MSU Meridian – Social Work Pathways

Mississippi State University-Meridian is a regional, upper-division, degree-granting campus of Mississippi State University (MSU). Located in east-central Mississippi, the campus is non-residential and provides site-based credit and non-credit coursework. Courses are taught by highly qualified faculty, who are experts in their fields. Junior, senior, and graduate-level courses offered at MSU-Meridian enable students to fulfill all or some requirements for bachelor’s, master’s, specialist’s, and doctoral degrees. Students may also elect to enroll in specific classes for professional or personal growth.

This grant is designed to establish clear pathways from community colleges in eastern Mississippi to MSU Meridian’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work by:
1) firmly establishing a dedicated social work presence on the MSU Meridian campus with a solid commitment to healthcare education,
2) proactively cultivating student referrals from local community colleges to increase enrollment in MSU’s undergraduate programs significantly and
3) strategically leveraging existing relationships with state and local healthcare agencies, creating heightened awareness, and expanding clinical education opportunities. This will not only lead to increased employment prospects with local healthcare providers but also contribute to the overall health and well-being of our community. This project will make a significant difference in the lives of many in this
community.