Colleges and Departments: Liberal and Performing Arts | Academics

Theatre – Acting Concentration BFA

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 Goals Our graduates communicate effectively. Our graduates understand the role that theatre plays in society. Our graduates will develop… Read More

Mass Communication (TV/Sports Production)

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, and broadcast journalism, equipping students with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to excel in sports and TV… Read More

Mass Communication (Film/News Media)

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 experience, allowing students to develop expertise in digital storytelling, media writing, and video production. Graduates are prepared for dynamic… Read More

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Graduate Certificate

Required Courses (15 Hours) MCUL 5003 – Teaching People from Other Cultures ENGL 5013 – Second Language Acquisition ENGL 5023 – Second Language Assessment ENGL 5033 – TESOL Methods and Materials ENGL 5043 – Comparative English Grammar or ENGL 5653 – Introduction to English Language Studies

Minor in Sustainability

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 interdisciplinary nature of sustainability and how it relates to their field of interest. Communicate the implications of sustainability in… Read More

Pre-Art Therapy BFA

“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 Art Therapy Association, 2010) This 120 credit hour undergraduate program is a collaboration between the Department of Art and… Read More

History (Social Studies Education)

The history education program combines a major in history with a minor in education. A candidate who would like to teach high school social studies has the opportunity to study history in depth and develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be an effective day-one-ready classroom teacher. The curriculum aligns with state competencies and national… Read More

Interactive Media & Marketing BFA

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 produce graduates conversant in the language and concepts of business and equipped with the skills necessary to design in… Read More

Master of Public Administration (4+1 program)

Designed as a joint BA/MPA degree, the Master of Public Administration 4+1 program will allow students to earn both an undergraduate degree in political science and a graduate degree in public administration in just five years. Political Science courses are held on-campus, while Public Administration courses are online.

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