College of Health Sciences
Dr. Russell Bennett
Interim Dean
Jackson Medical Mall, Suite 301
350 West Woodrow Wilson Avenue
Jackson, MS 39213
russell.l.bennett@jsums.edu
601-979-6387
College Accreditations
The College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) The Master of Science in Communicative Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Centers or Other Programs in College (If Applicable)
- Jackson Heart Study Graduate Education and Training Center (JHS-GTEC)
- Mississippi Child Welfare Institute
- Central Mississippi Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic
Introduction
The College of Health Sciences is committed to providing advanced quality education. We provide a learning environment that supports interdisciplinary communication, the development of professional public health concepts, values, and the resolution of healthcare issues. We prepare students to be outstanding leaders and practitioners in professional careers in public health, healthcare administration, speech-language pathology, communicative disorders, speech and hearing sciences, and social work.
Mission
The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to provide quality teaching, research, and service to produce team-oriented leaders who think critically and address health and societal issues that impact the quality of life and well-being in communities at the local, state, national, and global levels.