About the Program 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 and strategic planning in agriculture-focused organizations. Three Key Selling Points About the Program AACSB-accredited business school… Read More
SAU offers an optional 4+1 program for business majors that allows students to earn the BBA and MBA degrees simultaneously in five years. During the senior year, students can concurrently complete six graduate hours. By the end of the fourth year, students should complete 126 hours (120 undergraduate and 6 graduate hours). Students will then… Read More
About the Program The Business Leadership Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential designed to equip professionals with essential leadership and organizational management skills. This certificate develops practical leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and project management expertise to prepare students for increased career responsibility and impact. Three Key Selling Points About the Program AACSB-accredited business… Read More
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 Required Courses (12 Hours) COUN 6843 – Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education COUN 6853 – Student Affairs Theory and… Read More
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 option. Key career options include: security/privacy architect, forensic specialist, security/privacy compliance analyst, or pursuing doctoral studies. Undergraduate requirements Students… Read More
About the Program The Data Analytics Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential that equips professionals with essential skills in data visualization, analytics, and emerging data technologies. Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in data-driven decision-making, this certificate program offers a flexible learning format to accommodate working professionals. Three Key… Read More
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, reduced populations, and economic upheaval as industries relocate and rural manufacturing continues to decline. These challenges affect schools and students… Read More
Principal Licensure Program The 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 in Educational Leadership in Administration and Supervision are as follows: Educational Administration and Supervision Courses (18 Credit Hours) EDUC 6403… Read More
Program Administrator Program 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 areas: Special Education Gifted and Talented Curriculum Specialist Required Courses: (18 hours) EDUC 6403 School Law EDAS 6013 School Community… Read More
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 and meet program admissions requirements. The program consists of the following courses: EDAS 6113 School Finance EDAS 6123 The Superintendency EDAS 6143 Management of Human Resources EDAS… Read More
Candidates for the MAT Graduate Certificate must complete 12 hours. This program does not lead to teacher licensure. Learning Goals Candidates engage in scholarly research activities such as action research or program evaluation to solve authentic problems. Teachers seek advice of others and draw on education research and scholarship to improve their practice. Candidates model… Read More
Required Courses (12 Hours) SPED 6253 – Comprehensive Psychoeducational Evaluations SPED 6263 – Advanced Psychoeducational Evaluation and Intervention COUN 6753 – Internship: Educational Examiner COUN 6773 – Internship II: Educational Examiner
