Alcorn State University
Associate degree
Nursing
ADN generic program | |
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who are competent to function as entry level registered nurses. The graduate is prepared to function as provider of care, manager of care and member within the discipline of nursing. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following... |
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Alcorn State University
Associate degree
Nursing
LPN Fast Track | |
The Associate Degree Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who are competent to function as entry level registered nurses. The graduate is prepared to function as provider of care, manager of care and member within the discipline of nursing. Major areas of emphasis encompass the following... |
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Alcorn State University
Associate degree
Pre-Nursing | |
The pre-nursing curriculum includes courses from the liberal arts and the physical,biological, social, and behavioral sciences. The pre-nursing curriculum meets the basic general education core of the University and it meets the pre-requisite courses for admission to the Upper Level courses in the Department... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Agribusiness Management | |
Agribusiness Management at Alcorn State University encompasses the study of agriculture and business concepts necessary for a successful career in the agribusiness sector and with government agencies. Some examples of career opportunities available to Agribusiness Graduates include sales representatives,... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Agricultural Economics | |
Agricultural Economics is a field of study that deals with the application of business methods to real world problems in the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber. The major goals of the agricultural economics program are
1. to train students to be competent agricultural economists... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Agricultural Economics
International Agricultural | |
International Agriculture is offered as an option of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics. This option is designed to provide opportunities for students pursuing a major in Agricultural Economics to incorporate a special international component into their undergraduate education. Essentially... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Agriculture | |
General Agriculture prepares you for a career in farm mechanization technology,soil science, plant science, and farm management. In addition, the General Agriculture curriculum prepares you for many specialty areas of the broad field of agriculture and environmental science. These specialty areas include... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Agriculture
Agricultural Education | |
Agricultural Education prepares a person primarily for teaching agriculture in middle schools, high schools, community colleges and positions in cooperative extension (County Agents, Youth Agents, and Technical Agents).
Agricultural Education Endorsement Curriculum
Freshnam Year
Cr. Hrs. Cr. Hrs.... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Animal Science | |
The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science program prepares students for careers in livestock farms, animal health product sales, USDA meat graders, Cooperative Extension Services, research and teaching, Farmers Home Administration, and many others. Animal Science is the study of the commercial production... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Animal Science
Veterinary Science | |
Agricultural programs are designed to prepare students for employment in agricultural extension, teaching vocational agriculture, practical farm operation and management,industry and government agencies.
(Veterinary Science Option) Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Biology
Education | |
The Department of Biological Sciences offers courses in basic biological sciences for all students as well as specialized subjects for its majors. The purpose of the department's course offerings, especially for the teaching majors, is to provide sufficient background in zoology and botany as well as... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Biology
Environmental Biology/Ecology | |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with the environmental biology/ecology concentration is an interdisciplinary program that addresses current as well as future global environment related issues. The curriculum instructs students in the processes and associated methodologies that are needed to... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Biology
Physical Therapy | |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with the physical therapy concentration satisfies the entry level requirements for admission to a professional school of physical therapy. An Alcorn State University student who is an aspiring physical therapist must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
This program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry for students planning to pursue advanced study in chemistry.
CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr. Hrs.
CH 123 General Chemistry........... 4 CH 124 General Chemistry........ 4
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Biochemistry | |
This program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry for students who are planning to enter medical, dental or other schools related directly or indirectly to medicine, dentistry, or biochemistry.
BIOCHEMISTRY CURRICULUM
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr.... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Chemical Physics | |
This program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Chemical Physics is an interdisciplinary course of study for those students who wish to interface physics with chemistry. Also many students who plan careers in the nuclear industry or areas relating to chemical engineering will find... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Chemistry Education | |
This program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. This curriculum path is for students planning careers in secondary education.
Chemistry Education Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr. Hrs.
CH 123 General Chemistry........... 4 CH 124 General... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science | |
The Clinical Laboratory Science program consists of three years of study at Alcorn State University and one year of study at an affiliated institution. A student entering this program must maintain a cumulative 3.00 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The program is designed to give clinical... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses.
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr. Hrs.
MA 225 Calculus I W/Anal Geometry. 4 MA 226 Calculus II W/Anal Geo... 4
EN 111 Composition................ 3 PE 100 Physical Education
PE 100 Physical Education or
or... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science
Applied Mathematics | |
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses.
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr. Hrs.
MA 225 Calculus I W/Anal Geometry. 4 MA 226 Calculus II W/Anal Geo... 4
EN 111 Composition................ 3 PE 100 Physical Education
PE 100 Physical Education or
or... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The purpose of the Criminal Justice undergraduate program is to provide students interested in law enforcement, criminal law, corrections and the criminal court system with a broad educational background emphasizing social science, and, at the same time, providing basic knowledge in the criminal justice... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The Economics Curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in various businesses and industries, for all levels of federal, state and local government service, and also for advanced study in law, business, or other professional and graduate schools.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A satisfactory completion... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The English curricula seek to help students appreciate, understand, and interpret the human experience as it is expressed through written, spoken, and visual texts. To achieve this end, the curricula provide opportunities for the student
1. to gain a mastery of language, especially the forms of Standard... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
English
Literature | |
The English major consists of thirty-eight to fifty-one hours of English courses beyond EN 111-112, EN 213, and EN 214. To be eligible for graduation, all students must pass a Senior Examination that is administered by the English Department.
The literature concentration offers excellent background... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
English
Teaching | |
The English major consists of thirty-eight to forty-five hours of English courses beyond EN 111-112, EN 213, and EN 214. To be eligible for graduation, all students must pass a Senior Examination that is administered by the English Department.Those students interested in high school teaching should choose... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Health And Physical Education | |
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education is offered to those students
who complete the outlined program of study, pass an English proficiency examination,
a departmental comprehensive examination and meet the specific requirements of
the School of Education and/ or the general requirements... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Health Science | |
The health science program emphasizes preparation for careers in health-related fields through a broad understanding of human development, factors which influence human development, a solid foundation in the biological sciences, and the biological basis of human development. Majors will qualify for advanced... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The specific requirements for a non-teaching degree in history include the
successful completion of all major history courses with a grade of "C"
or better. These courses are identified with the "HI" code appearing
before the course number and title. Students must also successfully complete... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
History
Teaching | |
The Department of Social Sciences offers courses in the Social Sciences for
all students as well as specialized subjects for its majors. The purpose of
the department's course offerings, especially for teaching majors is to provide
sufficient background in specialized courses within the history... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses.
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr. Hrs.
BI 111 General Biology............ 3 CS 200 FORTRAN Programming...... 3
SS 111 Social Institutions........ 3 CH 121 General Chemistry........ 4
EN 111 Composition................... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Secondary Teaching | |
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all major courses. The following
course of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a teaching
endorsement for teaching at the secondary level.
Freshman Year
First Semester Cr. Hrs. Second Semester Cr. Hrs.
BI 111 General Biology............... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Music
Instrumental | |
The Department of fine arts offers the Bachelor of Music degree in instrumental.
The degree is intended for students with high proficiency on their chosen instrument
and who intend to pursue performance careers or who wish to pursue advanced degrees
in music performance. The objectives of the degree... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Music
Piano | |
The Department of fine arts offers the Bachelor of Music degree in piano. The
degree is intended for students with high proficiency on their chosen instrument
and who intend to pursue performance careers or who wish to pursue advanced degrees
in music performance. The objectives of the degree program... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Music
Vocal | |
The Department of fine arts offers the Bachelor of Music degree in vocal. The
degree is intended for students with high proficiency on their chosen instrument
and who intend to pursue performance careers or who wish to pursue advanced degrees
in music performance. The objectives of the degree program... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Plant and Soil Science | |
Agricultural programs are designed to prepare students for employment in agricultural
extension, teaching vocational agriculture, practical farm operation and management,
industry and government agencies. Career opportunities with a degree in soil
and plant science include agronomy, agricultural... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Plant and Soil Science
Agricultural Forestry | |
Agricultural programs are designed to prepare students for employment in agricultural
extension, teaching vocational agriculture, practical farm operation and management,
industry and government agencies. Career opportunities with a degree in soil and
plant science include agronomy, agricultural... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Plant and Soil Science
Environmental Science | |
Agricultural programs are designed to prepare students for employment in agricultural
extension, teaching vocational agriculture, practical farm operation and management,
industry and government agencies. Career opportunities with a degree in soil and
plant science include agronomy, agricultural... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Plant and Soil Science
Horticulture | |
Agricultural programs are designed to prepare students for employment in agricultural
extension, teaching vocational agriculture, practical farm operation and management,
industry and government agencies. Career opportunities with a degree in soil and
plant science include agronomy, agricultural... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
This curriculum is designed for students who seek the bachelor of arts degree
with a major in political science. It serves the student who wishes to acquire
an organized body of knowledge about government and politics before entering
various fields of employment such as government service,... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Political Science
Pre-Law | |
Students concentrating in pre-law with a major in political science are required
to complete the following courses: GT 327 Judicial Process, GT 340 Pre-law Seminar,
GT 332 Constitutional Law II, GT 442 International Law, and EN 316 Advanced Compostion.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The specific curriculum... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Recreation | |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation is offered to those students who
complete the outlined program of study, pass an English proficiency examination,
a departmental comprehensive examination and meet the specific requirements of
the School of Education and/ or the general requirements... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology and Social Work
Mental Health | |
A student who pursues a major within this discipline will be able to pursue
a wide range of occupations in different institutional settings. These include
such jobs as researchers, child care worker, juvenile delinquent counselor,
probation officer, hospital social worker, substance abuse... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology and Social Work
Social Work | |
A student who pursues a major within this discipline will be able to pursue
a wide range of occupations in different institutional settings. These include
such jobs as researchers, child care worker, juvenile delinquent counselor,
probation officer, hospital social worker, substance abuse... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology and Social Work
Sociology | |
A student who pursues a major within this discipline will be able to pursue a
wide range of occupations in different institutional settings. These include such
jobs as researchers, child care worker, juvenile delinquent counselor, probation
officer, hospital social worker, substance abuse counselor,... |
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Alcorn State University
Bachelor degree
Sports Medicine | |
Sports Medicine Curriculum ( 124 Hours)
Freshman Year (31 hrs)
First Semester Hrs Second Semester Hrs
EN 111 Composition 3 EN 112 Composition 3
BI 111 General Biology 3 BI 112 General Biology 3
HI 111 World Civilization 3 HI 112 World Civilization 3
PE 122 Health 3 PY 111 Physical Science... |
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Alcorn State University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner | |
Family Nurse Practitioner**
General Required Courses
Specialization Required Courses
NU 500 Independent Study: Rural Family & Community Dynamics 1 NU 507 Clinical
Management Theory I 2
NU 502 Pathophysiology 3 NU 508 Clinical Management Practicum I 2
NU 503 Advanced Health Assessment... |
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Alcorn State University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing
Nurse Educator | |
Nurse Educator***
General Required Courses Specialization Required Courses
NU 501 Rural Family and Community Dynamics 3 NU 530 Foundations of Nursing Education
3
NU 503 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NU 531 Nursing Education Roles and Methods
3
NU 503L Advanced Health Assessment Lab 1 NU 532... |
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Alcorn State University
Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate
Nursing
Nurse Educator -2 | |
Nurse Educator (Option 2)****
Specialization Required Courses
NU 530 Foundations of Nursing Education 3 NU 532 Assessment & Evaluation for
Nursing Education 3
NU 531 Nursing Education Roles and Methods 3 NU 533 Nursing Education Practicum
3
****Admission requires earned MSN degree and NP... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Agricultural
Agricultural Economics | |
The Master of Science in Agriculture with its three options is designed to accommodate
the demands and needs of students and those people who employ students. Students
are able to pursue the Master of Science in Agriculture degree in Agricultural
Economics.
I. Required Courses....................................................12... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Agricultural
Animal Science | |
The Master of Science in Agriculture with its three options is designed to accommodate
the demands and needs of students and those people who employ students. Students
are able to pursue the Master of Science in Agriculture degree in Animal Science.
I. Required Courses..................................................12... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Agriculture
Agronomy | |
The Master of Science in Agriculture with its three options is designed to
accommodate the demands and needs of students and those people who employ students.
Students are able to pursue the Master of Science in Agriculture degree in Agronomy.
I. Required Courses.................................................12... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Biology | |
The Master's Program in Biology is designed primarily to accommodate the individual
who wishes to pursue a research based Master of Science degree. This program provides
for a broad range of student needs and interests. Such a program will serve those
who wish to pursue a Ph.D., prepare for teaching... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
The MBA curriculum is designed to expose students to broader perspectives needed to manage change effectively in a globally interdependent, diverse world and enhance the student's interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), and analytical skills necessary for managers to work effectively in... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Computer And Information Science | |
The Master of Science in Computer and Information Science is designed to meet
the needs of students who intend to pursue careers in industry, in government,
and in academia.
Required Courses
CS 521 Theory of Computation
CS 523 Programming Languages
CS 525 Operating Systems
CS 527 Design... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner | |
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall Cr. Hrs. Spring Cr. Hrs.
NU 501 *Rural Family and Community Dynamics 3 NU 505 Theories of Advanced Nursing
Practice 3
NU 502 Pathophysiology 3 NU 506 Pharmacotherapeutics 3
NU 503 Advanced Health Assessment 3 NU 507 Clinical Management Theory I 2
NU 503L Advanced... |
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Alcorn State University
Masters degree
Nursing
Nurse Educator | |
Nurse Educator
Fall Spring
NU 501 *Rural Family and Community Dynamics 3 NU 505 Theories of Advanced Nursing
Practice 3
NU 504 Research Methods 3 NU 530 Foundations of Nursing Education 3
NU 503 Adv. Health Assessment 3 NU 590/591 Thesis/Project in Research Process
2
NU 503L Adv. Health Assessment... |
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