The Department
Mathematics and Computer Science Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Masters in Computers and Information Science. The B.S. in mathematics provides two options: one option relates to students interested in professional or graduate programs requiring extensive Math backgrounds. The other Math option is for those preparing to teach in public or private schools and requires completion of a minor in teacher education.
The B.S. in Computer Science has two option concentrations for students to choose: B.S. in Computer Science with option concentration in Computer Game and Animation Design for students interested in innovative video game development which offers experience in highly competitive introductory and advanced topics of game programming and art skills as well as mobile apps.
B.S. in Computer Science with option concentration in Computer Technology which concentrates on Information Technology, Industrial Technology and applications of computing including the electronic systems and devices in the creation of computer hardware and software. The graduate program in Computer Science offers a Master in Computers and Information Science with a dual course delivery of on campus or fully on-line.
Recent News
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SAU mathematics faculty present research at regional conference
Three SAU faculty traveled to Edmond, Oklahoma, to present their research at the 86th Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Regional Conference at the University of Central Oklahoma in April. Assistant Professors of Mathematics Dr. Muhammad Inam, Dr. Chong Li, and Dr. Jie Zhou from SAU’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department presented the following research over... Read More
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SAU students benefit from series of guest speakers
College students often have to wait until after graduation to learn what it’s like to work in their field. However, Dr. Esther Mead is bringing that valuable knowledge to the students in her class at Southern Arkansas University. Mead, an assistant professor of Information Systems in the Rankin College of Business and an adjunct instructor... Read More
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Southern Arkansas University Hosts Annual Regional ACTM Math Contest
Southern Arkansas University’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science proudly hosted the annual ACTM Math Contest for the Southwest region on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The competition brought together 89 students from five regional schools, representing grades 8 through 12, to compete in six subject areas: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Statistics, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and Calculus.... Read More
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Southern Arkansas University team of faculty and students participate in DART 2024
The DART (Data Analytics that are Robust and Trusted) initiative, supported by a $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant and an additional $4 million from the state of Arkansas, is entering its final year in 2024-25. This collaborative effort involves several Arkansas universities, including Southern Arkansas University, and aims to enhance data analytics through a multidisciplinary... Read More
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Talley first to graduate from SAU’s Cyber Criminology program
Southern Arkansas University proudly announces Trey Talley as the first Cyber Criminology graduate this spring. The major combines Computer Science and Criminal Justice courses and will help graduates like Talley find greater flexibility in a growing job market. Talley, a graduate of El Dorado High School, said that learning he would be the first... Read More
