Jackson State University

As a transfer student to Jackson State University getting there in Winter of 2016, I can not to directly speak to the freshman and sophomore years, however, as a student coming in and immediately working on my major I will say there are many pros and cons to the Communication program. After graduating from Jackson State, I realized that my experience and success was more about optimizing and leveraging my skillset with companies/organizations outside of Jackson, MS and focusing on more online, remote... Read More opportunities. Jackson, MS has a very limited communication industry with a lot of opportunities specifically for broadcast journalism and reporting, however for individuals that may be interested in Press sector, political communications, and/or online communication you have to be resourceful and prepared to either travel out of state for internships opportunities in the Summer or like myself working remotely with online companies as an intern while simultaneously using what I'm learning in class to support what I'm actively applying in the workspace.

JSU was the best choice for me. Mostly all of my family members chose JSU. I know that they are successful individuals, and I also know that JSU played a vital role in their careers. From the start JSU's rich HBCU traditions and all that it has to offer pulled me in from the start. I have always loved JSU and everything it stands for. Through my matriculation through college, I have gained the best knowledge from the wonderful professors there. I felt welcomed from the time I started and throughout.... Read More Choosing JSU was the best choice.

Jackson State University is a very diverse school. If you enjoy being around people and a sense of community this is the perfect school. Attending this school will greatly teach you things about yourself..if you want things done you have to do them yourself here as with most schools. The advising and guiding could be a lot better. Allowing students to slip through the cracks should be improved quite a few delayed graduations. As far as education I can only speak for my department but I believe that... Read More they taught to the best of their abilities and would help their students out when they could. I don't think this school is worth the tuition costs. Jsu doesn't handle money well and can get a bit greedy. Overall I enjoyed my matriculation through this university.

I really was excited to go to a HBCU, I did my research on the program that I wanted to enroll in. I visited the school, everyone is very nice (of course it is the south). I originally came from California. My first year was good. I didn't have any problems. My second year I had problems with getting financial aid, classes, and a few other things. Once I graduated (above a 3.0 gpa) I was sure that I would get a job in my field back home. It is now 2015 going into 2016 and I have yet to have a career... Read More in Mass Communications or Marketing. If you are from out of state I would say don't attend. They can care less about their out of state students unless you play a major sport for them.

When choosing a school out of high school, I had many to select from. Jackson State University felt so much like home. From the students attending to the staff that worked there. It just seemed that everyone cared about the growth of students. The professors are like family and the department heads can be your best friend. I would suggest for the best experience one should learn to respect the chain of command. My experience at Jackson State University prepared me for my career and I'm thankful of... Read More the people I encountered during my undergraduate years. I would definitely recommend this university to anyone taking their education seriously.

There is not much else to ask for in regards to this particular graduate program. The professors are accessible, professional, supportive, and well-experienced in the field. Professors and fellow-students network on a regular basis to ensure comprehension of relative topics and career/research opportunities. The chairperson of the department determines the individual needs of each student and pushes for individual and collective success. It really is unnecessary to state that she has high expectations... Read More for each student. Every student in the program is trained in the areas of research and writing; therefore, not one student can complain that he or she has not achieved the best from his or her education. If one is interested in Criminal Justice or Criminology, I would highly recommend the graduate program at Jackson State University. The professors and staff will not only become family, but great additions to your network and reference database.

Jackson State University is a great institution for preparing a student for a career in social work. I received overwhelming support from my professors and advisers toward earning a Master's of Social Work degree. I especially learned a lot from the Social Welfare Policy and Cultural Diversity classes. Also, I appreciate the opportunity toward furthering my career aspiration and developing my professional skills. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in pursuing a degree in social work.... Read More