The criminal justice major is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of careers and to enable experienced persons to expand their knowledge and improve their skills. This program may qualify a person…

The bachelor of science in criminal justice with an emphasis in cyber criminology will produce highly skilled graduates who possess a holistic understanding of cybercrimes. This program not only emphasizes using computer science skills to investigate…

When disaster strikes, communities need leaders who can act — people trained to coordinate emergency response, protect critical infrastructure, and keep others safe under pressure. The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management at Southern Arkansas University…

The mission of the program in English is to serve both non-specialists and students planning to do graduate work in English by promoting clear writing and critical reading of English, American, and world literature. The program…

SAU EPP programs are licensure pathways for future teachers that are grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society. To…

The BA in English-Writing is designed to promote expertise in writing within a number of different contexts and disciplines (including business writing, technical writing, rhetoric, and creative writing). By combining an emphasis on strong writing skills…

The mission of the program in foreign languages is to develop student proficiency in listening/comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish or French. The program increases student awareness of the range and power of language, develops…

Have you ever dreamed of designing your own 3D games or a 3D prototype of a new product? Game animation and simulation is the perfect major for you! Students in-game animation and simulation design are taught…

Students will be introduced to idea building, creative visual development of symbols and pictorial images, and the integration of text and image for the purpose of conveying information about products, services, and ideas. This program offers…

Graduates in history enter a variety of professional fields and work as historians in government agencies, archives, museums, libraries, and non-profit institutions. Those earning degrees in political science understand the governing process and its relationship to…

This major requires admission to the Educator Preparation Program. The mission of the education Educator Preparation Program is to prepare candidates who attain educational achievement through collaboration and reflection. To that end the education preparation program…

Based on the current trends in the job market of communication and marketing, this program brings together a cross-disciplinary focus of Communication Design, Marketing, and Digital Media. The skills and knowledge from these related fields will…

The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus on Film/News Media at Southern Arkansas University equips students with essential skills in media production, film studies, and journalism. The program blends theoretical knowledge with practical…

The degree in mass media focuses on communicating through print and electronic media. Courses in the mass media program are taught on campus by highly-qualified faculty members. Students are educated in areas including, but not limited to, the media, public relations…

The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus on TV/Sports Production at Southern Arkansas University prepares students for dynamic careers in television broadcasting and sports media. The program emphasizes video production, live event coverage…

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…

This minor familiarizes students with the histories, thoughts, politics, literature, geography, socialization, economics, and cultures of Africans and African Americans. This knowledge is helpful for all students, but especially those who will work with varied communities…

A minor in Art History consists of 18 hours, with a required overview of art throughout history and seminar coursework. Optional specialized history, sociology, and psychology coursework is used to supplement the core Art History coursework

This minor familiarizes students with the history, thoughts, politics, literature, geography, socialization, economics, and culture of Asia. This knowledge will be helpful for those seeking graduate study or those who may work in Asia

The practice of still and moving image photography has converged, as evidenced in the capability of current generation DSLR cameras and nearly every cellphone to capture both still and video images. This minor is open to…

The Minor in French requires 12 hours of French above the level of French 2043 (Intermediate French II). Since French continues to be spoken in so many parts of the world, including Europe, much of Africa…

Geography is a science concerned with the nature of geographic distributions and their variations in pattern and intensity from place to place. Geography coursework illustrates and evaluates spatial structures and distribution, as well as the nature…

Individuals who plan to continue their education at a seminary or other graduate program in philosophical or religious studies in order to find employment in this area, as well as individuals seeking a better understanding of…

This interdisciplinary minor at SAU is designed to approach sustainability by integrating topics from different fields. It offers numerous benefits and advantages in today’s world. Students who complete the minor will be able to: Understand the…

This minor provides training and background in issues needed to teach the English language to students from other cultures. The Minor in TESOL (the teaching of English as a second language) provides a marketable skill in…

SAU EPP programs are licensure pathways for future teachers that are grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society. To…

SAU EPP programs are licensure pathways for future teachers that are grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society. To…

SAU EPP programs are licensure pathways for future teachers that are grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society. To…

The music curriculum prepares students to become proficient musicians, music educators, and capable instrumentalists who are able to demonstrate the performance skills and knowledge for sound musicianship.  This specialization serves students who are planning to pursue…

The music curriculum prepares students to become proficient musicians, music educators, and capable instrumentalists who are able to demonstrate the performance skills and knowledge for sound musicianship. This specialization serves students who are planning to pursue…

The music curriculum prepares students to become proficient musicians, music educators, and capable vocalists and instrumentalists who are able to demonstrate the performance skills and knowledge for sound musicianship. This specialization is for students who are…

The theatre and musical theatre curriculum offers a rigorous course of study with options in a wide variety of theatre topics pertinent to careers in these degrees, including performance, design, management, or advanced graduate studies. Each…

Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior, according to the American Political Science Association. Those earning degrees in political science understand the governing process and its relationship to complex issues arising in…

“Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.” (American…

“Music therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client…

The psychology major attempts: To develop the understanding that laws of cause and effect operate in behavior and that behavior can be studied scientifically; To promote understanding of self and others through knowledge of basic principles…

The bachelor of social work degree is the entry-level professional degree, and the SAU Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. It enables the undergraduate professional to practice social work in…

The mission of the program in foreign language in Spanish is to develop student proficiency in listening/comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. The program generally increases student awareness of the range and power of language…

Students will work toward a creative examination of both real and imagined worlds. Students’ thoughts and observations are expressed through challenges that emphasize a broad scope of two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques, media, and concepts. Learning Goals…

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

The theatre and musical theatre curriculum offers a rigorous course of study with options in a wide variety of Theatre topics pertinent to careers in these degrees, including performance, design, management, or advanced graduate studies. Learning…

The theatre and musical theatre curriculum offers a rigorous course of study with options in a wide variety of Theatre topics pertinent to careers in these degrees, including performance, design, management, or advanced graduate studies. Learning…

The bachelor of university studies degree offers to students an alternative to other degrees which focus on a single area or prepares one for a profession. It may also serve the needs of those who return…

The associate of arts degree in university studies is offered to students who complete a minimum of 60 semester hours, which must include general education requirements. Students must have a 2.00 or higher grade point average…