Mississippi College
Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving more than 5,000 students from 40 states and 30 countries. Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Mississippi and second oldest Baptist university in the nation. With more than 80 areas of study, 14 graduate degree programs, a doctor of jurisprudence degree and a doctor of education leadership degree, Mississippi College seeks to be a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.
Mississippi College, originally known as Hampstead Academy, received its first charter, signed by Governor David Holmes, on January 24, 1826. The name was changed to Mississippi Academy in 1827 at the request of the board of trustees.
Three years later, on December 18, 1830, having become an institution of collegiate rank, the name was changed to Mississippi College. It was the third such institution in Mississippi, but as the other two institutions no longer exist, Mississippi College today has the distinction of being the oldest institution of higher learning in the state.
Mission
Mississippi College, governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences and professional studies dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest institution of higher learning and the largest private university in the state of Mississippi. As a Christian institution, Mississippi College values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.
Vision
Mississippi College seeks to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Christian Studies & Philosophy
- Communication
- Computer Science
- English
- History & Political Science
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Nursing
- Physics
- Psychology & Counseling
- Sociology and Social Work
- Teacher Education & Leadership
Graduate Programs
- Ed.D.- Doctor of Education
- Ed.S. – Specialist of Education
- M.A. – Master of Arts
- M.B.A. – Master of Business Administration
- M.C.S. – Master of Combined Sciences
- M.Ed. – Master of Education
- M.F.A. – Master of Fine Arts
- M.H.S.A. – Master of Health Services Administration
- M.L.S. – Master of Liberal Studies
- M.Mus – Master of Music
- M.S. – Master of Science
- M.S.M. – Master of Science in Medicine
- M.S.S. – Master of Social Sciences
Schools
- School of Business
- School of Christian Studies & the Arts
- School of Education
- School of Science & Mathematics
- School of Humanities & Social Sciences
- School of Nursing
Contact Details
Mississippi College
200 S. Capitol Street Clinton,
MS 39058
601.925.3000
Official Website: http://www.mc.edu/
