Letter from the Chair

Welcome to The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) web page. As chair, I invite you to take a few minutes to look over the many degree options available in the area of health. At the undergraduate level there are two programs of study: Health Promotion and Allied Health Sciences. Students graduating with this degree obtain jobs in various health settings, including health clinics, hospitals, government sponsored health programs, and state and local health departments.

At the graduate level, the department of CHS possesses the only accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) within the state of Mississippi. Students at this level can choose from three steadily growing public health emphasis areas: 1) Health Administration and Policy, 2) Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and 3) Health Education. MPH graduates receive excellent upper-level jobs in health administration, research, or education in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, managed care organizations, state and regional heath departments, industry and government agencies.

Finally, The Department of Community Health Sciences is comprised of highly qualified faculty that work diligently to advise, assist, and challenge students. This is our greatest asset. If you have questions regarding any aspect of the department, please feel free to contact the individuals designated in the web links. Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

James McGuire, Ph.D.
Chair, CHS