Lander County School District + SUU Online

At a Glance

• Tuition: $9,801 ($363/credit)
• Duration: 12 - 18 months
• Total Credits: 27 (with a Master's)

Program Details

This academic program prepares students to gain administrative licensure in Utah and Nevada. The licensure can be obtained on its own for students with a Master's degree or it can be combined with SUU's online Master of Education program.

Transformational change in a school begins with one person. Through Southern Utah University's Administration and Supervision (Leadership) program, that one person is you. We understand that our world needs great school leaders. Our program is more than a certificate or advanced degree - we empower future principals and educational leaders through critical inquiry, reflection and dynamic leadership strategies.

Most of this 100% online program is taught in 7-week sessions so you can focus on just one or two courses at a time. You can attend full time or part-time and finish in as few as 12 months.

SUU will order your transcript for graduate program applicants. Scholarships available.

For licensure details, speak with your Academic Advisor.

Prepare for These Positions:

• K12 Principal
• K12 Assistant Principal
• Education Executive Director

At a Glance

• Tuition: $14,520 ($440/credit)
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Total Credits: 33

Program Details

Combine your passion for the visual and performing arts with elevated business expertise when you earn your Master of Arts in Arts Administration online from Southern Utah University. Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to become a well-rounded arts advocate and administrative leader who helps fulfill the vision of nonprofit arts organizations.

Through SUU's experience-focused curriculum, you will learn and practice the principles of arts administration, including general arts management, organizational leadership, national and international policy creation, financial management, industry-specific marketing and grant writing. Apply your newly acquired knowledge to case studies, a comprehensive capstone project and your current workplace or volunteer setting with the support of the same world-class faculty who teach on campus.

Classes are just 7-weeks long, so you can focus on just 1 or 2 subjects at a time. SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs.

Prepare for These Positions

• Elementary Arts Teacher
• Secondary Arts Teacher
• Drama/Theater Teacher
• Arts/Theater Education Director
• Fundraising Manager
• Marketing & Events Manager
• Government Relations Manager

At a Glance

• Tuition: $15,840 ($440/credit)
• Duration: 2 years or less
• Total Credits: 36

Program Details

The customizable Master of Public Administration (MPA) program provides an intellectual, collaborative and engaged learning environment where practical and theoretical concepts of public administration are presented, and experiential learning is prioritized. The MPA Program offers a Higher Education Administration Emphasis for students with a variety of electives to choose from. Versatile in its design, students may customize the program to suit their personal interests and career objectives

This 100% online program allows for students to attend full-time or part-time and finish in as few as 2 years or less. The MPA program is structured around 14-week courses and offers both online and on-campus courses. The online MPA option provides working adults the flexibility to study around their schedule and have an efficient balance of work, education, and personal commitments.

SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs. Study abroad opportunities and scholarships available.

Prepare for These Positions

• Higher Education Administrator
• Program Coordinator
• Dean of a University

At a Glance

• Tuition: $13,200 ($440)
• Duration: 18 Months
• Total Credits: 30

Program Details

Amplify your passion for the music industry with a Master of Music in Music Technology online degree program. These 100 percent online programs are designed specifically to accommodate the lifestyle demands of working musicians, technicians, teachers and producers. Finish your degree in as few as 12 months.

Choose from four cutting-edge areas of emphasis and master current, in-practice technology.

• Game Audio Technology
• Film Music Technology
• Studio Technology
• Audio Engineering

Or opt for a Graduate Certificate in Audio Engineering that is just 12 credit hours and can be completed in 4 months for just $5,256.

Classes are just 7-weeks long, so you can focus on just 1 or 2 subjects at a time. SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs.

Prepare for These Positions

• Game Audio Specialist
• Game or Film Music Composer
• Studio Engineer
• Studio Recording Artist
• Sound Designer
• Music Producer
• Media & Event Audio Specialist
• Podcast Editor/Producer
• Music Technology Instructor

At a Glance

• Tuition: $13,200 ($440/credit)
• Duration: 13 months
• Total Credits: 30

Program Details

Designed for school music educators, this graduate program is built with online coursework during the school year and 2-3 week on-campus sessions in June each year. More than one-third of the program is dedicated to electives and personalized projects, so you can focus on mastering the skills that matter most to you. Gain valuable experience by using your classroom as a hands-on laboratory to perfect best practices, expand pedagogy, and develop as both an educator and an artist.

Explore specialized topics such as composition, music software, recording, teaching music production, and recruitment strategies.

Most of this online program is taught online. Students are required to attend two 2-week on-campus sessions, one taught each June. Students should apply for the MMEd by May to start their program with the first on-campus session. Then attend the on-campus session the following June, completing studies online during the school year. University housing is available for the on-campus sessions for $750. Students who wish to share a room can split the cost.

Admissions requirements include a resume, statement of purpose, and 3 letters of recommendation, one of them from an administrator confirming employment status.

SUU will order your transcript for graduate program applicants. Scholarships and departmental Tuition Waivers available.

Prepare for These Positions

• Elementary Music Teacher
• Secondary Music Teacher
• Band/Orchestra Director
• Choir Teacher

At a Glance

• Tuition: $13,068 ($363/credit)
• Duration: 18 months
• Total Credits: 30-36

Program Details

The online Master of Education program helps you apply advanced teaching skills in your current classroom. In this 100 percent online program, you will further develop the professional knowledge and skills needed in today’s learning environments.

In addition to the meaningful core curriculum, students may select from the following emphasis options:

• General
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Educational Foundations & Policy
• Higher Education & Student Affairs
• Special Education
• Administration and Supervision

Students can add Administrative Licensure to this degree program in order to qualify for licensure to be a school administrator in Utah or Nevada.

This 100% online program is taught in 7-week sessions so you can focus on just one or two courses at a time. Administration and Supervision also includes some 14-week courses. You can attend full time or part-time and finish in as few as 18 months.

SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs. Scholarships available.

Prepare for These Positions:

• Elementary School Teacher
• Secondary School Teacher
• K12 Special Education Teacher
• Instructional Designer
• College Student Affairs Manager
• K12 Administrator (with licensure)

What Our Students Have To Say

"Our classroom community has boomed! Students were so excited to help [with my study] and were so supportive. The lessons we used helped students who normally would not share, willingly participate."

-Xiomara Ruiz, Elementary 3-5 Teacher

Accolades

At a Glance

• Tuition: $13,200 ($440/credit)
• Duration: 12 months
• Total Credits: 30

Program Details

The versatile, online Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program provides the opportunity for you to build a graduate degree from three disciplines. In this 100 percent online program, you will further develop the professional knowledge and skills needed in today's learning environment.

In order to develop an individualized program of study, students may select 3 from the following disciplines:

• Arts Administration
• Aviation
• Business Administration
• Contemporary Animal Services Leadership
• Creative Writing
• Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
• Education
• General Studies
• Global Health
• Human Values
• Leadership Studies
• Music Technology
• National Parks & Public lands
• Non-profit Management
• Online Teaching
• Public Administration
• School Library (endorsement available)
• Social Media & Public Relations
• Special Education
• TESOL
• Writing & Rhetoric

Classes are just 7-weeks long, so you can focus on just 1 or 2 subjects at a time. SUU will order your transcript for graduate programs. Scholarships and departmental tuition waivers available.

Prepare for These Positions

• School Librarian (with endorsement)
• Business Educator
• Technology Educator
• Non-profit Manager
• Leadership Advisor

What Our Students Have To Say

“SUU is really affordable with no compromise on quality, rigor or integrity.” “The MIS offered a perfect combination of skills for my career and my own business. I hadn't seen this anywhere else, plus online learning made it accessible from home.”

-Tawny Hammond, Director of No Kill Advancement at Best Friends, MIS Alumna

At a Glance

• Tuition: $36,840 - $41,752 ($307/credit)
• Duration: 3-4 years
• Total Credits: 120 - 136

Program Details

Begin with no experience and graduate as a licensed teaching professional with Southern Utah University's Bachelor of Elementary Education. This program offers endorsements in ESL, Math Ed, or Library Media, and includes a dual-licensure option in Special Education. You can also bridge 12 credits in Educational Foundations & Policy or Special Ed into a master’s degree. This program is designed to meet Utah state licensure qualifications.

In this 100 percent online program you will be able to get hands-on experience in classrooms near you. You can attend full time or part-time and finish in as few as 3 years.

Prepare for These Positions

• Elementary School Teacher
• K12 Special Education Teacher (with endorsement)
• School Librarian (with endorsement)

What Our Students Have To Say

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At a Glance

• Tuition: $18,420 ($307/credit)
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Total Credits: 60

Program Details

Begin with no experience and graduate with a foundation as an educator with Southern Utah University's Associate of Elementary Education. In addition to general education courses, you will acquire skills in human development, curriculum, assessment, and teaching strategies.

In this 100 percent online program you study around your schedule and never need to step foot on campus. Attend full time or part-time and finish in as few as 12 months. Plus an associates degree is well accepted by other universities when pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Prepare for These Positions

• Teaching Aide
• Teaching Assistant

At a Glance

• Tuition: $100/credit
• Duration: Varies
• Total Credits: Determined by ASD

Program Details

Looking for a Utah teaching license and already have a bachelor's degree? SUU's APPEL program is the answer for district employees.

The Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL) is a program through the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) that enables school district employees to gain a Utah teaching license for K12 or Special Education.

With APPEL you will be given a professional learning plan (PLP) by your employer school district after the APPEL district program manager reviews your transcripts. The manager’s evaluation will determine how many credits and courses you need to meet licensure requirements. Special Education APPEL PLPs are made by the Utah State Office of Education.

Once you complete the courses for your individual plan, the school district will recommend you for licensure with the state.

SUU does not handle any of the licensure or set up for the program. SUU solely offers classes that may be required for individuals completing this licensure program.

In this 100 percent online program you can study around your schedule, and have the traditional structure to help you stay on track. Courses are just 7-weeks long. It is recommended that you enroll in only one or two courses at a time.

Up to 12 credits of this program may be rolled into an SUU M.Ed.

Prepare for These Positions

• K12 school teacher in Utah
• K12 special education teacher in Utah

At a Glance

• Tuition:
• Undergrad $5,526 ($307/credit)
• Grad $6,534 ($363/credit)
• Duration: 1-2 years
• Total Credits: 18

Program Details

Become endorsed as a K12 School Librarian in Utah through SUU's online Library Media Endorsement program. All of the coursework for this 18-credit program can be completed online, so you can study around your schedule. The program includes practicum hours which can be completed at a school near you. Courses include learner development, reader engagement, leadership, organization, technology, and information literacy.

The program is offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The cost and workload are less for undergraduates. We recommend graduate courses for anyone interested in pursuing a Master's degree in the future.

The credits from the Library Media Endorsement can roll into SUU's online Master of Education and Master of Interdisciplinary Studies degrees.

While SUU does not require a teaching license to be accepted into this endorsement program, the state of Utah requires an active elementary or secondary teaching license when applying for the endorsement when your program is finished.

Prepare for These Positions

• Elementary School Librarian
• Secondary School Librarian