Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Science
Dean: Damien D. Ejigiri
Assistant to the Dean: Juliette Williams
Academic Program Facilitator: Charmaine Williams
The Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences is the largest College at Southern University; it is home to over 1,300 majors. The Departmental curriculum/requirements provides a framework for students to gain knowledge about individuals, societies and cultures. It offers exposure to diverse perspectives essential to understanding contemporary society and oneself. Such knowledge about society and its problems prepare students to be well informed and committed citizens of the world. NMCGSS professors draw from their academic background and professional experiences to provide students with the information they will need to be successful in their chosen field of study. NMCGSS offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work; and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
The Department courses and degree programs are intended to provide for systematic advancement towards professional careers. Internships and community outreach projects provide students with real life experiences.
Academic Standards
Students in the Departments are expected to pass social and Behavioral Sciences required core courses with a grade of C” or better. For graduating a student must have an index of 2.0 in his/her major. Students will be required to repeat a course in their major in which a grade below C” is received.
Admission Requirements
For regular admissions to the Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences, the student must complete the requirements (or equivalent) of the University College with no less than a 2.0 grade point average. This requirement must include six hours of English (ENGL-110-111), six hours of history, six hours of mathematics (MATH-130 or above), and seven hours of science (biology, chemistry, or physics).
Requirements for admission to the undergraduate program in computer science are described in the College of Engineering and Computer Science section of the catalog.
Transfer of Credits
A student transferring to the College from another college or university must request the institution to send an official transcript to the registrar of Southern University, Baton Rouge. All work pursued at other institutions or in another college or school at Southern University shall be reviewed and approved by the dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering for its applicability to the specific general education and major requirements for a degree.