The Department of Art and Design at Southern Arkansas University offers five concentrations to prepare students for careers in the arts. The Brinson Fine Arts Building features well-lit, ventilated studios for all disciplines and a gallery for exhibits by renowned artists, faculty, and students. A Mac lab provides graphic design students with a professional workspace, and notable artists visit the university each semester.
Programs
- Game, Animation, and Simulation BFA
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Game, Animation, and Simulation BFAHours: 121
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Graphic Design BFA
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Graphic Design BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Interactive Media & Marketing BFA
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Interactive Media & Marketing BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Minor in Art History
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Minor in Art HistoryHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Minor in Digital Photography and Film
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Minor in Digital Photography and FilmHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Pre-Art Therapy BFA
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Pre-Art Therapy BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Studio Art BFA
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Studio Art BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers programs in criminal justice, political science, psychology, and social work. Students gain practical knowledge and skills for careers in public service, research, and counseling. The department emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and community engagement.
Programs
- Criminal Justice
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Criminal JusticeHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Cyber Criminology
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Cyber CriminologyHours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Minor in Juvenile Justice
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Minor in Juvenile JusticeHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Psychology
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PsychologyHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Social Work
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Social WorkHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
The Department of History, Political Science, and Geography offers degrees that prepare students for a wide range of careers. Graduates in history enter a variety of professional fields and work as historians in government agencies, archives, museums, libraries, and non-profit institutions.
Programs
- History
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HistoryHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- History (Social Studies Education)
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History (Social Studies Education)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Master of Public Administration
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Master of Public AdministrationHours: 36
Type: Graduate
Completion Time: 2 years - Master of Public Administration (4+1 program)
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Master of Public Administration (4+1 program)Hours: 120 + 36
Type: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Master of Public Administration with Social Entrepreneurship Emphasis
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Master of Public Administration with Social Entrepreneurship EmphasisHours: 36
Type: Graduate
Completion Time: 2 years - Minor in Africana Studies
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Minor in Africana StudiesHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Minor in Asian Studies
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Minor in Asian StudiesHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Minor in Geography
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Minor in GeographyHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Minor in Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Minor in Philosophy and Religious StudiesHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Political Science
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Political ScienceHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
The mission of the Department of Modern Languages is to provide the portion of a liberal arts education that employs language, literature, and written communication to develop the students’ ability to think critically, understand and appreciate diversity, adhere to ethical values, and communicate effectively in a global environment.
Programs
- English
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EnglishHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- English (Education)
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English (Education)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- English (Writing)
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English (Writing)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Foreign Language
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Foreign LanguageHours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Foreign Language (Spanish Education)
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Foreign Language (Spanish Education)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Foreign Language (Spanish)
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Foreign Language (Spanish)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Minor in French
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Minor in FrenchHours: 12-24
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Minor in Teaching English as a Second Language
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Minor in Teaching English as a Second LanguageHours: 18
Type: Minor, Undergraduate
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Graduate Certificate
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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Graduate CertificateHours: 15
Type: Certificate / Endorsement, Graduate
The Department of Performing Arts and Mass Communication offers pre-professional degree programs designed to equip students with the tools necessary to pursue careers in the areas of music, theatre and mass communication, as well as pursue graduate degrees in these fields.
Programs
- Mass Communication (Film/News Media)
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Mass Communication (Film/News Media)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Mass Communication (Mass Media)
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Mass Communication (Mass Media)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Mass Communication (TV/Sports Production)
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Mass Communication (TV/Sports Production)Hours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Music Education (Instrumental) BFA
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Music Education (Instrumental) BFAHours: 130 – 134
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Music Education (Vocal) BFA
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Music Education (Vocal) BFAHours: 125
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Music Performance (Instrumental) BFA
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Music Performance (Instrumental) BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Music Performance (Vocal) BFA
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Music Performance (Vocal) BFAHours: 120-124
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Music with Studies in Business BFA
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Music with Studies in Business BFAHours: 124
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Musical Theatre BFA
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Musical Theatre BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Undergraduate
- Theatre – Acting Concentration BFA
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Theatre – Acting Concentration BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
- Theatre – Technical Concentration BFA
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Theatre – Technical Concentration BFAHours: 120
Type: Major, Minor, Undergraduate
