Academics
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Academic programs
°ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û offers master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees plus certificates of proficiency and technical certificates.
Use our program finder to explore all °ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û has to offer.
Explore majors & minorsColleges And Schools
College of
Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences offers programs in a variety of creative and critical fields, along with most core education courses, to provide a robust education experience.
College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences
CHEHS courses are designed to integrate theory, innovative practice, and technology in classroom and medical settings while informing students about healthcare trends and career advancement.
College of Business and Industry
The College of Business is AACSB accredited, the highest standard of excellence for postsecondary business education programs – less than 6 percent of business schools worldwide have attained AACSB accreditation.
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Graduate Studies
°ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û offers two graduate programs: the Master of Healthcare Administration and the Master in Education.
Over time the university plans to add more programs that are consistent with our mission of preparing students to succeed in an ever-changing global world while advancing economic development and quality of place.
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Student Success
Here at °ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, we strive to see our students succeed. With that goal in mind, we offer many services on campus that work to make that dream of success a reality. Some of our services include…
- Academic Assistance
- Career Preparation
- Student Support
- Advising & Registration
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Online Learning
Online learning is an essential component for fulfilling the university's academic mission.
°ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û incorporates synchronous and asynchronous learning via the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS). Distance education courses are also offered via compressed interactive video to select off-campus sites.
Academic Resources
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Honors Program
The Myles Friedman Honors Program provides an enriched educational opportunity for bright, motivated first-year students with strong academic backgrounds, including a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and ACT composite scores at or above 27. Admission is competitive, and the number of applicants accepted is limited.
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International Education
Whether you are an international student attending °ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û or you are interested in studying abroad, the Office of International Relations can assist you in reaching your educational goals.
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Concurrent Credit
Whether learning in one of the 10 areas of study in the Western Arkansas Technical Center or taking general education courses through °ÂÃÅ¿ª²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û at a local high school, the university offers many learning opportunities for high school students to prepare themselves for the transition to college or employment.