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Southern Utah University offers an AACSB-accredited bachelor’s program in accounting, with nearly 100 percent of the school’s accounting graduates employed right after graduation, many of whom land a job before they have officially graduated. Students who enroll in the SUU accounting bachelor's degree program have the chance to gain real-world experience with opportunities to intern with local businesses or large accounting firms.
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Master's Degree
The Southern Utah University Department of Accounting offers a two-semester fast track to students who wish to complete a master’s in accountancy following their bachelor’s degree. This means that with just 30 additional credit hours, a student can be ready to become a full-fledged licensed Certified Public Accountant in as little as five years.
We also offer a Joint MAcc/MBA program for those who wish to earn both degrees at the same time.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration offers you the opportunity to the study acting within a professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Students must be admitted to SUU and then audition into the BFA program. There are two points of entry into the program, beginning of freshman year or end of freshman year. This degree program is great for students who are looking for a professional career in acting upon graduation.
The Department offers opportunities to work with Mainstage, student producing organization Second Studio, and a series of Black Box productions. Between those productions there are typically 12 – 13 different shows produced within the department a year providing numerous ways for students to become involved. Departmental casting policy limits student casting to one departmental production per semester. This allows more acting students the ability to be cast within some level of departmental production during a semester.
Southern Utah University’s roots are deeply embedded in the study of agriculture. Students in SUU’s agricultural sciences and industries program study the latest science behind farming and apply that education first hand on the university’s 800-acre farm and 2,800-acre mountain property. Between the strong reputation of the Southern Utah University program, the internship opportunities, and hands-on nature of the program, the agricultural sciences and industries degree has earned an excellent track record for job placement of graduates in the agriculture field.
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Southern Utah University’s anthropology program has two principal goals: 1) to prepare students interested in pursuing graduate work in anthropology or professional degrees in the related fields of international business, criminology, education, medicine, and law; and 2) to provide an interesting and rigorous course of study for students seeking to understand the human cultural and biological experience through time and space. Students will master a broad range of research, critical reasoning, and oral and written communication skills designed to prepare them for life and work in an increasingly multicultural world.
Southern Utah University is among the small group of institutions that are accredited in art and design by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and offers a diverse curriculum of classes and laboratory experiences for dance majors. All Art majors are accredited by NASAD at SUU.
Bachelor's Degrees
Minors
- Art (Minor)
- Art History
- Art Education
- Graphic Design
- Ceramics/Sculpture
- Illustration
- Museum Studies
- Painting/Drawing/Printmaking
- Photography
- Elementary Education Art (see College of Education)
Southern Utah University’s arts administration program develops graduates who balance administrative systems with the creative process in an effort to ensure the artistic integrity and economic sustainability of arts organizations.
Minor
Master’s Degree
The master of arts in arts administration (MA-AA) degree track includes specialized graduate coursework totaling 36 credit hours (see MA Curriculum) that develop graduates who balance administrative systems with creative process in an effort to ensure the artistic integrity and economic sustainability of arts organizations.
The master of fine arts in arts administration (MFA-AA) degree track is a two-year resident academic and experiential learning course of study that begins each fall. The program includes 60 credit hours (see MFA Curriculum) combined with work opportunities through our professional affiliates: artsFUSION, Frehner Museum of Natural History, the Southern Utah Museum of Art, SUU’s College of Performing and Visual Arts, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival
Southern Utah University's athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program is unique because it gives students the opportunity to work closely with NCAA Division I college athletes, local high school sports teams, and chiropractors and physicians from throughout the southern Utah region, providing a wide range of hands-on experience unmatched by other undergraduate programs across the state.
Southern Utah University provides a bachelor of science degree in aviation with two emphases: Rotor-Wing (helicopter) and Fixed Wing (airplane). These tracks share a common core of both general education and aviation core courses. Specialized flight labs for the two Pilot specializations involve simulators and various aircraft which are housed at the Cedar City Airport. The bachelor of science in aviation is designed to provide extensive training and boasts an over 95% job placement rate.
Associate’s Degree
- Aviation - Fixed-Wing Pilot Emphasis (A.A.S.)
- Aviation - Rotor-Wing Pilot Emphasis (A.A.S.)
- Aviation - Unmanned Aircraft Operator Emphasis (A.A.S.)
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (A.A.S.)
Bachelor’s Degree
- Aerospace/Aviation Sciences - Fixed-Wing Emphasis (B.S.)
- Aerospace/Aviation Sciences - Rotor-Wing Emphasis (B.S.)
Master's Degree
Certificate
Southern Utah University’s biology major educates students in a variety of areas, including: botany, forensic science, biology education, zoology. Because classes are purposely kept small, students have opportunities to work closely with their biology instructors on research projects, assignments, and field trips to the major ecoregions located within driving distance of SUU. This combination of coursework and experiential learning prepares students for post-baccalaureate pursuits
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Minor
Southern Utah University's MBA program is AACSB accredited and designed to create business leaders. Students will be instructed by professors with real-world experience dedicated to fostering their professional development. This unique approach to education has placed Southern Utah University's MBA program in the Top 100 in the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report. This degree provides multiple ways for students to develop skills to succeed. SUU students are able to pursue a global focus or stay closer to home with a variety of local businesses.
In the accelerated program, full-time students can complete the MBA in one year if they have previously satisfied a set of foundation-course requirements typically obtained with a bachelor’s degree in a business field. A comprehensive program, which can be completed in two years of full-time study, is also available for those without prior business training. MBA courses are offered in both face-to-face and online formats, and the entire degree can be completed online if desired.
Business analytics is not merely about numbers; it's about unraveling the mysteries hidden within data, enabling informed decision-making. In today's efficiency-driven landscape, mastering business analytics provides a strategic advantage, allowing you to dissect intricate problems, discern patterns, and communicate insights effectively. Think of it as acquiring a superpower in the business world, empowering you to navigate complexities and drive impactful changes.
Business Analytics opportunities at SUU:
Southern Utah University's business education program is designed specifically for those students with a strong desire to teach business at the secondary education level. By graduating from this SUU degree program, you will complete all the requirements to be licensed to teach business in the state of Utah. In addition, every student in the Business Education degree program participates in Professional Business Leaders (PBL) and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), organizations that provide excellent experience and career connections for the future.
The Ceramics/Sculpture emphasis leads to a professional BFA degree intended for students wishing to work in three-dimensional media, particularly ceramic materials. Both sculptural and vessel approaches are explored in this degree program. Candidates generally choose one area in which to focus for the final portfolio and senior exhibition. Students achieving the BFA will either work as studio artists, in cross disciplines, or continue their studies in graduate degree programs. Those choosing a ceramics focus will know and understand advanced throwing and hand building skills, kiln firing in gas, electric, sodium vapor, wood-fire, and other kilns; and will know studio safety and hazard prevention, glaze and clay formulation, and post firing techniques. Emphasis is placed on creative problem solving and expression, creative thinking and spatial reasoning.
Southern Utah University’s bachelor of science in chemistry is an active discipline vital to human existence and essential to the understanding of industrial, economic, medical, biological and environmental issues. Students study and research in modern, fully-mediated wireless classrooms and laboratory facilities that are equipped with a full range of laboratory instruments. Our professional chemistry emphasis is certified by the American Chemical Society and our chemistry program routinely ranks above the 90th percentile of the nation according to the Educational Testing Services major field exam.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Southern Utah University’s Department of Communication offers students undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificates and minor options of study. The mission of the communication department is to provide opportunities for its students to apply the principles and theories of human communication and mass media in situations that simulate the professional world.
Bachelor’s Degree
Certificate (Undergraduate)
Minor
Online Graduate Degree
Southern Utah University’s Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity (CSCY) provides rigorous ABET-accredited programs that enable students to pursue graduate studies and careers in computer science and information security. Faculty are dedicated to the success of students in and outside of the classroom, and have expertise in various areas of computer science and information security. The body of knowledge resulting from this discipline contains theories for understanding computing systems and methods; design methodology, algorithms, and tools; methods for the testing of concepts; methods of analysis and verification; and knowledge representation and implementation
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Master’s Degree
With demand at an all-time high, Southern Utah University's Master of Cyber Security and Information Assurance meets the needs of the global industry. This program focuses on the design and management of systems tasked with defending networks from external threats, such as terrorism. Students will gain experience in counterintelligence, defense, homeland security, and law enforcement, thereby producing graduates with a multifaceted skill-set.
Southern Utah University’s construction program helps students become professionals in the construction industry, directing commercial and residential construction projects by providing leadership for engineers and architects and providing oversight to project timelines and budgets. This requires that construction managers possess a working knowledge of construction, the skills to make prudent business decisions and a sound knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts—all areas covered in SUU’s construction management program.
Southern Utah University’s criminal justice bachelor’s degree program is an immersion in practical, street-based reality. Unlike many criminal justice programs, at SUU you won’t spend weeks reading about theories of criminal justice, you’ll gain the kind of practical experience you can actually apply in whatever branch of criminal justice you decide to enter. On the SUU campus in Cedar City, Utah, there is a fully-functional mock courtroom, crime lab, mock crime scenes, and iPads with the actual software police officers use in their investigations of real crimes.
Southern Utah University's Master of Cyber Security & Information Assurance meets the needs of the global industry, with demand at an all-time high. This program focuses on the design and management of systems tasked with defending networks from external threats, such as terrorism. Students will gain experience in counterintelligence, defense, homeland security, and law enforcement, thereby producing graduates with a multifaceted skill-set.
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Master’s Degrees
Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration offers students the opportunity to study dance within a liberal arts curriculum. Southern Utah University is accredited by the National Association of School of Dance (NASD) and offers a diverse curriculum of classes and laboratory experiences for dance majors. Labs are offered in studio, stage, and production to give student dancers opportunities to choreograph, design, direct and perform. Students are able to study at an advanced level in ballet, modern, and jazz dance styles.
The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration at SUU employs both nationally- and internationally-renowned faculty members who are dedicated to sharing their skills and experiences for preparing students for future careers. Instructors are deeply focused and offer a personalized approach to education.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
This certificate in Data Science provides a foundation for students in computer science, science, math or business to gain a foundational knowledge of the techniques and mathematics of data science. Students will be able to use these tools in their chosen field. This certificate is targeted toward students who are already majoring in fields where data science is playing an increasing role, to provide them a fundamental background in this field.
Southern Utah University’s Economics Program provides students with high quality educational opportunities and excellent preparation for professional careers or graduate school. Highly effective teaching—focused on student learning—is the hallmark of the program. The faculty also strives to make meaningful intellectual contributions, by conducting and disseminating the results of research and related scholarly activities, and to provide service to the university, the economics profession and society. Economics is an unusual major that is both liberal arts, since it’s a social science, and professional, since it’s a fundamental discipline for business. Because it emphasizes the development of thinking and problem-solving skills, economics prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers and a changing environment.
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Master’s Degree
Southern Utah University’s Department of Teacher Education offers students the opportunity to major in elementary education or secondary education. The goals of the education department are to develop educators who are academically competent, experienced, prepared, understand the need for both art and science in education and have effective classroom management. Partnerships with Iron County School District, Art Works for Kids, the Utah Arts Council, U.S. Forest and Park Service, SUU Outdoor initiative, Southwest Education Development Center K-16 Regional Alliance, and many others provide our students with opportunities to be involved in internships, work opportunities, hands-on learning experience, and professional development growth.
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Master’s Degree
Teaching Licensure
Southern Utah University's Master of Education, designed from the ground-up to offer current teachers the opportunity to further their careers. This program, which is CAEP-accredited, allows teachers to gain the certification they need without sacrificing flexibility. Professionals with extensive teaching credentials instruct graduate students, often using 21st century technologies to bring innovation to the classroom. This approach has led to certifications with the NBPTA, ISLLC, and the Utah Effective Teaching Standards group, which makes SUU graduates competitive outside of the intermountain west.
Southern Utah University offers one of the most well-respected elementary education bachelor’s degree programs in Utah. School districts throughout the state specifically seek out SUU graduates for employment because they are known to be well-trained and possess excellent and extensive experience working in the classroom with students prior to graduation. In fact, no other program in Utah requires more classroom experience than the Southern Utah University elementary education program. Virtually every class elementary education majors take requires a practicum experience.
Bachelor’s Degree
Elementary Education Areas of Concentration/Specialization
Master’s Degree
Southern Utah University's Master of Education, designed from the ground-up to offer current teachers the opportunity to further their careers. This program, which is CAEP-accredited, allows teachers to gain the certification they need without sacrificing flexibility. Professionals with extensive teaching credentials instruct graduate students, often using 21st century technologies to bring innovation to the classroom. This approach has led to certifications with the NBPTA, ISLLC, and the Utah Effective Teaching Standards group, which makes SUU graduates competitive outside of the intermountain west.
Southern Utah University’s ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree program acquaints students with a broad range of engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering. It is the only truly integrated engineering program offered anywhere in the state of Utah and it is excellent preparation for graduate school or to begin a career in the engineering field. Engineering is a hands-on program at SUU. Every course requires the completion of projects through which students demonstrate their understanding of the key concepts covered.
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Southern Utah University's Engineering Technology program offers three emphases: CAD/CAM, CAD/CAM-Architectural/Civil Design, and Electronics.
The Engineering Technology, B.S. program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org ABET.
Engineering Technology, CAD/CAM Emphasis
Southern Utah University is one of only a handful of institutions that offer a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with an emphasis in CAD/CAM. In our program, students gain experience in mechanical design, architectural design, civil design, layout and design, 3D solid modeling, parametrics, kinematics’ analysis, finite element analysis, animation analysis, rendering, rapid prototyping and more. Graduates who possess these skills are in high demand.
Engineering Technology, CAD-Architectural/Civil Design Emphasis
Southern Utah University is one of a very few universities that offer an ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Architectural/Civil Design. You will become proficient in vital architectural engineering and civil design skills such as mechanical design, architectural design, civil design, layout and design, 3D solid modeling, parametrics, kinematics’ analysis, finite element analysis, animation analysis, rendering, rapid prototype, and other skills.
Southern Utah University offers both a minor and a bachelor's degree program in English. The following emphases are available on both the minor and the bachelor's degree: Creative Writing, Literature, Secondary Education. In addition, a composite degree in Secondary Education/Creative Writing is available for English majors. The members of the faculty in the Department of English help students choose between various career paths such as writing the next great American novel, educating young minds, or becoming a Corporate Communications Specialist.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Southern Utah University’s Equine Studies associate degree program gives students hands-on experience working with horses. During the accredited, two-year program, you’ll cover everything from riding and training horses to horse husbandry including studies in the areas of agricultural business, vaccinations, horse production, horse science and industry, animal/livestock breeding, pest management, and range lands. The SUU Equine Studies program is the only equine-dedicated degree offered within Utah or Nevada and it is the only opportunity students have to become degree certified to work with horses.
Equine Studies (A.A.S.)
Southern Utah University’s exercise science degree is designed to provide students with knowledge and training that qualifies them for additional education through graduate studies and prepares them for careers related to the fitness, wellness, and sport industries. Pre-allied health science, pre-physical therapy and physician assistant students may find this a viable undergraduate major.
Southern Utah University offers a few different ways to study the film industry.
Southern Utah University’s finance program provides students with high quality educational opportunities and excellent preparation for professional careers or graduate school. Highly effective teaching - focused on student learning - is the hallmark of the program. The faculty also strives to make meaningful intellectual contributions, by conducting and disseminating the results of research and related scholarly activities, and to provide service to the university, the finance profession and society. Finance is a fundamental business discipline and graduates go into positions in all industries and levels of business. Strong financial management is critical for entrepreneurs, small businesses and large corporations.
Southern Utah University offers a bachelor of the arts in French, a B.A. in French teaching and a French minor. The program has tutors and other opportunities to help students learn and practice speaking with others. Knowledge of French prepares students to compete in the global economy and enhances career opportunities in many fields. Pairing a French major with a second major (such as art history, political science, English, history, biology, business, or economics) makes students more marketable.
Southern Utah University’s GIS courses and laboratory serve many departments, degrees, and affiliated entities across the SUU campus and surrounding communities. The GIS program and laboratory use the most current technology, hardware, and software available. The GIS lab offers service learning opportunities to students through local and regional projects and internships. The mission of the GIS program is to prepare individuals to integrate spatial technologies with studies in other disciplines. We provide a learning environment that fosters undergraduate research.
Geography is traditionally divided into three areas, and all three are offered in the Southern Utah University’s geography curriculum. These include (1) physical geography, an examination of earth's physical systems; (2) human or cultural geography, which explores spatial relationships in human activities; and (3) technical or applied geography, including the technologies of geographic research, which encompasses cartography, GIS, GPS, and related technologies.
The geology program at Southern Utah University is located in one of the most geologically spectacular settings in the country. The program stresses field-based experiences and undergraduate research opportunities while students earn their geology degree in this stunning setting.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Languages & Philosophy offers a German minor. Students in the department have tutors and language tables available to them and various study abroad trips are planned each year to immerse the student in a country's culture.
German (Minor)
Global studies is a interdisciplinary minor supporting students in developing skill sets related to intercultural awareness and competence that are essential in preparing them for life and work in a fiercely globally competitive marketplace. More specifically, the global studies minor emphasizes skills and competencies that serve to empower traditionally disenfranchised groups, such as women, religious and ethnic minorities across socioeconomic classes.
Southern Utah University's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in graphic design is a professional degree which focuses on intensive work in art and design supported by a program of general studies. This degree provides a foundation for the student; to develop strategies to solve communication problems and design effective communication products. Courses focusing on branding, web and interactivity, print publications and packaging are just a few of the classes in a project-based curriculum. Emphasis is placed on real-world problem-solving, while allowing room for experimentation and growth for each student. Southern Utah University is among the small group of institutions that are accredited in art and design by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Bachelor's Degree
Minor
Southern Utah University offers several areas of study related to health. Pre-Allied HealthSciences students are well positioned for acceptance into their chosen post-baccalaureate healthcare programs. Health Education provides students with background and preparation to effectively teach health related courses in public and private schools.
Southern Utah University’s history program is committed to preparing undergraduate students to understand their historical and cultural heritage. It supports the university’s mission by emphasizing excellence in teaching with courses grounded in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, a curriculum designed to foster knowledge of human cultures and instill intellectual and practical skills involving inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, written and oral communication, teamwork and problem solving. In cooperation with the College of Education, the department prepares students for teaching careers in elementary and secondary schools, and it works to qualify majors for graduate study and advanced administrative specialization.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Southern Utah University’s hotel, resort, and hospitality management program prepares students to become general managers with strong training in hospitality business operations, management, customer service, financial services, leadership and event planning. Within a few hours of some of the nation’s best resorts and hotels, students spend considerable time learning hospitality management outside of class from industry leaders throughout the intermountain west and inside the classroom from professors with extensive industry experience.
The illustration program leads to a professional BFA degree that focuses on combining an individual artistic voice with the power of story; making it unique within the Intermountain West. Completing the professional illustration degree requires students to spend extensive time developing their talents in the use of digital and traditional media to create a portfolio focused on individual goals. The illustration faculty are successful professionals who are committed to leveraging their networks for the benefit of students. Many students publish professionally before graduation and alumni enjoy success throughout the profession. Southern Utah University is among the small group of institutions that are accredited in art and design by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Information systems is concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information, especially in large organizations. In particular, information systems deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information. Information systems is a vital part in today's businesses. Most businesses would not be able to function without some type of information systems.
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Southern Utah University's Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies offers students the freedom of creating and customizing a degree that integrates multiple interests from different disciplines. In the BIS program, students can combine courses and have two or more emphases from various disciplines to prepare them for an ever-changing job market, in which interdisciplinary knowledge offers a distinct advantage.
Southern Utah University’s Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degree provides an opportunity for students to build a graduate degree from three disciplines, resulting in a unique interdisciplinary experience. Since this 30-credit degree allows you to develop an individualized program of study, you can tailor it to your personal passions and career objectives. You will enjoy the flexibility of online and/or face-to-face courses, taught by highly-qualified faculty.
Southern Utah University’s certificate in international business is designed to prepare students for future management roles in global business practices by gaining understanding in international environmental dimensions, developing management skills in foreign culture, and participating in experimental education through study abroad opportunities. Students interested in obtaining experience in international business topics and study abroad opportunities will be encouraged to complete requirements to obtain the certificate in international business.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice administers an interdisciplinary academic program in international relations which can serve as the basis for a specialized study of political science, or for a study of international relations by students with majors in other departments. The purpose of the certificate is to increase academic interest in the study of international affairs and to offer students valuable certification for future applications for graduate study or professional careers.
Studying leadership is like honing the ultimate life skill – it's not just about guiding others, but also understanding oneself deeply. Effective leadership is the glue that holds successful teams and organizations together. It’s about inspiring, empowering, and fostering collaboration, traits that are invaluable in any career path. Whether you're aiming to lead a small team or an entire company, mastering leadership equips you with the tools to navigate challenges, inspire innovation, and create a positive impact.
Southern Utah University’s undergraduate legal studies program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to work effectively, competently, ethically, and successfully as legal professionals in a law office/firm, corporation/business entity, government agency, or the public sector, as well to support students in seeking their goals of attending law school and becoming attorneys.
Southern Utah University’s library media department offers all the coursework necessary for the library media minor and the Utah Library Media Endorsement (both undergraduate and graduate).
Teaching Endorsement
Minor
With a AACSB-accredited degree in management from SUU, students are poised to take on the business world with all the necessary tools to succeed. In today's fast-paced and uncertain business environment, an education is more important than ever for business people to navigate their companies and their careers. Prepare now for a successful career in management with a thorough foundation in principles of business that include accounting, finance, organizational behavior & leadership, international business, marketing, human resources, statistics and more.
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Minor
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Certificate
In the accelerated program, full-time students can complete the MBA in one year if they have previously satisfied a set of foundation-course requirements typically obtained with a bachelor’s degree in a business field. A comprehensive program, which can be completed in two years of full-time study, is also available for those without prior business training. MBA courses are offered in both face-to-face and online formats, and the entire degree can be completed online if desired
Marketing is not just about selling products; it's about understanding people's desires and crafting compelling narratives that resonate. In a noisy digital age, where attention is the new currency, mastering marketing techniques gives you the power to cut through the clutter and leave a lasting impression. You'll delve into consumer psychology, explore creative strategies, and harness the potential of digital platforms, transforming you into a storyteller and strategist.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Mathematics is committed to offering a well-rounded academic program that will enhance the lives of those who take its courses. The demand for mathematical knowledge and skills is high in both industry and education. In secondary schools, the two greatest shortages of qualified teachers across the nation are in mathematics and technology.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Endorsement
Southern Utah University’s military science minor is a 16-credit program offered through the Department of Military Science in the School of Business. Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and can be woven into a traditional college curriculum. During classes, leadership labs, physical training and field training exercises, students learn firsthand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and conduct missions as an officer in the Army. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, students can earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and be commissioned into the Active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
Minor
Add-On Program
Southern Utah University’s museum studies minor is offered in connection with the Southern Utah Museum of Art – SUU's state-of-the-art curatorial and exhibition facility. It serves as both a working museum which fosters interns and trainees in the field and a public-oriented venue with significant ongoing involvement and engagement with the community. The minor in museum studies will enhance graduates’ prospects for work in a gallery, museum or arts organization, reporting on and reviewing art, design and architecture for a newspaper, magazine or periodical, and most significantly, in museology. Southern Utah University is among the small group of institutions that are accredited in art and design by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Minor
Southern Utah University is accredited in music by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The program allows students to have an emphasis in vocal performance, instrumental performance, or piano performance. The music program’s courses are taught by faculty, not graduate assistants, which allow students to create a personal relationship with music faculty and helps them to succeed. Music majors also have the opportunity to get on-campus jobs within their department as music librarian, stage manager, theory tutor or office staff member.
Bachelor’s Degree
Minor
Master’s Degree
Southern Utah University's Master of Music Education is a 30-credit graduate program designed specifically for current music teachers. Teachers will utilize their classrooms as experimental laboratories while they master best practices and refine their group leadership, making it easier to convey the complexities -and the wonder- of musicality to students.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Arts Administration offers you the opportunity to the study musical theatre within a professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Students must be admitted to SUU and then audition into the BFA program. There are two points of entry into the program, beginning of freshman year or end of freshman year. This degree program is great for students who are looking for a professional career in musical theatre upon graduation.
The Department offers opportunities to work with Mainstage, student producing organization Second Studio, and a series of Black Box productions. Between those productions there are typically 12 – 13 different shows produced within the department a year providing numerous ways for students to become involved. Departmental casting policy limits student casting to one departmental production per semester. This allows more acting students the ability to be cast within some level of departmental production during a semester.
Boasting 100% teacher job placement for the past five-plus years, Southern Utah University’s Music Education Degree with a secondary instrumental emphasis is a rigorous and competitive program. Students will study with experienced educators in small classes where individual attention and learning are paramount. Studies in instrumental literature, methods, and conducting, as well as choral emphasis, with real-life experiences in area schools make this degree a valuable preparation for teaching in middle and high school band and orchestra programs.
Bachelor’s Degree (on-campus)
Master’s Degree (online*)
Southern Utah University's Master of Music Education is a 30-credit graduate program designed specifically for current music teachers. Teachers will utilize their classrooms as experimental laboratories while they master best practices and refine their group leadership, making it easier to convey the complexities -and the wonder- of musicality to students.
* The Masters program has a 3-week on-campus requirement.
Southern Utah University’s department of nursing is made up of academic programs that prepare individuals for professional nursing practice. A bachelor of science in nursing is recommended for students preparing for entry into nursing practice. SUU offers a learning-centered education that meets the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. The purpose of the department of nursing is to provide learning opportunities that engage students in a comprehensive program of classroom and experiential learning that emphasizes caring, critical thinking, problem solving, ethical decision making, and communication.
Students in the Southern Utah University nutrition program choose between the pre-dietetic track or the allied health track depending on their specific career goals. The nutrition program at SUU prepares students for graduate dietetic and medical programs, including SUU's Dietetics program which enables students to earn 2 degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in 5 years. All throughout their coursework, SUU nutrition professors are deeply invested in their students’ success and advise them on career plans, mentor them, and support them in their passion to enter this growing career field. By graduation day, students are well prepared to take the next step in their nutrition career, be that graduate school, or an entry-level position in the field.
Southern Utah University’s graduate certificate program for online teaching gives educators the chance to distinguish themselves and meet the needs of digital-age education. This competency-focused graduate certificate grants learners the opportunity to develop skills by doing, not just by reading and listening. Each student of this program is given their own sandbox in the Canvas learning management system (LMS) on the first day of class. Most of their graded learning activities take place right there.
Certificate
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (ORPT) is an interdisciplinary degree program offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation within the College of Education. The interdisciplinary nature of the program includes coursework from Agriculture Science, Biology, Communications, Geology, and Hotel and Hospitality Management.
Emphases include:
An academic minor is also available for study.
The Southern Utah University Studio Arts program leads to a professional BFA degree for students who wish to pursue a career as a studio artist and/or continue their education by completing an MFA graduate degree. Students at SUU receive a solid foundation in fundamentals of two-dimensional design, painting, color theory, drawing, figure drawing and anatomy, printmaking, and art history. They are continually guided by faculty and are encouraged to develop their own artistic voice by exploring their personal interests in image making. At the end of four years, students will have a body of work that permits them to gain acceptance into a gallery or continue their education with an MFA. Many graduates are currently teaching as professors across the United States and are represented in professional galleries and venues. Southern Utah University is among the small group of institutions that are accredited in art and design by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
At Southern Utah University, the mission of the philosophy program is twofold: first, to provide students with a rigorous foundation in the core areas of philosophy (logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and history of philosophy), with classes that expose students to the central concepts, thinkers, methods, and debates in these areas; and second, to nurture students’ critical thinking abilities, by showing them how to identify, analyze, construct, and evaluate arguments of all different types, and by requiring them to actively practice these skills (both orally and in written work). In this way, students are equipped for success after college, whether their plan is to pursue philosophy in graduate school, to attend professional school in another discipline, or to immediately begin their careers.
This professional BFA degree has an integrated approach to fine art practice and professional skills combining both the processes of the past with the technology of the future. The program prepares the photographers of tomorrow to enter a wide range of photographic specialties from gallery art to commercial photography as well as hybrids of photography and design. Students will gain experience in studio lighting, large format photography, alternative photographic processes, digital capture and printing, and traditional black and white techniques. With close proximity to some of the greatest national parks in America, and access to dedicated photographic equipment and facilities, students are able to explore their creativity as well as the inspiring natural beauty of the region. Southern Utah University is among the small group of institutions that are accredited in art and design by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Bachelor's Degree
Minor
Known as the "Coaching Factory", Southern Utah University has a long history of producing a high-quality physical education program. With bachelor and minor programs available, students can build physical education into their plan for a future career. The physical education and human performance degree in teaching/coaching is a certifiable major and minor approved for secondary teaching licensure at SUU. This degree is intended to provide students who wish to pursue teaching careers with the necessary knowledge, experience and training to become effective and competent teachers and coaches.
The multidisciplinary department of physical science at Southern Utah University offers undergraduate programs in chemistry, geosciences, geographic information systems, and physics. Dedicated and highly qualified faculty represent numerous disciplines, offering students expertise in the classroom and a wide variety of undergraduate research opportunities. A low student to faculty ratio guarantees a close working relationship between students and their professors, especially in upper division classes. The mission and role of the physical science teacher education degree is to provide an environment that fosters academic breadth in the disciplines of chemistry, geography, geology, physics and education in order to obtain the competencies required to teach physical science in a secondary school.
Physical Science - Teacher Education Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)
Southern Utah University’s minor in physics provides students with the background to succeed in a variety of disciplines, from geology to chemistry, mathematics to engineering. For those looking toward graduate work in the health sciences, students who study physics get the second highest scores on the MCAT (second only to biomedical engineering) as well as benefiting from the honing of critical thinking skills that the study of physics requires. Physics students at SUU are able to take advantage of the Ashcroft Observatory; a dark-sky teaching observatory open to the public as well for telescopic viewing of celestial objects.
Southern Utah University’s bachelor degree in political science is devoted to the study of the theory and practice of government and politics. The political science program complements a student’s liberal arts education with an emphasis on understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of political philosophy, public administration, law, international relations, and American government and policy. Vocational alternatives for political science majors include teaching, public management, law, and foreign service.
Though SUU does not host a pre-dental major, we offer the support and guidance to ensure students interested in the dental field are well-positioned for acceptance into dental school. SUU students majoring in biology and chemistry have gained admission to top dental schools by completing the required dental prerequisites while pursuing their undergraduate degree. College of Science academic advisors and pre-dental faculty advisors work closely with pre-dental students to chart the ideal academic program for their success.
Pre-Dentistry
Though SUU does not host a pre-med major, we offer the support and guidance to ensure students interested in medical careers are well positioned for acceptance into medical schools. Students pursuing a pre-med focus can major in:
College of Science and Engineering academic advisors and pre-med faculty advisors work closely with students to chart the ideal academic program for their success.
Pre-Medicine
In addition to a personalized education, SUU’s pre-optometry and other pre-health programs provide experiential learning opportunities to ensure that students are competitive for admission into their chosen optometry school. These opportunities include community service, job shadowing optometrists from throughout southern Utah, and participating in undergraduate research, which allows future optometrists to work closely with faculty mentors to conduct scientific research. With a personalized education plan and hands-on learning opportunities, SUU provides everything you need to prepare for optometry school.
Pre-Optometry
Though SUU does not host a pre-pharmacy major, we offer the support and guidance to ensure students interested in pharmaceutical careers are well-positioned for acceptance into pharmacy school. Our chemistry students have gained admission to top pharmacy schools by completing the required pre-pharmacy prerequisites while pursuing their undergraduate degree. College of Science academic advisors and pre-pharmacy faculty advisors work closely with our pre-pharmacy students to chart the ideal academic program for their success.
Pre-Pharmacy
Veterinary schools do not require a specific undergraduate major; however, the Departments of Agriculture and Nutrition Science and Biology cooperate closely in offering students the appropriate combination of courses and experiences to meet admission requirements. An SUU bachelor’s degree in biology with complementary elective courses or a minor in agriculture can be earned in approximately four years and is excellent preparation for veterinary school or graduate studies in animal sciences or biology. A second option is the BIS degree in agricultural science and industries with an emphasis in animal science and industries and appropriate biological and physical science courses as electives.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Unlock your potential with our online Project Management programs. Dive into methodologies, gain hands-on experience, and master the art of effective project leadership. Elevate your career to new heights with a graduate certificate or a full MBA in Project Management.
Southern Utah University’s psychology bachelor’s degree program explores the fascinating science of behavior and mental processes. Students may choose a research-focused course of study or the clinical/counseling-focused option. A research-focused major can lead to the more scientific aspects of a career in psychology. A clinical/counseling focus to the major is more in line with a future in counseling or human services. In addition, by taking the courses for a human services specialization, students can earn a social work license. Psychology professors are deeply involved in helping students choose courses that support their career goals and form strong mentoring relationships with students in classes.
Southern Utah University's master of public administration can be completed on-campus or 100% online. This NASPAA-accredited program gives students valuable experience in public sector work and can pave the way for municipal, state, and federal employment. Career opportunities for individuals with an MPA may include federal/state/local government, higher education administration, HR management, law enforcement administration, management consulting, or non-profit management. These career paths provide many substantially different opportunities and can make a difference in local and global communities.
Professional Sales is an on-campus program that offers students the opportunity to advance their careers by becoming better equipped to sell themselves, their products and services, or their businesses. Through the Professional Sales program, students learn the fundamentals of selling, how to manage sales, entrepreneurial skills, participate in competitions and networking events that can be applied to a variety of different careers.
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Professional Sales Minor
Certificate
SUU certificate
Launch Certificate (For High School Students)
Southern Utah University’s secondary education program is based on a thorough preparation in the liberal arts and sciences, professional studies, and in-specialty courses--all of which form a dynamic collaboration that combines theory, practice, content and skill. The program provides opportunities for the prospective teacher to become effective in the classroom, meeting the demands of a challenging and changing educational environment and satisfying state licensure requirements.
Offered Subjects:
- Art
- Business
- Dance
- Education
- English
- History
- Languages
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical & Biological Sciences
- Physical Education
- Social Sciences
- Theatre Arts
Southern Utah University’s minor in Shakespeare studies fosters SUU’s exploration of Shakespeare and the Renaissance across multiple disciplines. Students study Shakespeare’s work by exploring the disciplines of theatre, literature, and history to understand the plays in relation to their culture, both then and now. Courses in literature/script analysis, early modern history, literary history specific to period, and acting styles provide the core of required and elective offerings, with special emphasis on the study of dramaturgy linking literary theory to practical work.
Shakespeare Studies Minor
Southern Utah University offers a composite degree in social sciences for those who are seeking licensure in secondary education. The composite degree offers the possibility of employment in several social science disciplines.
Social Science Composite, B.A., B.S.
Southern Utah University’s sociology program’s mission is to prepare students for life in diverse, global societies by introducing them to applied and conceptual tools that enhance critical understandings of the social world. With a curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, the sociology program supports the university’s academic mission (and general education requirements), fosters an understanding of sociological theories, principles, and methodologies, integrates service and experiential-learning with other pedagogies, and prepares students for advanced education in addition to careers in teaching, social work, and a variety of administrative and research occupations.
Spanish majors and minors at Southern Utah University gain proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. They also learn about Hispanic peoples and their cultures through a wide variety of upper division courses, and gain knowledge and skills that can help them succeed in many different career fields. Are you already majoring in another area? Consider a double major in Spanish. Employers and graduate schools see applicants with double majors as doubly prepared! Are you already fluent in Spanish? If so, having a major or minor in Spanish on your transcript is proof of your skills and abilities.
Southern Utah University's master of sports conditioning and performance degree continues SUU's tradition as the "Coaching Factory." It offers extensive online* course work in sports conditioning, enabling professionals to design safe and effective exercise and conditioning programs. This option allows for very flexible schedules. In addition, all students in the program have the privilege of attending three intensive summer courses involving clinical workshops on campus at SUU for 1-2 weeks. A degree in sports conditioning and performance is an innovative approach to competition and physical performance. Students will learn the foundations to help individuals perform at peak capacity develop fitness habits.
Delivery: *Online, with a 2 week on-campus requirement
Ceramics & Sculpture: The Ceramics/Sculpture emphasis leads to a professional BFA degree intended for students wishing to work in three-dimensional media, particularly ceramic materials. Both sculptural and vessel approaches are explored in this degree program. Candidates generally choose one area in which to focus on for the final portfolio and senior exhibition. Students achieving the BFA will either work as studio artists, in cross disciplines, or continue their studies in graduate degree programs (SUU ceramics students have a high record of acceptance in graduate programs since 1997). Those choosing a ceramics focus will know and understand advanced throwing and hand building skills, kiln firing in gas, electric, sodium vapor, wood-fire, and other kilns; and will know studio safety and hazard prevention, glaze and clay formulation, and post firing techniques. is placed on creative problem solving and expression, creative thinking and spatial reasoning.
Illustration: The illustration program leads to a professional BFA degree that focuses on combining an individual artistic voice with the power of story; making it unique within the intermountain west. Completing the professional illustration degree requires students to spend extensive time developing their talents in the use of digital and traditional media to create a portfolio focused on individual goals. The illustration faculty are successful professionals who are committed to leveraging their networks for the benefit of students. Many students publish professionally before graduation and alumni enjoy success throughout the profession.
Painting, Drawing & Printmaking: This program leads to a professional BFA degree for students who wish to pursue a career as a studio artist and/or continue their education by completing an MFA graduate degree. Students at SUU receive a solid foundation in the fundamentals of two-dimensional design, painting, color theory, drawing, figure drawing and anatomy, printmaking, and art history. They are continually guided by faculty and are encouraged to develop their own artistic voice by exploring their personal interests in image making. At the end of four years, students will have a body of work that permits them to gain acceptance into a gallery or continue their education with an MFA. Many graduates are currently teaching as professors across the United States and are represented in professional galleries and venues.
Photography: This professional BFA degree has an integrated approach to fine art practice and professional skills combining both the processes of the past with the technology of the future. We prepare the photographers of tomorrow to enter a wide range of photographic specialties from gallery art to commercial photography as well as hybrids of photography and design. Students will gain experience in studio lighting, large format photography, alternative photographic processes, digital capture and printing, and traditional black and white techniques. With close proximity to some of the greatest national parks in America, and access to dedicated photographic equipment and facilities, our students are able to explore their creativity as well as the inspiring natural beauty of the region.
The purpose of the sustainability studies minor is to introduce students to concepts and practices of sustainability as they apply to our contemporary society. “Sustainability” refers to the ability of current populations to meet their needs, while not compromising the ability of future generations to also meet their needs. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will be able to balance environmental, social, and economic priorities in addressing real-world problems. Through completion of the sustainability studies minor, students will gain a knowledge of the concepts and principles of sustainability, the role of biodiversity and ecosystems in the natural world, and much more. This program is offered through the History, Sociology & Anthropology Department.
Sustainability Studies (Minor)
Drawing from experienced faculty from English and Communication, the Technical Writing Certificate is available to a wide variety of majors. As a certificate program, it can be paired with a range of B.S. or B.A. degrees to convey writing proficiency. The certificate assists students in meeting three of SUU’s Essential Learning Outcomes: Communication, Problem Solving, and Integrated Learning. Students design and compose technical documents for various contexts, including several opportunities to participate in established project-based learning activities, such as writing proposals and grants for nonprofit organizations.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration offers you the opportunity to study theatre within a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Any student admitted to SUU may declare this as a major. Allows for minor or double major and is also a good option if a student is considering moving into a graduate program. Some customization is allowed within the degree to provide a student the ability to focus more into certain areas of theatre arts including design, technology, acting, directing, or a combination of any of these.
The Department offers opportunities to work with Mainstage, student producing organization Second Studio, and a series of Black Box productions. Between Mainstage, Second Studio, and Black Box productions there are typically 12 – 13 different shows produced within the department a year providing numerous ways for students to become involved.
Bachelor's Degrees
Minor
Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration offers you the opportunity to the study Theatre Design and Technology within a professional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Students must be admitted to SUU and then audition into the BFA program. There are two points of entry into the program, beginning of freshman year or end of freshman year This degree program is great for students who are looking for a professional career in theatre design and technology upon graduation.
The Department offers opportunities to work with Mainstage, student producing organization Second Studio, and a series of Black Box productions. Between Mainstage, Second Studio, and Black Box productions there are typically 12 – 13 different shows produced within the department a year providing numerous ways for students to become involved. Technical emphasis students are given the opportunity to work on at least two productions a year.
Southern Utah University’s Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration offers you the opportunity to study Theatre Education within a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Any student admitted to SUU may declare this as a major. Students are required to have a secondary teaching minor if they choose to apply for licensure at the end of the program. The goals of the education degree are to prepare students to move directly into a teaching field of secondary education.
The Department offers opportunities to work with Mainstage, student producing organization Second Studio, and a series of Black Box productions. Between Mainstage, Second Studio, and Black Box productions there are typically 12 – 13 different shows produced within the department a year providing numerous ways for students to become involved.
Southern Utah University Women and Gender Studies Program seeks to enrich and inform students, faculty, and the community by presenting forums for discussion and presentations about the accomplishments of women past and present, as well as bringing awareness of women's opportunities and needs as they relate to women in a global society.
Women and Gender Studies Minor
