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
Students receiving a Leadership Certificate at the graduate level would be required to complete twelve Leadership/Management hours, including: MGMT 6083 Leadership Development, MGMT 6013 Human Behavior in Organizations, MGMT 6093 Leadership Action Project, and one of the leadership/management related electives. Learning Goals MBA students will be effective communicators, using information technology to enhance decision making… 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
Students completing a Data Analytics certificate at the graduate level would be required to complete twelve hours. Two courses from a list of MBA electives and two courses from a list of MCIS electives. Prior to completing the MCIS electives the students would be required to complete a coding and programming course or demonstrate evidence… 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
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
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
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
The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design is a 21 credit hour program. HALE 6233 Distance Learning Design and Administration HALE 6323 Curricular Design & Evaluation in Postsecondary Distance Learning HALE 6353 Foundations of Distance Learning HALE 6433 Survey of Adult Learning ID 6023 Instructional Design Theory & Practice ID 6043 Instructional Strategies and Tools ID… Read More
The non-degree program leading to licensure as an Instructional Facilitator and the designation of Lead Teacher is a fifteen (15) credit hour online program. Unconditional admission into Graduate Studies and a current teaching license in any area of licensure for grades P-12 are required for acceptance into the program. The completion of program coursework and a current passing score… Read More
The Master of Education: Instructional Facilitator/LEAD Teacher program is a 30-hour online licensure program designed for current teachers desiring to enhance their classroom teaching and leadership role. Candidates will demonstrate competency through performance and will participate in authentic field experiences that allow them to demonstrate proficiency in the Arkansas Teacher Leader Model Standards in K-12… Read More
