The School of Applied Sciences was established in 2001 and includes the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nutrition and Hospitality Management, Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Administration, Legal Studies, and Social Work.Mission - The School of Applied Sciences offers professional preparation programs that integrate academic study, clinical training, creative research, service learning, and community outreach. Our goal is to develop leaders whose professional endeavours will improve human health and societal well-being.<br><br>The goal of the University of Mississippi online Master of Science program in hospitality management is to prepare scholars and experienced (middle-management level) practitioners for advancement of knowledge as it relates to research, education, and operations in hospitality management. The master's program aims to provide potential scholars and experienced practitioners with an opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of study and the profession in order to develop more effective research and operational practices, and to qualify for leadership positions in teaching, research, hospitality management, and administration.