College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Create. Discover. Inspire.
Home to 14 schools and over 100 academic programs, the College of Arts and Sciences operates at the heart of the University’s mission to educate students, lead the state and nation in the creative arts, and produce knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, mathematical and natural sciences, and engineering. Its faculty integrate innovative research with exceptional teaching and outreach, thereby providing paths to understanding the past, solving the problems of the present and imagining the possibilities of tomorrow.
Our Programs
The College of Arts and Sciences offers over 90 undergraduate and 40 graduate degrees covering diverse disciplines in the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering in addition to interdisciplinary areas.
- Anthropology - Master's
- Biological Sciences - Master's and Doctorate
- Biomedical Sciences - Master's
- Chemistry - Master's and Doctorate
- Coastal Sciences - Master's and Doctorate
- Communication - Master's and Doctorate
- Computational Science - Doctorate
- Computer Science - Master's
- Criminal Justice - Master's
- English - Master's and Doctorate
- Environmental Sciences - Master's
- Geography - Master's
- Geology - Master's
- History - Master's and Doctorate
- Hydrographic Science - Master's
- International Development - Doctorate
- Marine Science - Master's and Doctorate
- Mathematics - Master's and Doctorate
- Medical Laboratory Science - Master's
- Music (Performance) - Doctorate
- Music - Master's
- Music Education - Master's
- Physics - Master's and Doctorate
- Political Science - Master's
- Polymer Science and Engineering - Master's and Doctorate
- Public Relations - Master's
- STEM Education - Master's and Doctorate
- Teaching of Languages - Master's
- Theatre Design and Technology - MFA
- Theatre Directing - MFA
- Theatre Performance - MFA
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Art
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Digital Journalism
- English
- Forensics
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Information Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interior Design
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Studies
- Marine Biology
- Marine Science
- Marine Science Hydrography
- Mathematics
- Media and Entertainment Arts
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Music
- Music Education
- Ocean Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Sociology
- Strategic Communication
- Sustainability Sciences
- Sustainability Studies
- Theatre
- World Languages
Explore Pathways
Align your interests with career success, by exploring the following pathways:
Embark on careers focused on performance, design, and creativity.
Harness the power of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to solve problems and shape the future.
Gain insights into human interactions and relationships, and contribute to solving social problems.
Inspire and educate others by teaching in secondary (grades 7–12) or specialty (K–12 music or dance) education.
In the News
The Ocean Engineering BS degree is one of only ten such programs in the nation and the only one in the state of Mississippi. Students in this program, located on the Gulf Park campus, study in a field that provides an important link with a variety of oceanographic fields.
The English PhD with a creative writing emphasis is one of only about 30 such programs in the nation. Students complete workshops in fiction or poetry; courses in craft, publishing or teaching creative writing; and a creative dissertation under the direction of distinguished faculty in the Center for Writers.
Ready for Adventure
At Southern Miss, students step outside their comfort zones, exploring new cultures and perspectives.
You can choose from a range of study abroad destinations and cultural experiences:
from immersing yourself in the architectural wonders of Italy, to enhancing your language
skills in a French château, to exploring the diverse ecosystems
and wildlife of Belize, to studying the musical heritage and vibrant arts scene of
Vienna, and more!
Our Research
Currently active externally funded projects
ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholars
Each year in the Arts
Through our distinguished faculty in a broad range of programs, we are actively engaged in the creation, application and sharing of knowledge and artistic expression as the foundation of education that transforms individuals and the world.
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