10 PhD programmes offered by the university

The minimum requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is the completion of 90 semester hours of graduate credit on an approved program of study above the bachelor’s degree. The Agricultural and Extension Education PhD degree is offered at Mississippi State University.

This Engineering Education PhD program from Mississippi State University incorporates theory and practice so that its students are prepared to be teachers and scholars in the emerging field of engineering education.

This Veterinary Medical Research PhD program from Mississippi State University provides advanced educational opportunities for students in a broad range of biomedical and veterinary sciences. 

The Educational Psychology graduate PhD program from Mississippi State University is designed to prepare individuals for employment in research, teaching, and service settings.  

The Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education PhD degree from Mississippi State University is designed to prepare veteran educators to become scholars in the field of education and to conduct educational research.

The Human Development and Family Science PhD program from Mississippi State University graduates will make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and their families.

Opportunities are provided at the main Starkville campus, the Meridian campus, and online. Degree recipients may be recommended for licensure by the State of Mississippi in the appropriate areas and levels. The Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary Education PhD degree is offered at Mississippi State University.

The Educational Leadership PhD program from Mississippi State University prepares experienced higher education professionals (e.g., administrators, instructors, policymakers) to establish a voice of scholarly expertise around critical issues for executive leadership in contemporary college and university settings across frameworks of history, organization, policy, student success, and equity.

The Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program from Mississippi State University  builds upon the knowledge, skills, and work experiences students have acquired in counseling or counseling related fields and prepares them to become highly competent practitioners, faculty researchers and scholars, administrators, leaders in the profession, and excellent teachers and clinical supervisors.

This Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education PhD degree from Mississippi State University is designed to prepare veteran educators to become scholars in the field of education and to conduct educational research.