• FNH 4783 School and Community Drug Use Prevention
• FNH 4793 Health Promotion in the Workplace

COLLEGE: College of Arts and Sciences

This emphasis area provides students with a deep understanding of historical events, cultural developments, and societal transformations. The 15-hour option covers topics such as Mississippi history, the Civil War, American culture, environmental history, and the history of science and technology. The 30-hour option expands on these themes with courses in African American history, the Old and New South, women in American history, the Cold War, and European history from World War I to Hitler. This emphasis prepares graduates for careers in education, research, public history, policymaking, and various roles requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

15-hour Option

• HI 3333 Mississippi History
• HI 4133 Civil War 1850-1877
• HI 4193 US Environmental History
• HI 4363 American Culture and History 
• HI 4653 Hist of Science and Technology

30-hour Option

• HI 3333 Mississippi History
• HI 4133 Civil War 1850-1877
• HI 4193 US Environmental History
• HI 4273 Women in American History
• HI 4303 The Old South
• HI 4313 The New South
• HI 4363 African American History & Culture
• HI 4653 History of Science and Technology
• HI 4533 History of the Cold War
• HI 4683 Europe: The First World War to Hitler

COLLEGE: College of Education

This emphasis area explores the science of human movement, exercise, and sport management. Students can tailor their studies through a 15-hour or 30-hour option, selecting from courses in exercise psychology, anatomical kinesiology, motor development, sport law, athletic training, and adapted physical education. Additional topics include sport sponsorship, facility management, physical activity for aging and clinical populations, and funding in sports. With a strong foundation in movement science and sports leadership, this emphasis prepares graduates for careers in fitness, rehabilitation, coaching, athletic administration, and health promotion.

15-Hour Option (Select five courses from the list below.)

• EP 3183 Exercise Psychology
• EP 3233 Anatomical Kinesiology
• EP 4123 Aging and Physical Activity
• EP 4143 Disability and Physical Activity
• EP 4183 Exercise and Weight Control
• KI 3273 Athletic Training
• PE 3133 Adapted Physical Education
• PE 3163 Sport Psychology
• PE 3223 Motor Development & Movement
• PE 3433 General Safety Methods
• PE 4133 Exercise Programs for Clinical Populations
• PE 4413 Basic Driver Education I
• PE 4853 Motor Learning and Skill Analysis
• SS 3103 Sport Sponsorship
• SS 3203 Sport Law
• SS 3303 Communication Management in Sport
• SS 3403 Facility and Event Management in Sport
• SS 3503 Sport and Recreational Leadership
• SS 4203 Funding of Sport

30-Hour Option (Select ten courses from the list below.)

• EP 3183 Exercise Psychology
• EP 3233 Anatomical Kinesiology
• EP 4123 Aging and Physical Activity
• EP 4143 Disability and Physical Activity
• EP 4183 Exercise and Weight Control
• KI 3273 Athletic Training
• PE 3133 Adapted Physical Education
• PE 3163 Sport Psychology
• PE 3223 Motor Development & Movement
• PE 3433 General Safety Methods
• PE 4133 Exercise Programs for Clinical Populations
• PE 4413 Basic Driver Education I
• PE 4853 Motor Learning and Skill Analysis
• SS 3103 Sport Sponsorship
• SS 3203 Sport Law
• SS 3303 Communication Management in Sport
• SS 3403 Facility and Event Management in Sport
• SS 3503 Sport and Recreational Leadership
• SS 4203 Funding of Sport

COLLEGE: Education

This emphasis area equips students with the foundational skills to support individuals with disabilities in educational settings. It offers two pathways—15-hour and 30-hour options—both of which prepare students for the alternate route Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, leading to a 5-year teaching license with endorsements in Mild/Moderate Disability (7-12) (244) for the 15-hour option and Mild/Moderate Disability (K-8) (223) & (7-12) (244) for the 30-hour option.

15-hour Option (Eligible for Mild/Moderate Disability (7-12) (244) Endorsement)

• EDE 3203 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
• EDE 3213 Individualizing Instruction for the Exceptional Child
• EDX 3233 Contingency Management with Exceptional Children
• EDX 4103 Introduction to Teaching Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• EDX 4133 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Methods and Materials for Secondary-Age Students with Disabilities

30-hour Option (Eligible for Mild/Moderate Disability (K-8) (223) & (7-12) (244) Endorsements)

• EDE 3203 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
• EDE 3213 Individualizing Instruction for the Exceptional Child
• EDX 3233 Contingency Management with Exceptional Children
• EDX 4103 Introduction to Teaching Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• EDX 4113 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Disabilities
• EDX 4123 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Methods and Materials for Elementary-Age Students with Disabilities
• EDX 4133 Diagnostic & Prescriptive Methods and Materials for Secondary-Age Students with Disabilities
• EPY 4103 ABA for Behavior Technicians
• TECH 4763 Digital Tools/Learning
• EDE 3343 Teaching Adolescent Literature