About the School of Human Sciences
Welcome to the School of Human Sciences at Mississippi State University (MSU)!
Our faculty, staff, and students are dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in Mississippi and around the world through teaching, research, and extension outreach. Our integrated work focuses on these three program areas:
- Agricultural Education, Leadership, and Communications (AELC)
- Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Human Development and Family Science
The School of Human Sciences is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in Vocational Home Economics and Agriculture.
Our faculty, staff, and graduates work with people in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, clinical settings, community agencies, and institutions, as well as business, industry, and government. Our graduates are prepared to address the social and economic challenges that face the state and its communities.
We invite you to learn more about our degree programs, our research efforts, and our Extension work. We’d love to hear from you!
Sheri Worthy, Director
s.worthy@msstate.edu
662.325.1216
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
In pursuit of our vision:
The MSU School of Human Sciences will advance human well-being through applied, innovative teaching, research, and Extension endeavors, inspiring and engaging students, families, and communities and helping them thrive.
We will carry out our mission:
Driven by our commitment to feeding, clothing, and caring for people worldwide, the MSU School of Human Sciences cultivates well-being by inspiring students, advancing science, and engaging communities.
Guided by our values:
- Innovation in teaching and engaging our audiences
- Focus on research with real-world application
- Dedication to the well-being of children, families, and communities
- Collaboration, communication, and leadership for transformational change
- Working together across disciplines
Location
Mississippi State University is physically located adjacent to the city of Starkville, Mississippi in Northeast Mississippi.
Our beautiful, award-winning campus is home to over 20,000 students and is 23 miles west of Columbus and 125 miles northeast of the capital city of Jackson. With a Carnegie Classification of Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity, Mississippi State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The School of Human Sciences is located in the Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Building on the southwestern edge of campus, at the intersection of Tracy Drive and Lee Blvd.
More Information
For more information, or to schedule a personal campus visit, please contact us.
Mailing Address:
- School of Human Sciences
- P.O. Box 9745
- Mississippi State, MS 39762
Physical Address:
- School of Human Sciences
- 120 Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Building
- 255 Tracy Dr.
- Mississippi State University, MS 39762
- 662.325.1216
