Education at SAU
Welcome to the Southern Arkansas University College of Education and Human Performance. We are committed to preparing educators, administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, student services professionals, and clinical professional counselors.
We have a dedicated faculty who incorporates best practices in teaching into their courses providing for the best possible preparation of students for their chosen professional careers. Please take a moment to explore the degrees we have available and find the one that is the best fit for you.
Mission
The College of Education and Human Performance, guided by the University’s vision and mission, primarily meets the needs of candidates from south-central and southwest Arkansas communities and serves candidates from across the state, nation, and world. Candidates are served through the College’s teaching, research, service, and outreach programs. Our aim is to ensure that all College of Education and Human Performance candidates develop the ability to be creative and critical thinkers who are able to make appropriate decisions relative to their professional roles and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic nation and a global community.
Recent News
- Southern Arkansas University alum Juanita Harris named the 2022-2023 Arkansas Education Association Teacher of the Year
A Texarkana native, Harris said, “Teaching is one of the reasons I was born.” After graduating from SAU with a bachelor of science in elementary education in 2010 and a master of education in curriculum and instruction in 2013, Harris was […]
- Southern Arkansas University completing repairs within the W.T. Watson Athletic Center
MAGNOLIA – Southern Arkansas University is currently completing repairs and structural reinforcements to the aquatic area of the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. Structural problems with the laminated beams in the SAU Aquatic Center have recently […]
- SAU College of Education and Human Performance receives grant from Forward Arkansas
The College of Education and Human Performance at Southern Arkansas University has been selected as one of two phase II recipients of a grant from Forward Arkansas. SAU is being awarded $798,830 as part of the implementation of phase II. This […]