Distance Education Programs

e-Learning at Its Best The Graduate School at Alcorn State University offers several degree programs online to address the needs of the professional in a distance learning environment. Courses are offered synchronously and asynchronously that incorporate Internet-based learning technologies. The capstone instructional design encompasses learning communities, discussion boards, mastery learning, constructivism, and cooperative learning. Whether you go to class online or on campus, you'll find:

• Class times that fit with your work, family and social life.
• Small class sizes for engaging discussion and interaction with your classmates and instructor.
• Faculty who combine their personal knowledge of the field with proven academic theory.
• Up-to-date curriculum that is developed in collaboration with faculty and industry experts.
• Personalized student support from a team of advisors who help you from enrollment to graduation.
• A world-class online library that is available 24/7, so you have access to scholarly research, when you want

Workforce Education Leadership

Course offered in synchronous environment, 90% hybrid classes, career paths lead to employment as community college director, effective leader in rural education settings, business and industry

Nurse Educator

Two year program, 100% online, prepares student for teaching career in graduate nursing programs, guided classroom and clinical practice

Master of Business Administration

Develop professional competence, leadership and management skills promoted through advanced career preparation program, traditional MBA curriculum 80% online courses. Concentrations offered in Gaming and Hospitality Management, 30 credit hour program, totally online.

Master of Science in Biology

100% online program. This online Biology degree is dedicated to preparing students for careers in a variety of fields