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The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ is a Carnegie R1, public higher education institution with a robust research enterprise, vibrant arts community, and diverse student body.
Southern Miss is one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in all four major areas of the arts: theatre, art and design, dance and music. The University’s prestigious School of Polymer Science and Engineering is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence in the study of polymers. Â鶹´«Ã½ is one of only ten universities in the nation to offer a bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering, with our School of Ocean Science and Engineering having state-of-the-art research facilities across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
College of Business and Economic Development
Ranked #1 in state as the "Best Online Bachelor's in Business" according to U.S. News & World Report, 2022, the College of Business and Economic Development is widely known as Mississippi's Business School and is empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders in the global marketplace. The College of Business and Economic Development is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). As an AACSB-accredited school, we maintain the highest standard for business schools in the world.
College of Education and Human Sciences
Students in the College of Education and Human Sciences experience transformative educational experiences through online learning and pathways for working professionals at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As Mississippi’s flagship institution for teacher education, Southern Miss has produced more traditional route Mississippi teachers than any other state university, as well as leading the state in the number of national board-certified teachers.
College of Nursing and Health Professions
The College of Nursing and Health Professions offers educational opportunities for students interested in careers in nursing and health care. Students will find programs in nursing, audiology, speech pathology, public health, athletic training, recreational therapy and kinesiotherapy that will prepare them for rewarding careers in health care. Within the College, the School of Professional Nursing Practice boasts a 95% NCLEX pass rate and an almost 100% graduate employment rate.
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Academic Connections
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