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, middle, and secondary level, grades k-12. Candidates will be required to choose a track (elementary, middle, secondary, or K-12… Read More
Master of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling
The purpose of the program is to provide (a) graduate-level training for individuals seeking employment by community mental health centers, the Arkansas State Department of Human Services, and other community agencies; (b) electives and enrichment for other master’s degree programs; and (c) courses of interest to persons holding a baccalaureate degree. The mission of the… Read More
Master of Science in Kinesiology – Coaching
The online Master of Science in Kinesiology-Coaching program (non-licensure) is designed to promote individual change within the professional practice of professionals enrolled in the program. The philosophical foundation of the master’s degree is to extend the students’ prior knowledge and experiences and provide growth in the seven Core Responsibilities within the National Standards for Sport… Read More
Master of Education (Library Media and Information Specialist)
The graduate program in library media and information specialist is committed to providing students with skills and knowledge basic to the profession of school library media and meeting the requirements for library media certification/licensure in Arkansas. Candidates pursuing certification in the state of Arkansas must meet the requirements as set forth by the state of… Read More
Foreign Language (Spanish Education)
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 complete the pathway, the candidate must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 on all University credits… Read More
English (Education)
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 complete the pathway, the candidate must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 on all University credits… Read More
Elementary Education
The focus in elementary education leads to a single licensure certification in early childhood. The course work included in the Early Childhood Program presents core knowledge of the profession, combining pedagogical and theoretical content with observational assessment. Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the early childhood profession and child development, incorporating that knowledge and understanding in… Read More
Sport Management (Coaching)
The Sport Management degree program provides individuals interested in a career in the sport/athletics fields the opportunity to pursue a well-rounded degree in a growing career field. The Sport Management degree program will prepare you for this competitive job market by offering degrees in two emphasis areas: Coaching and Athletic Administration. Students in this major… Read More
Mathematics with Education Minor
Courses in the mathematics degree program are offered in person by our highly qualified faculty. The curriculum adheres to the standards of the Mathematical Association of America and relates to students interested in professional or graduate programs. With a minor in education, students may meet the requirements to obtain an Arkansas teachers license for mathematics. About SAU Mathematics The Department of Mathematics… Read More
Middle School Education
The B.S.E. in Middle School Education consists of 120 credit hours and prepares candidates to work as middle school teachers in their selected content area(s) of language arts, mathematics, science (STEM), or social studies. SAU also offers degrees in math, English, social studies, chemistry, and foreign language for those seeking secondary licensure. The middle school… Read More
