About SFA Online

Stephen F. Austin State University has a strong tradition of excellence in higher education. Unfortunately, barriers such as geographic distance, employment schedules, and family obligations sometimes prevent students from coming to campus or attending scheduled classes. To overcome these barriers, SFA Online uses cutting edge technology to bring educational opportunities to you. SFA Online is one way that SFA is working to make higher education more accessible and to help you reach your academic, professional, and personal goals.

SFA’s online programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, individual programs are also accredited by national accrediting bodies in their specific fields. For example, our online teacher certification programs were among the first in the nation and are accredited by the National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE). Our masters degree in Music Education is one of few in the nationwide and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Our masters degree in Resource Interpretation is the only program of its kind endorsed by the National Park Service. SFA Online instructors are trained and certified to teach effectively online and bring years of professional and teaching experience to our courses. I believe you’ll find the quality of our courses and instructors to be the best available anywhere.

If you’ve shopped around, you know that many online programs are very expensive. In contrast, SFA Online programs are quite affordable and are priced the same as campus-based courses with an additional fee of only $25 per credit hour. Students living outside the State of Texas may also be eligible for a discount off our normal out-of-state tuition. When you consider the savings in travel expenses or that you might be able to complete your program without having to sacrifice your job or family obligations, SFA Online is a real value.

Please browse through our program and course offerings and consider how SFA Online might help you achieve your goals.