Accredited Units - Mississippi

Unit Contact: Merideth Van Namen 
Division of Family and Consumer Sciences
391B Ewing Hall 1003 W Sunflower Rd 
Cleveland, MS 38733
P: 662-846-4373

Status: Accredited 
Expiration Date: 2025
Programs Accredited:

• Child Development
• Fashion Merchandising
• Nutrition/Dietetics

Mississippi State University

Unit Contact: Dr. Sheri Worthy, Director 
School of Human Sciences
PO Box 9475
118 Lloyd-Ricks Watson  
Mississippi State, MS 39762
P: 662-325-2950

Status: Accredited 
Expiration Date: Spring 2029
Programs Accredited:

• Fashion Design & Merchandising
• Human Development and Family Science

University of Southern Mississippi

Unit Contact: Dr. Heath Grames, School Director                   
School of Child and Family Sciences
118 College Dr #5045 
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
P: 662-325-2950

Status: Accredited 
Expiration Date: 2032
Programs Accredited:

• Child Development 
• Child Life 
• Family Relations