Our programs are routinely recognized as the best value programs nationally.Â
Students from neighboring states may qualify for a non-resident tuition waiver, significantly reducing their overall cost to attend SAU.
About SAU
Southern Arkansas University offers personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about student success, and a caring campus community. SAU also offers traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
- BBA/MBA (4+1 program)
- Business Leadership Graduate Certificate
- Cyber Security and Privacy Graduate Certificate
- Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Doctor of Education in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership
- EDAS: Building Level Leadership Graduate Certificate
- EDAS: District Level Leadership Graduate Certificate
- EDAS: Program Administrator Graduate Certificate
- Education Graduate Certificate
- Instructional Design Graduate Certificate
- Instructional Facilitator / LEAD Teacher Graduate Certificate
- Instructional Facilitator / LEAD Teacher, M.Ed.
- Library Media & Information Specialist Graduate Certificate
- M.Ed., Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE)
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration with Agri-Business Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration with Business Leadership Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration with Data Analytics Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration with Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Master of Business Administration with Supply Chain Management Emphasis
- Master of Computer and Information Science
- Master of Education (Library Media and Information Specialist)
- Master of Education (School Counseling)
- Master of Education in College Counseling and Student Affairs
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership in Administration and Supervision
- Master of Education in Special Education
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration (4 + 1 program)
- Master of Public Administration with Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- Master of Science in Agriculture
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Computer and Information Science – Cyber Security and Privacy Option
- Master of Science in Computer and Information Science – Data Science Option
- Master of Science in Computer and Information Science – Information Technology Option
- Master of Science in Kinesiology – Coaching
- School Counseling Graduate Certificate
- Special Education K-12 Graduate Certificate
- Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate
