Welcome to the College of Health
The College of Health offers a wide range of programs revolving around a central theme: the improvement of the health and well-being for individuals, families, organizations and communities. All programs in the College of Health provide direct application of a knowledge base to the problems of today’s society. Our faculty are oriented toward service and applied research so that all programs focus on applying knowledge to the solution of everyday problems.
The college consists of the schools of nursing, social work, and human performance and recreation, and the departments of community health sciences, medical technology, nutrition and food systems, and speech and hearing sciences. These seven academic units represent over 200 faculty and staff members and about 3,000 students. Traditional classes are offered on campuses in Hattiesburg, the Gulf Coast and Meridian. Students may also enroll in on-line coursework and international studies.
Graduates of our programs are prepared to step into professional careers recognized for enhancing the quality of life, thanks in part to our excellent faculty, unique laboratory experiences and internships or other fieldwork.
Notable Quote
“The DuBard School increased my chance of success as a student and now as member of the workforce,” said Sean Hasselvander, a former DuBard School student and current computer technician for Stennis Space Center. “The teachers truly cared about my education and helped me to overcome my obstacles and change my life.”
The Children’s Center: featured in the Mississippi Professional Educators Journal. Page 7
Faculty of the Month for December
Left to right: Ambassador Jessie Jones, Dr. Mary Lux of the Dept. of Medical Technology, and Ambassadors Matthew Dobbs and Heather Conner present the Faculty of the Month Award for December.
Ambassadors select faculty based on their willingness to help all students, approachability outside of the classroom, respect for all members of the department, communication and organizational skills, and personal interest in departmental programs and matters of importance to students.
