The Agricultural Business Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential designed to equip professionals with essential skills in agribusiness management, international trade, and agricultural policy. The program emphasizes practical application to enhance decision-making…

The Building-Level Licensure program is a non-degree program of study for candidates seeking licensure at the building level who already hold a master’s degree in an appropriate area and meet the requirements for admission to the program…

A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate professional advancement. The Southern Arkansas University Business Leadership Graduate Certificate is designed to equip professionals with essential leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational management skills required to guide high-performing…

The Graduate Certificate in College Counseling and Student Affairs adds coursework aligned with CACREP standards to those with a Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program that desire to add College Counseling and Student Affairs

The Cyber Security and Privacy option focuses on security analytics (such as penetration testing and digital forensics), cyber defense and privacy compliance. Students are expected to have familiarity with computer systems and applications to pursue this…

A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate application in data-driven environments. The Southern Arkansas University Data Analytics Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeking focused, practical skills in data visualization, advanced business intelligence, and leveraging…

The non-degree program leading to licensure as a superintendent of schools is an eighteen (18) credit hour online program. Applicants to the program must hold a master’s degree, licensure as a principal and meet the requirements…

The launch of the Ed.D. in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership comes at a critical time for Arkansas and for rural America. Educators and community leaders who serve rural and diverse communities face sharply changing demographics…

Candidates for the MAT Graduate Certificate must complete 12 hours. This program does not lead to teacher licensure

A 30-hour online Education Specialist program for experienced educators building on a completed graduate degree to prepare for the next level of school and district leadership

A 12-hour certificate in psychoeducational evaluation, pairing coursework in comprehensive and advanced assessment and intervention with two supervised educational examiner internships

The Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education program at Southern Arkansas University is designed to enable candidates who graduated from SAU in the BSE Elementary Education (non-licensure) program to continue their career in education and be prepared…

A fast, flexible, fully online credential built for immediate workforce application across multiple industries. The Southern Arkansas University Instructional Design Graduate Certificate is engineered for professionals who wish to design, build, and evaluate modern learning experiences. This program is structured…

The non-degree program leading to licensure as an Instructional Facilitator and the designation of Lead Teacher is a fifteen (15) credit hour online program. Unconditional admission into Graduate Studies and a current teaching license in any…

The Master of Education in Instructional Facilitator / LEAD Teacher at Southern Arkansas University is designed for current teachers seeking to enhance their classroom teaching and leadership role. This program offers a performance-based, practitioner-focused curriculum to help you demonstrate proficiency in…

The non-degree program leading to licensure as a library media specialist is a twenty-four (24) credit hour program. Applicants to the program must hold a master’s degree, licensure as a teacher and meet the requirements for…

The Master of Education in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) at Southern Arkansas University is designed for professionals seeking to lead and innovate in post-secondary environments, corporate training, and community education. This program offers a flexible, practitioner-focused curriculum to…

Statement of Purpose The Master of Arts in Teaching program at Southern Arkansas University is designed to enable career changes for those people who hold a baccalaureate degree in subject areas commonly taught at the elementary…

Advance your career with a world-class, AACSB-accredited MBA. Our MBA is built for working professionals who want a flexible, high-quality graduate business education that pays off. Program Format & Flexibility We understand the demands of today’s…

Lead the future of food, land, and agriculture. SAU's Agribusiness MBA blends rigorous business strategy tailored to the agriculture sector. This program prepares professionals to lead across the entire agriculture industry. Program Format & Flexibility We understand the demands of…

Influence change and inspire excellence. The MBA with a Business Leadership Emphasis at Southern Arkansas University is designed for professionals who aspire to move beyond management into visionary leadership. This program combines core business mastery with specialized psychological and strategic insights into…

Transform raw data into strategic assets. The MBA with a Data Analytics Emphasis at Southern Arkansas University bridges the gap between technical data science and executive decision-making. This program is designed for professionals who want to master the…

Transform strategic vision into operational success. The MBA with a Project Management Emphasis at Southern Arkansas University bridges the gap between executive leadership and precise execution. Offered by the AACSB-accredited David F. Rankin College of Business…

Business for good. The MBA with a Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis at Southern Arkansas University is designed for professionals seeking to drive social impact through innovative business practices. This track combines a rigorous core business curriculum with…

Master the flow of the global economy. The MBA with a Supply Chain Management Emphasis at Southern Arkansas University prepares you to manage the complex networks that move products from raw materials to the end consumer. In an…

The Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS) is a specialized STEM-certified graduate program designed to bridge the gap between computer science theory and real-world applications. Whether you choose to focus on Data Science…

The Master of Education in Library Media and Information Specialist at SAU is designed to equip educators with the expertise to manage modern school library programs. This program bridges the gap between traditional literacy and 21st-century digital information management, meeting…

The Master of Education in College Counseling and Student Affairs (CCSA) at Southern Arkansas University is designed for individuals seeking administrative positions in student services departments at colleges or universities. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum…

The mission of programs in EDAS are to prepare candidates for leadership positions at the local school, district, regional, state and national levels. The program offers a master’s degree program in Educational Leadership in Administration and…

The Master of Education in Special Education at Southern Arkansas University is designed for educators who are passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs. Whether you are already a licensed teacher looking to add an…

The Master of Public Administration at Southern Arkansas University prepares students for leadership and management careers across the public, nonprofit, healthcare, education, and community development sectors. Whether you want to influence public policy, lead a nonprofit organization, manage…

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a Social Entrepreneurship option at Southern Arkansas University is designed for the modern visionary who seeks to merge business innovation with social impact. This program equips public and non-profit leaders with the tools…

The Master of Science in Agriculture gives the graduate student advanced knowledge in the field of agricultural education, preparing the student to succeed in positions of leadership and management in secondary schools and extension education. Specific…

In a world driven by data, the ability to translate numbers into narrative is the ultimate competitive advantage. The Master of Science in Business Analytics at Southern Arkansas University is a specialized STEM-certified program that equips you with technical expertise and strategic…

The purpose of the Master of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program is to provide (a) graduate-level training for individuals seeking employment by community mental health centers, the Arkansas State Department of Human Services…

The Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS) with a focus on Cybersecurity at Southern Arkansas University is an intensive STEM-certified program designed to create elite defenders of the digital landscape. This track provides…

The Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS) with a focus on Data Science at Southern Arkansas University is a specialized STEM-certified program combines advanced computer science principles, statistical modeling, machine learning, and artificial…

The Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (MCIS) with an Information Technology option at Southern Arkansas University is a specialized STEM-certified program designed to cultivate high-level technical managers and systems architects. This track focuses on the…

The Master of Science in Kinesiology-Coaching is a fully online graduate program designed for coaches, educators, and athletic professionals seeking advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of coaching and sports performance. The curriculum is built upon the…

The non-degree program of study for candidates seeking Program Administrator licensure who already hold a master’s degree in an appropriate area and meet requirements for admission to the non-degree licensure program

A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate workforce application. The Southern Arkansas University Project Management Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeking focused, practical skills in managing projects, mitigating risk, and leveraging data for strategic decision-making. Program Format &amp…

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a related counseling field, and meet the requirements for admission to the school counseling program. For more information contact the program director and visit SAU’s School Counseling website. Specialty…

Overview The Southern Arkansas School Counseling Program prepares knowledgeable, self-aware professional school counselors and fulfills the licensure requirements for school counseling K-12 for advanced credentials in Arkansas. It is incumbent upon students from other states to…

A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate social and corporate application. The Southern Arkansas University Social Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals, non-profit directors, and corporate leaders seeking focused, practical skills in deploying business models to…

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A fast, flexible, AACSB-accredited credential built for immediate workforce application. The Southern Arkansas University Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals seeking focused, practical skills in supply chain operations, logistics, and project management. Program…

A 15-hour certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages, covering second language acquisition, second language assessment, TESOL methods and materials, and a choice of comparative English grammar or introductory linguistics