Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Math and science offer challenges If you are a person who loves challenge and variety, then the College of Mathematics and Science is for you. This college which has been in exist-ence since 1978 has seven departments. each providing vast job opportunities in computer science, engineering, industry, government, and teaching, as well as a large number of service jobs. The state of Alabama is providing scholarships for interested persons. The only requirements for going into this study is to be dedicated and eager to be what JSU knows you can be. The faculty members in these departments are eager to give the quality education you deserve. — Trinita Square 24

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 Criminal justice leader in field A leader in its field and a college that keeps up with the times, the College of Criminal Justice, located in Brewer Hall, is the only one of its kind in the state, and one of only several in the nation. The Criminal Justice College is constantly growing under the wcrtchful eye and guidance of Dr. Thomas Barker, Dean of the College. He and his staff have a national and statewide reputation for excellence with members on the National and State Regulatory Boards, The college presently has about 400 undergraduates and about 50 graduate students and is still growing. The college is also improving in the way it helps its students with more hands on work, improvement in job placement for its students, more work with crime scenes and crime scene photography, and the addition of a new forensic science teacher this year. Eventually the college will develop separate full departments in each field of study. — Doug McCrary 23

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Chemistry trains for ready market The Chemistry Department offers a quality education and one of the best degrees available in chemistry, Our department combines extensive equipment with a faculty consisting of only Ph D's says Dr, Barry Cox. chairman. The Chemistry Department has five major areas and a person with a doctorate in each field, these fields include: analytical, physical, organic, inorganic and biochemistry. The Chemistry Department also assists local industry and gives on the job experience, as well as stressing chemical safety. The department is also going into the computer age by teaching interfacing and computer assistance instruction. The University has recently spent $250,000 to improve working facilities and create healthier and safer conditions. — Trinita R. Square 25