The Concurrent Enrollment Program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to enroll at SAU prior to high school graduation. Through this program, high school juniors and seniors may enroll in University courses.
Our focus is in providing students with rigorous academic courses, taught by highly qualified instructors, all in the familiar high school environment. Most of the classes offered are from the general education core applicable to any degree a student chooses upon entering a college or university. Credits are transferable to most other accredited colleges and universities in Arkansas.
Eligibility Requirements
- Complete admissions application
- Must be in academic good standing
- ACT score of 19 in Reading or comparable score on Accuplacer for all courses
- ACT score of 19 in Core Subject or comparable score on Accuplacer (19 in Math for Math Courses, 19 in English for Composition)
Concurrent Program Mission
SAU supports the idea that exceptional high school students should be given the opportunity to advance their academic careers. The SAU Concurrent Program is a partnership between the university and high schools to offer qualified students the opportunity to both satisfy both high school and university credit requirements through specific concurrent courses.
Courses Offered
Each semester, SAU offers a variety of entry-level courses concurrently. For a complete list of undergraduate courses, see the Undergraduate Catalog.
ART 2013. Art Appreciation. Designed for the general student, the course attempts to present art as part of our cultural heritage. Basic terms and the characteristics of styles and periods. Includes familiarization with art equipment and process. (ACTS-ARTA 1003)
BIOL 2061. Anatomy and Physiology I Lab. To accompany BIOL 2063. Laboratory two hours. (ACTS-BIOL 2404)
BIOL 2063. Anatomy and Physiology I. The first in a two-course series dealing with human anatomy and physiology. This course is recommended for nurses, medical
technicians, allied health majors, and other interested persons. Not counted for major, minor, or supporting field
ENGL 1113. Composition I. Prerequisite: Minimum ACT score in English of 19, completion of ENGL 0203 with a C or higher, or approval of the chair of the Department of English and Foreign Languages. An introduction to college-level writing with extensive practice in the writing process and basic rhetorical types as well as a review of standard editing conventions. This course also includes the building of vocabulary and the development of reading skills. (ACTS-ENGL 1013) Fall, spring, summer
ENGL 1123. Composition II. Prerequisite: ENGL 1113 with a grade of C or better. Designed to confirm and extend students’ ability to write educated English prose. This course seeks to enable the students, through extensive writing practice, to develop their skills in each of several rhetorical and critical types. While emphasizing writing, the course also requires continued vocabulary development and analytical reading in literature of various types. The course also introduces students to the conventions of documentation and manuscript form. (ACTS-ENGL 1023)
ENGL 2213. World Literature I. Prerequisite: ENGL 1123. World masterpieces through the Renaissance. (ACTS-ENGL 2113) Fall, spring, summer.
ENGL 2223. World Literature II. Prerequisite: ENGL 1123. World masterpieces from the Renaissance to the modern period. (ACTS-ENGL 2123)
HIST 1003. World History I. An introductory study of the nature and development of world civilizations to 1700. (ACTS-HIST 1113)
HIST 1013. World History II. An introductory study of the evolution of modern civilizations since 1700. (ACTS-HIST 1123)
HIST 1003. World History I. An introductory study of the nature and development of world civilizations to 1700. (ACTS-HIST 1113) Fall, spring, summer.
HIST 2023. U.S. History II. A general survey of the history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present. (ACTS-HIST 2123)
HIST 2023. U.S. History II. A general survey of the history of the United States from the end of Reconstruction to the present. (ACTS-HIST 2123)
MATH 1033. Plane Trigonometry. A study of triangles, radian measure, polar coordinates, trigonometric functions and their related graphs, formula, and identities. (ACTS-MATH 1203)
Program Handbooks for Students and Instructors
NACEP – Accreditation
The SAU concurrent program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (NACEP). NACEP accreditation is an international symbol of quality, excellence, and rigor.Concurrent Education Program (CEP) Instructor Application Process
SAU has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the following school districts and will accept applications from those listed below:- Bradley High School
- Emerson High School
- Harmony Grove High School
- Columbia Christian High School
- Glen Rose High School
- Gurdon High School
- Magnolia High School
- Taylor High School
- Arkansas Connections Academy
- Arkansas Virtual Academy
- Baptist Prep Academy
- Marvell Academy
- DeSoto High School
- Drew Central High School
- Woodlawn High School
- Valley View High School
Concurrent Faculty Qualifications and Application Materials
Minimum qualifications for CEP faculty are established by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and Higher Learning Commission.
- Master’s Degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area being taught
- Complete Adjunct Application
- Official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts
- Resume or CV outlining education and occupational history
- Tentative syllabus (subject to change)
Application Deadline
Instructors should apply and have all materials submitted by May 1st if they wish to teach for the upcoming year.
Application Process
The college will review the applicant’s materials and will make a recommendation to approve or deny the applicant. The applicant and high school personnel will receive communication indicating approval or denial from the college. The interested high school instructor will submit all of the application materials to the Coordinator of CEP.
- The interested high school instructor will submit all of the application materials to the Coordinator of CEP.
- The faculty liaison, department chair, college dean, Academic Affairs, and the Coordinator of CEP will review submitted materials and make a decision.
- The high school instructor and administration will receive notice of the decision from the college along with an explanation and next steps to take for the instructor.
- If approved, the new CEP adjunct will receive details of the New CEP Teacher Orientation that takes place in August.
- If denied, the teacher may continue to working with the college to move towards the proper credentialing to possibly teach the course in the future.
- For approved instructors, a liaison will be assigned by the college and the course outline/syllabus will be reviewed by the CEP adjunct and liaison.
- The high school adjunct will receive information from the faculty liaison on how to update / make necessary changes to the course syllabus, examples of equivalent textbooks, course templates, course requirements, etc.
- The liaison will remain in contact with the CEP instructor and work with the new adjunct on ensuring the syllabus and course expectations are equivalent to that of the on-campus course. The liaison will also schedule a mandatory site visit to the CEP adjuncts classroom.
If the prospective instructor teaches at a school that is currently not under a MOU with SAU for Concurrent Enrollment Programs, their school must be first approved by the coordinator of concurrent enrollment and the Vice President of Academic Affair’s Office.
To obtain an application, please contact Caroline Waller at 870-235-4129 or carolinewaller@saumag.edu.
