{"id":9457,"date":"2013-12-19T11:39:12","date_gmt":"2013-12-19T17:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/?page_id=9457"},"modified":"2025-08-05T13:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T18:08:47","slug":"academics-revised","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9457\" class=\"elementor elementor-9457\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6857ca2 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6857ca2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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Whether you know your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/nextstep\">Next Step<\/a> or you are still exploring your options, at SAU, you\u2019ll find programs designed to support your goals in a student-focused environment with small class sizes and dedicated faculty.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/degrees\/\">Degrees and Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/collegesdepartments\/\">Colleges and Departments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/catalogs\/\">Undergraduate Catalog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/admissions\/\">Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/admissions\/scholarships\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-309e47a elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"309e47a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1bfb0 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"7f1bfb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/graduate\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/15B_256_5881567_4013819930_5-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-16452\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/15B_256_5881567_4013819930_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/15B_256_5881567_4013819930_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/15B_256_5881567_4013819930_5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/15B_256_5881567_4013819930_5.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/graduate\/\">Graduate<\/a><\/div><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Southern Arkansas University offers online and seated graduate degrees and certificates, including the state\u2019s only doctoral program south of Little Rock. Our graduate programs are designed to build expertise and open doors to leadership roles, whether you're advancing in your current field or preparing for a new career path.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/graduate\/programs\/\">Degrees and Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/graduate\/\">Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/catalogs\/\">Graduate Catalog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/graduate\/admissions\/\">Graduate Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-032cadd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"032cadd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c398a99 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"c398a99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/international\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/scrnli_Zh12gu91HEE8Zb-768x414.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-16453\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/scrnli_Zh12gu91HEE8Zb-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/scrnli_Zh12gu91HEE8Zb-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/scrnli_Zh12gu91HEE8Zb-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/academics\/files\/2024\/10\/scrnli_Zh12gu91HEE8Zb.png 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/international\/\">International<\/a><\/div><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">With one of the most affordable tuition rates for international students in the nation, SAU provides a culture of caring and a wide range of supportive services that ensure all students can thrive and feel welcome. Our streamlined admissions process and vibrant campus culture help ensure a smooth transition to studying in the United States.\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/international\/\">International Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/international\/admission\/undergraduate\/\">International Admissions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f9170b\" data-id=\"4f9170b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c80327 elementor-widget elementor-widget-sidebar\" data-id=\"8c80327\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"sidebar.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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The Outstanding Awards are among the college&#8217;s highest honors, presented annually to<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/sau-college-of-science-and-engineering-announces-2026-outstanding-award-recipients\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about SAU College of Science and Engineering announces 2026 Outstanding Award Recipients\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t... 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From Arkansas to New York and cities in between, Muleriders took to the boards to learn from the best in the<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/sau-theatre-dance-students-gain-hands-on-experience-through-summer-intensives\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about SAU Theatre &#038; Dance students gain hands-on experience through summer intensives\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t... Read More\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-12128 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-academics category-alumni category-foundation category-graduate-studies category-homepage entry\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/sau-announces-first-recipient-of-the-dr-bob-burns-military-service-graduate-scholarship\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/51\/files\/2026\/08\/70_2C_5881567_1563357992_3-540x340.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-image-12131\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/51\/files\/2026\/08\/70_2C_5881567_1563357992_3-540x340.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/51\/files\/2026\/08\/70_2C_5881567_1563357992_3-320x200.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saumag.edu\/news\/2026\/sau-announces-first-recipient-of-the-dr-bob-burns-military-service-graduate-scholarship\/\" target=&quot;_blank&quot;>\n\t\t\t\tSAU announces first recipient of the Dr. Bob Burns Military Service Graduate Scholarship\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Southern Arkansas University has named William Cattell the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Bob L. 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