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
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
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
Music Education (Instrumental) BFA
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. The music education degree prepares a student for a teaching career in the public school systems. Learning Goals Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the common elements and… Read More
Music Education (Vocal) BFA
The music curriculum prepares students to become proficient musicians, music educators, and capable vocalists who are able to demonstrate the performance skills and knowledge for sound musicianship. The music education degree prepares a student for a teaching career in the public school systems. Learning Goals Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the common elements and… Read More
Agricultural Education
The agricultural education major is for the student who desires to teach agriculture in a school setting. State of the art facilities await students who choose the agricultural education major at SAU. After completing the general education requirements, students focus on courses in agriculture and education. Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required. The Results Students who complete all… Read More
