School Description
Provided by Southern Arkansas University TechSouthern Arkansas University Tech is a two-year comprehensive college emphasizing technical education and is committed to providing quality educational programs delivered through various technologies and methodologies to meet the needs of its service areas. SAU Tech accomplishes its mission through technical career programs, transfer curricula, continuing education, workforce education, developmental education, and administrative, student, and community services.
In addition to offering traditional classroom courses, SAU Tech offers a number of Internet courses. SAU Tech has a large enrollment in its high school dual credit program. SAU Tech also operates the Arkansas Environmental Academy, the Arkansas Fire Academy, the SAU Tech Career Academy, and the Ouachita County Adult Education Center, which services both Calhoun and Ouachita counties.
SAU Tech believes that activities outside the classroom enrich, supplement, and provide a testing ground for classroom learning. These activities offer opportunities for social growth and for the development of values, appreciations, and insights. The Director of Student Life works with students and faculty to present an activity program appropriate to the student's needs. Assistance and guidance is provided to groups wishing to organize clubs and activities appropriate to a two-year college. Check the SAU Tech Calendar of Events for a list of scheduled activities and events.
Southern Arkansas University Tech
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSouthern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is a public community college, located in Camden, Arkansas.
History
SAU Tech was created on April 5, 1967, as Southwest Technical Institute by Act 534 of the Arkansas Legislature. The purpose of the institute was to provide a technically trained workforce for the growing Highland Industrial Park where it was located. Seventy acres of land and six buildings at the Park were donated by the Brown Foundation of Houston, Texas which had purchased the former Schumacher Naval Ammunition Depot for redevelopment. Financing for renovation and equipping the facility was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
The Arkansas State Board of Education operated the school until 1975 when, by an Act of the Arkansas Legislature, Southwest Technical Institute became SAU Tech, under the governance of the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University. With this change, the college came under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to grant the associate of arts and associate of science degrees as well as the associate of applied science degree.
Today, SAU Tech is a two-year college specializing in technical training and offers the first two years of a university transfer program in General Education and Business Administration. Technical programs are offered in Computer Information Technology, Multimedia Technology (Film & Video Production, Graphic Design, Web Design degrees), Industrial Technologies (Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Electronic degrees), and Office Systems Technology. In addition to offering traditional classroom courses, SAU Tech offers a number of internet courses and on-line degrees. The college has a large enrollment in its high school dual credit program. The college also operates the SAU Tech Career Academy, the Ouachita County Adult Education Center, the Arkansas Fire Academy, and the Arkansas Environmental Academy.
Governance
SAU Tech is governed by the Board of Trustees of Southern Arkansas University in nearby Magnolia. The SAU Tech Chancellor reports directly to the SAU Board of Trustees. SAU Tech's overall and individual program accreditations are independent of SAU's accreditations.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 54%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 2,626
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 90%
Degree Programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Management
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Office Management and Supervision
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Office Management and Supervision
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Computer Media Applications
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Computer Media Applications
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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General Education
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Teacher Training
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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General Education
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Engineering
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Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Fire Science/Firefighting
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Fire Services Administration
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Fire Science/Firefighting
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Computer Systems Technology
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
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Industrial Technology/Technician.
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Computer Systems Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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General Computer Science
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Networking
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Software Development
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Computer Programming Special Applications
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Certificate Programs at Southern Arkansas University Tech
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.See more schools with programs in Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Management
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Office Management and Supervision
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Administrative Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Radio & Television Technician
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Education
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General Education
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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General Education
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Child Care Provider/Assistant
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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Nursing
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
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Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Industrial Electronics Technician
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Construction Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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General Computer Science
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Networking
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Systems Administration
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Computer Installation & Repair
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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Geography
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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Top States for Incoming Freshman
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,106 | $ 2,626 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,560 | $ 2,080 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 546 | $ 546 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,180 | 64% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,600 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,238 | 40% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,491 | 29% | |
Any Aid: |
90% |
