The Graduate School

Interim Dean: Habib P. Mohamadian

Graduate studies at Southern University offer qualified students the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in their chosen fields of study and succeed in meeting career goals. This is accomplished through a dedicated graduate faculty--a committed group that includes Fulbright Scholars, distinguished researchers, and mentors.

Opportunities exist in a number of academic disciplines, including doctoral degree programs in public policy, science/mathematics education, environmental toxicology, nursing, and urban forestry.

Numerous research centers, computer and learning laboratories, facilities for distance learning and multimedia instruction, and a library with more than one million volumes are among the wide range of resources. Graduate fellowships and assistantships are available to qualified students.

The Graduate School offers the following degree programs: