School of Applied Sciences
Leadership
- Brian Boutwell - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LEGAL STUDIES
- Jasper Mark Loftin - ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, INTERIM CHAIR OF SOCIAL WORK, AND PROFESSOR OF EXCERCISE SCIENCE
- Teresa Carr Carithers - INTERIM CHAIR OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY AND PROFESSOR OF NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Contact
Garland, Hedleston, and Mayes
University, MS 38677
applsci@olemiss.edu
http://sas.olemiss.edu
Overview
The School of Applied Sciences was established in 2001 and includes the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Nutrition and Hospitality Management; Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Administration; Legal Studies; and Social Work.
History/Mission/Purpose
Mission - The School of Applied Sciences offers professional preparation programs that integrate academic study, clinical training, creative research, service learning, and community outreach. Our goal is to develop leaders whose professional endeavours will improve human health and societal well-being.
Accreditation
The clinical service and academic training programs of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders are accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. The Dietetics program in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. The hospitality management program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration. The Park and Recreation Management program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association. The program in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.