13 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

History (Social Studies Education) teaches students at the University of Southern Mississippi to understand the origins and transformations of diverse peoples and societies. It allows us to compare differences among societies and recognize what makes us all human. Examining the past provides insight into the present world in which we live and fosters good citizenship.

Have you ever wondered how the world works? What about the effects that social media has on society? If you have ever thought about questions like these and wanted to develop the critical thinking and research skills to answer them you can explore your curiosity with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology at the University of Southern Mississippi. 

The English (English Education) program at the University of Southern Mississippi prepares undergraduate majors for careers in teaching, law, business, and other fields that require critical writing and communication skills. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts with or without secondary teaching licensure. 

Have you dreamed of traveling to far-off lands? Are you fascinated by past civilizations? Do you wonder where humans came from? If so, anthropology is for you! Anthropology at the University of Southern Mississippi is the study of what makes us human. 

Join the Organizational Leadership offered by University of Southern Mississip, BSBA program and learn to navigate new challenges around the rapidly developing Blue Economy. 

The  Communication Studies program at the University of Southern Mississippi enhances skills critical for success in today’s society – the ability to speak, think, and write effectively. Employers report that the most important skills they look for in employees are the abilities to work with a team and to communicate verbally.

Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. The undergraduate Public Health (Health Policy and Administration) at the University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by The Council on Education for Public Health.

The Forensics (Anthropology) program at The University of Southern Mississippi is broad based and designed using the recommendations of the Technical Work Group on Education and Training in Forensic Science (TWGED).

An Applied Economics degree from University of Southern Mississippi will teach you analytical skills that are highly sought after by companies from Wall Street to Silicon Valley.

Politics shapes every aspect of our lives. Political Science at the University of Southern Mississippi helps you understand how politics works, and how to influence it.

The program in Geography at the University of Southern Mississippi provides students with the opportunity to explore geospatial techniques and analysis, area studies and international development, land-use and landcover change, historical-cultural geography, nature-society relationships, environmental analysis, resource management, and coastal systems. 

Psychology majors at the University of Southern Mississippi learn about human development, cognition and mental health. They often pursue careers in social services, business, education and research or pursue graduate degrees in various helping disciplines, as well as research specialties in psychology.

The English major offered by the University of Southern Mississippi is applicable to just about any career, an excellent preparation for graduate and law schools, careers in education, publishing, and more.