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Programs Offered
The following is a list of Undergraduate, Graduate, and Certification programs offered online or partially online from Stephen F. Austin State University. For more information visit the program’s website or contact the academic department directly.

Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs
Online Special Education Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
National Online Head Start Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
RN to BSN Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
Ag at a Distance Bachelor's Degree Completion Program with Tyler Junior College
The Elementary Education EC-6 Distance Education Degree Completion Program
The Elementary Education 4-8 Middle-Level Grades Distance Education Degree Completion Program

Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Science in Human Sciences
Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
Master of Education, Early Childhood Specialist Program
Master of Education, Standard Elementary Program
Master of Education, Content Emphasis Program
Master of Arts in Music Education
Master of Science in Resource Interpretation
Master of Education with All-Level Professional Reading Specialist Certification

Certification Programs
Family & Consumer Sciences Distance Education Alliance
ESL and Bilingual Certification Program
Master Reading Teacher Certification Program
The Elementary Education Post Baccalaureate Initial Certification (PBIC) Program
Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Administration
Graduate Certificate in Executive Hospitality Supervision


Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs
Online Special Education Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
National Online Head Start Degree Completer Program
RN to BSN Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
Ag at a Distance Bachelor's Degree Completion Program with Tyler Junior College
The Elementary Education EC-6 Distance Education Degree Completion Program
The Elementary Education 4-8 Middle-Level Grades Distance Education Degree Completion Program


Online Special Education Bachelor's Degree Completion Program
This innovative program will allow paraprofessionals (instructional aides) working in Texas public schools and other qualified individuals who have completed at least 45 hours at community colleges to seamlessly transfer to SFASU and complete online a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) degree with a concentration in special education and EC-12 special education teacher certification. Paraprofessionals can earn a Texas teaching certificate while remaining in the schools and classrooms where they work. The program is modeled after the successful EC-4 online completer program developed by the Department of Elementary Education at SFASU in 2005, which received the prestigious Star Award from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 2008.

SFA Online Special Education Program Web Site

National Online Head Start Degree Completer Program
Stephen F. Austin State University is pleased to offer The National Online Head Start Completer Program. This unique program allows Head Start teachers across the nation to earn a bachelor’s degree online while continuing to work. Head Start teachers complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a local community college and then transfer seamlessly into the Online Head Start Completer Program. The Completer Program offers Head Start assistant teachers, teachers, coordinators or curriculum specialists two degree options: 1) a Bachelor’s of Science in Child and Family Development or 2) a Bachelor’s of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Texas teacher certification at the EC-6 level.

SFA Online Head Start Program Web Site

RN to BSN Online Bachelor’s Degree Completion program
The Online RN to BSN Transition Program is designed for the registered nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN, a national, standardized exam for registered nurses, and who has a current license as a registered nurse. This online program offers a convenient and flexible alternative to the traditional approach of nursing education. For more information, please visit http://sfaonline.sfasu.edu/nursing/. You may also contact the department using the information below.
School of Nursing
SFASU P.O. Box 6156
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-3604
Fax: (936) 468-1696

Ag at a Distance Bachelor's Degree Completion Program with Tyler Junior College
This is a co-enrolled program that offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Agriculture for majors in animal science and horticulture. University core requirements and lower-level agriculture courses are taught by Tyler Junior College faculty and all upper-division courses in agriculture are offered through SFA via the WEB or in face-to-face format at Tyler Junior College. In addition, the lower-level courses required for the minor in General Business may be taken from the Tyler Junior College curriculum. All upper-level courses for the minor are offered through SFA via the WEB.

For more information, please visit the Department of Agriculture website, or contact the department using the information below.
Department of Agriculture
SFASU P.O. Box 1300
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-3705
Fax: (936) 468-4047

The Elementary Education EC-6 Distance Education Degree Completion Program
Offers early childhood through fourth-grade certification for teaching and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. The courses that you take in our program are listed on the EC-6 Distance Education Completion Program Web Site.

For more information, please visit the EC-6 Distance Education website, or contact the department using the address below.
EC-6 Distance Education Completion Program
SFASU P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: elementaryed@sfasu.edu

The Elementary Education 4-8 Middle-Level Grades Distance Education Degree Completion Program
The Elementary Education Department at Stephen F. Austin State University is pleased to be offering a program for a special group of students who seek the middle level fourth through eighth-grade certification for teaching and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

We know that there are many dedicated students who are unable to pursue traditional campus-based, college careers. Texas needs more excellent teachers. Therefore, even though we highly recommend face-to-face courses and think these courses best serve most students, we are pleased to offer an online program in order to meet the needs of this special population.

Mid-level Grades Distance Education Program
Dr. Michelle Williams
ECRC 209-H
SFASU P.O. Box 13017-SFA Station
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962
Phone: 936-468-1597
Fax: 936-468-1701
E-mail: mlgonline@sfasu.edu


Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Science in Human Sciences
Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
Master of Education, Early Childhood Specialist Program
Master of Education, Standard Elementary Program
Master of Education, Content Emphasis Program
Master of Arts in Music Education
Master of Science in Resource Interpretation
Master of Education with All-Level Professional Reading Specialist Certification


Master of Science in Human Sciences
The online Master of Science in Human Sciences degree allows a students to select from multiple concentration areas in the field of Human Sciences including: Hospitality Administration; Family and Child Development; Interior Design; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Family and Consumer Sciences; and Fashion Merchandising. All courses are offered online. For more information visit the Human Sciences Graduate Program Website or contact the department using the information below.
School Human Sciences
SFASU P.O. Box 13014
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-4502
E-mail: martinlj@sfasu.edu

Master of Education in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification
The Principal Preparation and Masters of Education Leadership Degree Program is an advanced study in professional education in a cohort setting.

A student must take a total of 36 semester hours for the Masters of Education Degree and the Principal Certification. Within the 36 hours, each student will complete a research project. Each course has a required field-based component. Some of the field-based experiences will be required activities or projects and will be developed by the student and the professor, while other experiences will be optional and will be determined by the student and mentor. Multicultural educational experiences and technology skills will be an integrated part of each course.

For more information, please visit the Master of Education with Principal Certification website, or contact the department using the information below.
Secondary Education & Educational Leadership
SFASU P.O. Box 13018
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2908
E-mail: tareiloj@sfasu.edu

Master of Education, Early Childhood Specialist Program
This program is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals who work with children ages birth through eight years. The program is designed to develop specialized competency in organizing programs for young children and families through in-depth study and research related to child growth and development, theoretical underpinnings of classroom practice, development of learning strategems, and sociological and psychological factors influencing behavior in young children.

Students may select the traditional thesis option and reduce regular course work by six hours. A minimum of six hours undergraduate work in early childhood courses related to growth, development and curriculum is required for admission to the graduate program. The graduate program is designed as a 36-hour major with two divisions. 1) A core of 24 hours of required courses: ECH 526*, 528, 529, 531, 532, 585, 586, 562* and HEC 570. (* required only of students who did not complete their undergraduate early childhood work at SFA. 2) 9-12 elective hours approved by the early childhood education graduate adviser.

For more information, please visit the Elementary Education website, or contact the department using the information below.
Department of Elementary Education
SFASU P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: vboatman@sfasu.edu


Master of Education, Standard Elementary Program
The Content Emphasis Graduate Program is a 36 hour plan designed especially for individuals who teach in departmentalized or middle-school classrooms.

Courses may be selected from many content fields which support the knowledge base for specific teaching assignments. Additionally, the program includes advanced study of educational research, discipline, and the significant characteristics of learners. A 12 hour option allows specialization in one of the following areas: reading, ESL, bilingual, early childhood or may be used for PBIC courses. Twelve to 18 hours of PBIC work may be used in this program.

For more information, please visit the Elementary Education website, or contact the department using the information below.
Department of Elementary Education
SFASU P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: smccune@sfasu.edu


Master of Education, Content Emphasis Program
The Principal Preparation and Masters of Education Leadership Degree Program is an advanced study in professional education in a cohort setting.

Content Emphasis Graduate Program: The Content Emphasis Graduate Program is a 36-hour plan designed especially for individuals who teach in departmentalized or middle-school classrooms. The program includes advanced study of educational research, assessment, and the significant characteristics of learners. A 12-hour option allows specialization in one of the following areas: reading, mathematics teaching, ESL/bilingual, or early childhood. The academic content component consists of 12 graduate-level semester hours from one subject area or a combination of subject areas. Courses may be selected from various content fields that support the knowledge base for specific teaching assignments.

For more information, please visit the Elementary Education website, or contact the department using the information below.
Department of Elementary Education
SFASU P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: smccune@sfasu.edu

Master of Arts in Music Education
This program offers an introduction to research methods and music psychology as a foundation to further study of best practices in elementary/general music education and related fields. This program is designed for those individuals who wish to continue their study of elementary/general music methods and pedagogical theory. Specifically, the program is intended for practicing music specialists in public/private schools.

For more information, please visit the Master of Arts in Music Education website, or contact the department using the information below.
Master of Arts in Music Education
SFASU P.O. Box 13043
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-4602
Fax: (936) 468-5810
E-mail: randerson@sfasu.edu

Master of Science in Resource Interpretation
The Arthur Temple College of Forestry at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have partnered to offer the Masters Degree in Resource Interpretation. This program represents the only graduate degree program of its kind in the country. The Masters of Science in Resource Interpretation (MSRI) is an SFA-NPS partnership to:
  • Provide NPS and non-NPS interpreters with the opportunity to earn their masters degree via distance education.
  • Enable interpreters to apply the philosophy and techniques, the curriculum and training, and the certification review process of the NPS Interpretive Development Program (IDP) to their graduate studies in interpretation. (IDP program information is available Web-based: www.nps.gov/idp/interp)
  • Provide in-depth instruction in IDP competencies such as interpretive talks, conducted activities, illustrated programs, interpretive writing, curriculum-based programs, interpretive planning & leadership, and interpretive media.
  • Introduce interpreters to a wide range of interpretation theory, research, methods and best practices.
  • Facilitate in-depth study in the interpreter's area of subject matter expertise.
The requirements for the NPS-SFA partnership masters degree in resource interpretation (MSRI) include 30 credit hours (15 hours of core courses, 9 hours of restricted electives, and 6 hours of thesis research and writing) and the completion of a field experience in interpretation.

For more information, please visit the Master of Science in Resource Interpretation website, or contact the department using the information below.
Master of Science in Resource Interpretation
SFASU P.O. Box 6109
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-3301
Fax: (936) 468-2489

Master of Education with All-Level Professional Reading Specialist Certification
This program offers a Master of Education degree with an all-level Professional Reading Specialist certification.

In addition to the required 24 hours of Reading specialization courses, an individual must choose courses from one of the following 12-hour options: Elementary Core, ESL/Bilingual, Early Childhood, PBIC, or Thesis.

For more information, please visit the Professional Reading Specialist Program website, or contact the department using the below.
Professional Reading Specialist Program
SFASU P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: valexander@sfasu.edu

Certification Programs
Family & Consumer Sciences Distance Education Alliance
ESL and Bilingual Certification Program
Master Reading Teacher Certification Program
The Elementary Education Post Baccalaureate Initial Certification (PBIC) Program


Family and Consumer Sciences Distance Education Alliance
The Family and Consumer Sciences Distance Education Alliance offers online courses to prepare individuals for certification to teach Family and Consumer Sciences. Stephen F. Austin State University is a participating member institution in the FSC Alliance.

For more information, please visit the http://www.fcsalliance.org website, or contact the department using the information below.
Department of Human Sciences
SFASU P.O. Box 13014
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-4502

ESL and Bilingual Certification Program
This program offers two courses Web-based for those teachers seeking ESL or Bilingual certification. The program is designed for K-12 teachers. The two classes Web-based focus on foundations and history of ESL and Bilingual Education in the U.S. and ESL/Bilingual assessment. More course work will be Web-based in the near future.

For more information, please visit the ESL Supplemental Certification Program website, the Bilingual Supplemental Certification Program website or contact the department using the information below.
ESL Certification and Bilingual Certification Programs
SFASU P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: elementaryed@sfasu.edu

Master Reading Teacher Certification Program
This program offers certification for Master Reading Teacher (MRT). MRT is an individual who holds a MRT certification and whose primary duties are to teach reading and to serve as a reading mentor to other teachers.

For more information, please visit the Master Reading Teacher Certification Program website, or contact the department using the information below.
Master Reading Teacher Certification Program
P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-2904
E-mail: elementaryed@sfasu.edu

The Elementary Education Post Baccalaureate Initial Certification (PBIC) Program
This program offers a teacher certification program for Early Childhood through Grade Four (EC-4) or Grade Four through Grade Eight (4-8) to those people who already hold a college degree. In Texas, future educators must choose between two different teacher certification plans: Early Childhood through Grade Four (EC-4) or Grade Four through Grade Eight (4-8). The courses that you take in our program are guided by the Texas certification you are interested in obtaining.

For EC-4, your content area is Early Childhood. In addition to the required pedagogy classes, you would also have to fulfill the Early Childhood course requirement--12 hours of course work. For Grades 4-8, you choose a content area such as: Math, Science, Social Studies, or English/Reading/Language Arts.

For more information, please visit the Web-based Teacher Certification website, or contact the department using the information below.
Web-based Teacher Certification
P.O. Box 13017
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Phone: (936) 468-1740
E-mail: leonardga@sfasu.edu