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School of Healthcare Professions

The School of Healthcare Professions prepares graduates to be distinguished members of the modern healthcare team. Healthcare professionals apply knowledge and skills, working in a challenging, technologically advanced environment to provide vital health care services. Graduates of Jackson State's Healthcare Professions programs enjoy personal satisfaction in knowing that the services they provide make a difference in the lives of their patients.

Boasting seven programs of study that yield industry-leading first-time pass rates on national board exams, our programs produce highly sought-after, top tier graduates that go on to have careers in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and extended-care facilities. If not directly involved in patient care, graduates can pursue careers as healthcare consultants, managers, administrators, researchers, researchers, educators, or commercial representatives.

 


Our Team

Chrystal Taylor, Dean for the School of Healthcare Professions

Chrystal Taylor

Dean for the School
of Healthcare Professions

 

Shellie Kosark, Assistant Professor of Health Science and Department Chair of AAS Health Science Degrees/Certificates

Shellie Kosark

Assistant Professor of Health Science and
Department Chair of AAS Health Science Degrees/Certificates

 

Christie Ward, Program Director and Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy

Christie Ward

Program Director and Associate
Professor of Respiratory Therapy

 

Jen Jakubowski, Enrollment Coordinator for the School of Healthcare Professions

Jen Jakubowski

Enrollment Coordinator for the
School of Healthcare Professions

Kim Benson, Program Director and Associate Professor of Radiologic Technology

Kim Benson

Program Director and Associate
Professor of Radiologic Technology

 

Kenneth Oxford, Program Director and Associate Professor of EMS

Kenneth Oxford

Program Director and
Associate Professor of EMS

 

Carla Simpson, Program Director and Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Carla Simpson

Program Director and Associate Professor
of Medical Laboratory Technician Program

 

 

 

About Jackson State

1967

Our Founding

4,000+

Number of Students

$8,500+

Average Financial Aid Awarded

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