{"id":23,"date":"2008-01-31T14:53:38","date_gmt":"2008-01-31T20:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/administration.southernarkansasuniversity.info\/academic-affairs\/"},"modified":"2025-06-23T14:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T19:44:00","slug":"academic-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/academic-affairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Affairs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dr. Robin Sronce<\/strong>
Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/p><\/div>\n\nThe Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for all academic endeavors at Southern Arkansas University. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality educational experience for our students. SAU academics consist of four colleges: Rankin College of Business<\/a>, College of Education & Human Performance<\/a>, Dempsey College of Liberal & Performing Arts<\/a>, College of Science & Engineering<\/a>, as well as the Graduate School<\/a>, Library<\/a>, Registrar<\/a>, and the Honors College<\/a>. Members of the SAU faculty are recognized experts in their fields and many hold national and international reputations as teachers and scholars.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Your Next Step Starts at Southern Arkansas University<\/strong><\/h3>

At Southern Arkansas University, we\u2019re focused on your future. As careers evolve and industries change, SAU is constantly adapting to make sure our academic programs lead to real-world opportunities\u2014so you’re ready for your Next Step<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

Explore Your Passion in Healthcare<\/strong><\/h5>

If you\u2019re interested in helping others, SAU offers strong programs in nursing<\/a>, pre-med<\/a>, public health<\/a>, exercise science<\/a>, social work<\/a>, lab science, and healthcare administration<\/a>. With hands-on learning and caring faculty, you\u2019ll be prepared to make a difference.<\/p>

Build a Future in Business and Analytics<\/strong><\/h5>

SAU\u2019s AACSB-accredited Rankin College of Business<\/a><\/strong> opens doors to high-demand careers. Students can choose innovative tracks like Risk Management and Insurance<\/a>, or dive into data with our Master of Science in Business Analytics<\/a>. Whether you dream of leading a company or launching your own, we\u2019ll help you get there.<\/p>

Shine On Stage or Behind the Scenes<\/strong><\/h5>

If you\u2019re drawn to the arts, SAU offers the most affordable BFA in Musical Theatre<\/a> in Arkansas<\/strong>\u2014and it\u2019s also one of the most comprehensive. You\u2019ll gain 70\u201380 hours of hands-on experience that prepares you for careers in performance, production, and more.<\/p>

Engineer Solutions, Shape the Future<\/strong><\/h5>

Our engineering program<\/a> connects you with real industry experience through internships and job-ready training. Plus, you\u2019ll be at the forefront of exciting developments in lithium and energy technology\u2014right here in Arkansas.<\/p>

Lead the Classroom with Confidence<\/strong><\/h5>

Dream of being a teacher? SAU\u2019s Rider Residency Program<\/strong><\/a> is the first in Arkansas to offer paid, year-long teacher training. You\u2019ll graduate with real classroom experience\u2014and the confidence to lead on day one.<\/p>

Advance Your Goals with Graduate Study<\/strong><\/h5>

When you\u2019re ready to go further, SAU offers flexible online and hybrid graduate programs<\/strong> like the MBA,<\/a> Master of Arts in Teaching<\/a>, and Computer and Information Science<\/a>. And in Spring 2025, we proudly graduated our first group of doctoral students!<\/p>

You Matter Here<\/strong><\/h5>

At SAU, you\u2019ll never be just a number. Our 17:1 student-faculty ratio<\/strong> means your professors know you by name and are invested in your success.<\/p>

Ready to take your Next Step?<\/strong><\/h4>

Come see what SAU has to offer. Schedule a campus visit<\/a> or apply today<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for all academic endeavors at Southern Arkansas University. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality educational experience for our students. SAU academics consist of four colleges: Rankin College of Business, College of Education & Human Performance, Dempsey College of Liberal & Performing Arts, College of Science &… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-23","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":872,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/administration\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}