School Details
From its beginnings as a small teacher training institution in 1897, Southern Utah University in Cedar City has grown and evolved until today it proudly ranks as Utah’s only fully accredited liberal arts and sciences university. Professors are fully committed to delivering a personalized education in classes that are purposely kept small to allow maximum interaction with students and promote the development of strong mentoring relationships.
Southern Utah University offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. The Graduate and Online School offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees completely online. At SUU online degrees are designed to be both flexible and affordable, allowing students to earn the degree they need without quitting their current job. Study whenever and wherever it is convenient, balancing school with a busy schedule.
Accreditation & Licensing
Southern Utah University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
This online BIS from SUU, enables you to pull from two or three disciplines while completing your degree. For instance, in two disciplines, you could major in criminal justice and political science. An example of a 3-discipline major could be family life/human development with nutrition and Spanish. This is a tailor-made program, where you can choose electives that align with your career or personal goals.
SUU’s online BS in General Studies can provide you with a well-rounded, multi-disciplined education from the convenience of your kitchen table. No matter where you chose to study in this online program, you’ll complete classes that are relevant to your current career or educational goals. This is a customizable degree, that encompasses a research project and capstone course.
If you want an advanced degree, available online and fitted to your own goals, this MIS from SUU may be an ideal fit. You’ll pick from two building blocks, or specialty areas, in creating your own unique degree. Even as a distance-learning student, you’ll work with a faculty member, one-on-one, to make sure you graduate with the skills that support the next step in your career. Building blocks include, but are not limited to:
- Online teaching
- Music technology
- Leadership
- Professional communication
- Business administration
- School library
The online Master of Music Education degree program from Southern Utah University is designed specifically for current school ensemble directors who wish to continue working while obtaining their degree. The curriculum focuses on increasing participants’:
- Ability to direct ensembles in secondary schools
- Understanding of music through analysis and performance, including historical and societal implications
- Classroom management skills as they relate to music
Business
Southern Utah University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree. Students prepare for the CPA exam and receive training and knowledge in the different aspects of accounting. Students graduate from the program well-equipped for working in accounting firms.
Southern Utah University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Communication degree. Students learn communication skills through critical thinking, problem solving, message design, analysis, presentation skills, and teamwork. Students will be well equipped for advertising or public relations fields.
Learn how to make the best financial decisions in complex business situations with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. This online degree helps develop your technical, analytical, and communication skills so you can effectively lead financial operations.
Courses examine current analytical methods and tools used to evaluate financial viability. Students will learn the methods commonly used by organizations to manage funds and investments. Graduates will understand how financial institutions utilize financial markets and concepts to circulate funds through the economy.
In this online Finance degree, you can choose elective coursework that best fits your career aspirations, such as:
- Decision Modeling
- International Economics and Finance
- Risk and Insurance
- Real Estate Finance
- Trading Futures
Learn the ins and outs of the hospitality industry with this online Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Hospitality Management. Prepare for leadership roles with the training you receive through coursework and on-the-job training opportunities.
Courses cover a variety of important aspects in this field. Learn how to manage safety and sanitation in hospitality, prepare large quantities of food for guests, and oversee housekeeping and facilities management. Beyond these practical skills, you will learn high-level skills such as marketing your business, providing strategic customer service, business analytics, and hospitality finance.
Southern Utah University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Management degree. Students will learn many skills to succeed in the growing business world. The degree provides a foundation of the essential areas of business: marketing, human resources, statistics, organizational behavior, leadership, and more.
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Marketing to take your place in the fast-paced world of marketing and advertising. Graduates will have a solid foundation in marketing essentials as well as a range of business disciplines.
Courses in this online Marketing degree cover concepts in pricing, promotion, product design, and distribution. Students practice addressing issues with ethics and standards relating to business in society. Coursework provides opportunities to practice effective business communication skills.
Some of the classes available include:
- Buyer Behavior
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Market Research and Strategy
- Marketing Management
Southern Utah University offers an online Master of Accountancy degree. Students learn the necessary prerequisites toward a CPA license. Students will remain up-to-date with expertise of the accounting field to truly enhance their careers.
Southern Utah University offers an online Master of Arts in Professional Communication degree for students looking to learn the latest knowledge in the communications field. Students learn applicable research, writing, and presentation skills that can be directly applied to any career field.
Southern Utah University offers a Master of Business Administration degree to the non-traditional student. Classes are offered both on-campus and online, and can be tailored to meet individual needs and requirements. Students develop into talented leaders through the SUU MBA program, entering the marketplace with essential business skills and techniques.
Take on courses including accounting, entrepreneurship, economics, management and more. Discover your place as a leader in large multinational corporations or entrepreneurial start-ups. Secure and expand your foundational business knowledge with SUU today.
Take the next step in your financial career with an MBA in Finance. The program is built for working professionals, with online classes and the ability to earn your degree in as little as 16 months.
Students in this online Finance degree will learn the quantitative, analytical, and communication skills necessary to pursue financial management positions. Courses cover topics in domestic and international assets, retirement planning, investments, and more. You will gain practice in effectively applying financial tools and concepts to solve various financial issues.
Core MBA courses ensure you have mastery of concepts involving:
- Marketing strategies
- Operations management
- Managerial accounting
- Economic analysis
- Legal and ethical issues in business
If you are currently working in business and pondering your next career move, consider pursuing this online MBA in Leadership to gain the skills you need for management roles. You will gain a range of business knowledge while furthering your leadership and team-building skills.
Coursework is designed to help you identify your personal leadership style. You will then examine ways in which your leadership style impacts others and how to become a more effective leader. Students gain skills in areas such as conflict resolution, accountability, and managing multicultural and virtual teams.
Some of the titles open to graduates of this online organizational leadership degree program include:
- Chief executive officer
- Marketing director
- Finance director
- Senior manager
- Chief operations officer
Build on your undergraduate degree to learn advanced brand development strategies and marketing analytics in this online MBA in Marketing. Courses focus on marketing strategies and concepts with real-world applications.
You will learn how to manage promotion campaigns, traditional as well as digital marketing, direct marketing, public relations, and more. Courses explore ways to take traditional marketing research methods and implement current industry trends. Business Administration coursework ensures you have key skills in various business segments.
Graduates of this online Marketing degree can fulfill roles such as:
- Chief marketing officer
- Media planner
- Sales manager
- Marketing director
Southern Utah University offers an online Master of Public Administration degree. Students can choose to focus on higher education or state and local governments. The degree prepares students for administrative positions within public affairs, and also prepares students for further studies to PhD programs if they desire.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can gain an innovative skillset to mitigate cyber threats with the Master of Science in Cyber Security & Information Assurance from Southern Utah University. The online cyber security degree offers maximum flexibility with asynchronous coursework.
Through the online cyber security master’s degree program, you explore emerging industry trends. In learning to protect sensitive data, you can choose an area of emphasis such as:
- Management—prepare for leadership roles
- Cybersecurity strategy—prepare to investigate cybercrime and respond to breaches with the expertise of an elite cybersecurity specialist
Education
Prepare to help or eventually become an elementary teacher with this online elementary education degree. This program prepares you to teach students in grades PreK-3. In addition to a commitment to developing and nurturing educators, this online elementary education degree is designed for those who value the communities they serve. Become an agent of change, advocate for equity and justice in your school and community, and embolden your students to do the same.
The curriculum consists of such courses as:
- Integrated Curriculum and Assessment: PreK-3
- Principles of Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Psychology
- Schools, Society, and Diversity
- Foundations of Elementary Literacy Instruction
With this online elementary education degree students become successful elementary teachers, teaching students in grades K-8. In addition to a commitment to developing and nurturing educators, this online elementary education degree is designed for those who value the communities they serve. Become an agent of change, advocate for equity and justice in your school and community, and embolden your students to do the same.
The curriculum consists of a core of general education and foreign language requirements, as well as covering methods of teaching in:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science, Physical Education & Health
- Social Studies
The online elementary education degree leads to an Elementary Education degree (major) with licensure eligibility in either K-6 or 1-8 grade levels.
With this online elementary education degree students become successful elementary teachers, teaching students in grades K-8. In addition to a commitment to developing and nurturing educators, this online elementary education degree is designed for those who value the communities they serve. Become an agent of change, advocate for equity and justice in your school and community, and embolden your students to do the same.
The curriculum consists of a core of general education and Math or Science requirements, as well as covering methods of teaching in:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science, Physical Education & Health
- Social Studies
The online elementary education degree leads to an Elementary Education degree (major) with licensure eligibility in either K-6 or 1-8 grade levels.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. Many facets of everyday life changed with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the education world had to adapt as well. As online learning became more prevalent, there was a greater need for educators with knowledge and skills in online teaching. Even though life is returning to “normal,” the need for online teachers and online instructional programs has not disappeared. Meet this need as an educator or corporate training personnel.
With this competency-focused certificate, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to distinguish yourself and meet the needs of digital-age education. Courses will likely be:
- Online Teaching for Educators
- Instructional Design for E-Learning
- Assessment in E-Learning
Enroll in these online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. Enhance your teaching skills by extending your knowledge and skills in this area. You will also prepare to have a positive impact on students in PreK-12, adult education, community education, professional education, and other similar settings.
The curriculum covers the historical, philosophical, and political underpinnings of education. Study the characteristics of highly effective teachers. While all students complete the same core coursework, the electives are chosen by each individual to pursue an emphasis of their choice.
Nursing
Prepare for new opportunities in healthcare with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online from Southern Utah University. The online RN to BSN program gives nurses new skills and knowledge in providing quality, evidence-based care to culturally diverse patients across the lifespan.
Personalized learning experiences help students develop their skills in analysis, communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and ethical decision making. Students study ways to provide quality nursing care by combining knowledge from physical and social sciences, arts, humanities, and life experiences. Graduates will have the skills necessary to assume the role of generalist nurse, be legally and ethically accountable, and serve in leadership roles.
BSN-prepared nurses can pursue positions such as:
- Nurse manager
- Public health nurse
- Quality improvement coordinator
- Travel nurse
- School nurse
- Correctional nurse
- Nursing research assistant
Psychology & Human Services
Enroll in this online human services degree and advance professional opportunities. Advance education, human performance, and family development with this bachelor’s degree. You will learn to create healthy interpersonal and family relationships as you also prepare to help individuals maximize their potential. As you learn to integrate family theory and research into your personal and professional life, you will also study:
- Child development
- Marriage and family relations
- Parenting principles
Enjoy flexibility with this family and consumer science degree online. Not only can you study wherever it is convenient, but you can choose to earn your degree either part-time or full-time.
Earn a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Mental Health through Southern Utah University online. This advanced program instills principles of social justice into a rigorous curriculum preparing students to enter professional settings. Studies may include but are not limited to:
- Grief and Loss
- Diversity
- Adults and Aging
Students are offered the opportunity to engage in experiential learning through field placement, applying studies to real-world scenarios. Develop enhanced skills in evaluation, assessment, intervention, and more. Take the academic step toward helping those in need with an online MSW from Southern Utah University.