Overview

Arkansas State University enjoys a reputation as a quality regional institution of higher education and is recognized for offering special services to the people of the Arkansas Delta. It is the only comprehensive public university located in this region. Dedicated to teaching, research and service, the university provides students with the broad educational foundations that help develop critical thinking and analytical skills, decision-making capabilities, and communication skills. Dr. Les Wyatt is president of the Arkansas State University System, and Dr. Robert L. Potts became chancellor of the ASU-Jonesboro campus on Nov. 15, 2006.

This institution was founded in Jonesboro in 1909 by the Arkansas Legislature as a regional agricultural training school. It began offering a two-year college program in 1918, then became "First District Agricultural and Mechanical College" in 1925. A four-year degree program was begun in 1930, and then A & M College became "Arkansas State College" in 1933. The Arkansas Legislature elevated the college to university status and changed the name to Arkansas State University in 1967. Today, the institution has more than 59,000 alumni.

Arkansas State University's commitment to excellence in higher education is demonstrated by its accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, as well as 18 specialized accrediting organizations. In addition, the university holds membership in several national organizations which support the highest educational standards.

ASU has grown significantly over the past 20 years; the Jonesboro campus enrolment in the fall of 1981 was 7,448; five years later it was 8,526, and by 1991 it had grown to 9,717. Five years ago the fall enrolment at Jonesboro stood at 10,309. Today, because of the close partnerships between the campuses, ASU reports a combined enrolment for its system of campuses. Total system enrolment in the fall of 2006 was 17,401.

ASU offers bachelor's degree programs, master's degree programs and upper level courses through ASU degree centres at ASU-Beebe, ASU-Mountain Home, and three other cities -- Blytheville, Forrest City and West Memphis -- where partnership agreements have been established in cooperation with the local community colleges. ASU also operates instructional sites at nearby Paragould, in Greene County, and at Little Rock Air Force Base.

• ASU is ranked among the top 30% of all colleges and universities in the world.
• ASU and all of its academic programs are fully accredited
• An academic degree from ASU is recognized throughout the world
• ASU is a public institution with a long and distinguished history dating back nearly 100 years
• Classes at ASU are taught by faculty who are experts in their fields and committed to student achievement and success
• The average class size at ASU is 21 and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1
• ASU’s library holdings exceed 600,000 and it houses a state-of- the-art computer laboratory, study rooms, and conversation areas
• All students pay less than 50% of the total cost of their education at ASU- the rest is paid by the State of Arkansas and other sources
• According to crime statistics, ASU is one of the safest campuses in the United States
• ASU offers strong support for international students including free airport transportation, free shopping tours, and 24/7/365 emergency assistance
• Workstudy opportunities are provided for international students on campus after they demonstrate English competency and complete one full semester at ASU
• Because Arkansas State University will prepare you well for the rigors of a globally connected and highly competitive marketplace

Location & Facilities
Arkansas State University (also known as ASU, ASTATE or "state") is a public university and is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System, the state's second largest college system and third largest university by enrollment. It is located atop 800 acres (3.2 km2) on Crowley's Ridge at Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA. The university marked its centennial year in 2009.

Student Union

• Student Union Fee
• ASU Bookstore
• Hours of Operation
• Meeting/Event Facilities
• ASU Dining Services
• Freedom of Expression
• Student Union Tour
• Student Development Staff
• Advisory Council

Leadership Center

• Art Gallery
• Greek Life
• Yearbook
• Multicultural Affairs
• Non-Traditional Services
• Student Activities Board
• Student_Government_Association
• Leadership Programs
• Student Organizations
• Volunteer Opportunities

Campus Recreation

• Fitness Club
• Intramurals

RECREATION_CENTER

• Living on the beautiful campus of Arkansas State University provides easy access to classes and facilities.
• Campus life will build a lifelong network of friends from all over the world: your student neighbors will be from the United States and from points all over the world.
• ASU provides a rich, international environment that will build your personal skills and professional resources to global dimensions.
• Campus living is convenient, contemporary, and secure.
• Your housing unit will feature monitored electronic access, a 24-hour reception desk, high-speed Internet, cable television, free laundry facilities, a clubhouse, and computer labs.
• Some first year courses are even taught within student residence complexes.
• From traditional rooms to garden apartments, each residence hall at ASU offers a unique living environment.
• For students with spouses or family members, elegant student apartments offer multiple bedrooms and full-size kitchens.

List of Departments

• College of Agriculture & Technology
• College of Business
• College of Communication
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Humanities & Social Sciences
• College of Nursing & Health Professions
• College of Sciences & Mathematics
• Graduate School
• Honors College
• University College

Sr.No.	Level	Name of the Program
1	Associate	Applied Science (emphasis in Food Technology) Automotive Service Technology Business Information Systems Business Technology (emphasis in Computerized Accounting) Business Technology (emphasis in Data Processing) Business Technology (emphasis in Secretarial) Clinical Laboratory Sciences Computer and Information Technology Crime Scene Investigation Digital Electronics Technology General Studies Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Administration Nursing Paramedics Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology Technical and Vocational Education Technology
2	Bachelor’s (Majors	Accounting Agricultural Business (emphasis on Agricultural Communications) Agricultural Business (emphasis on Agricultural Economics) Agricultural Business (emphasis on Agricultural Finance) Agricultural Business (emphasis on Agricultural Marketing and Management) Agricultural Business (emphasis on Farm Management) Agricultural Education (emphasis Agricultural Communications) Agricultural Education (emphasis on Agricultural Mechanics) Agricultural Education (emphasis on Teaching) Agricultural Science Animal Science (emphasis on Animal Science) Animal Science (emphasis on Food Science and Technology) Animal Science (emphasis on Poultry Industry Management) Animal Science (emphasis on Pre-Veterinary) Art (BA) (emphasis on Art History) Art (BA) (emphasis on Studio Art) Art (BFA) (emphasis on Art Education) Art (BFA) (emphasis on Graphic Design) Art (BFA) (emphasis on Studio Art) Art (BSE) (emphasis Art Education) Athletic Training Biological Sciences (emphasis in Biology) Biological Sciences (emphasis on Botany) Biological Sciences (emphasis on Environmental Biology) Biological Sciences (emphasis on Pre-Professional Studies) Biological Sciences (emphasis on Wildlife Ecology and Management) Biological Sciences (emphasis on Zoology) Biology Education Business Administration Business Economics Business Technology (BSE) Chemistry (BA) Chemistry (BS) Chemistry (BS) (emphasis in Environmental) Chemistry (BS) (emphasis on Pre-Professional) Chemistry (emphasis in Pre-Professional Studies) Chemistry Education (BSE) Clinical Laboratory Sciences Communication Disorders Communication Studies Communications Disorders Computer Applications Computer Science (BA) Computer Science (BS) Computer and Information Technology Criminology (BA) Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education (emphasis P-4 with Special Education) Early Childhood Education (emphasis P-4) Economics (BA - emphasis in Pre-Law) Economics (BA) Engineering (emphasis on Civil Engineering) Engineering (emphasis on Electrical Engineering) Engineering (emphasis on Mechanical Engineering) English English (BA) English (BSE) Environmental Exercise Science Finance (emphasis in Banking) Finance (emphasis in Corporate Finance) Finance (emphasis in Insurance) Finance (emphasis in Real Estate) Forensic Science French (BA) French (BSE) General Science (emphasis on Biology) General Science (emphasis on Chemistry) General Science (emphasis on Physics) Geography (BA) Graphic Communications Graphic Design Health Promotion History (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies International Business Journalism (emphasis on Advertising) Journalism (emphasis on News Editorial) Journalism (emphasis on Photojournalism) Journalism (emphasis on Public Relations) Management Management (emphasis in Logistics) Management (emphasis on Human Resource Management) Marketing (emphasis on Logistics) Marketing (emphasis on Marketing Management) Mathematics Mathematics (BSE) Mid-Level 4-8 (emphasis in Language, Arts and Social Studies) Mid-Level 4-8 (emphasis in Math and Science) Middle Level Education (specialty area English/Language Arts and Social Studies) Middle Level Education (specialty area Math and Science) Music (BA) Music (BM) (emphasis in Instrumental Performance) Music (BM) (emphasis on Composition) Music (BM) (emphasis on Keyboard Performance) Music (BM) (emphasis on Voice Performance) Music (BME) (emphasis on Instrumental Music) Music (BME) (emphasis on Vocal Music) Nursing PETE (Physical Education in Teacher Education) Only Philosophy (BA) Physical Education (BSE) Physical Education (emphasis on Exercise Science) Physical Education (emphasis on Sports Management) Physics (BS) Physics (BSE) Plant Science (emphasis on Agronomy) Plant Science (emphasis on Envrionmental Horticulture) Plant Science (emphasis on Science and Research) Political Science (BA) Printing Management Psychology Radio TV (emphasis Broadcast Journalism) Radio TV (emphasis Electronic Media Sales and Promotion) Radio TV (emphasis Production - Electronic Media Sales and Promotion) Radio TV (emphasis on Production-News Media Option) Radio TV (emphasis on Production-Video/Audio Option) Radiologic Sciences (emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography) Radiologic Sciences (emphasis in Imaging Specialist) Radiologic Sciences (emphasis in Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Radiologic Sciences (emphasis in Nuclear Medicine) Radiologic Sciences (emphasis on Radiation Therapy) Social Science (BSE) Social Work (BS) Social Work (BSW) Sociology (BA) Spanish Education (BA) Spanish Education (BSE) Special Education - Mild Disabilities Speech Communication (BA) Speech Communication (BSE) Speech Communication and Theatre Arts Speech Communications and Theatre Art Sport Management (emphasis in Business) Sport Management (emphasis in Media) Sports Management (emphasis in Media) Sports Management (emphasis on Business) Technology (emphasis in Computer Aided Drafting and Design) Technology (emphasis in Computer Systems) Technology (emphasis on Manufacturing-Industrial) Technology (emphasis on Technical Studies) Technology (emphasis on Technology Management ) Theatre (BA) Theatre (BFA) (emphasis Acting) Theatre (BFA) (emphasis Directing) Theatre (BFA) (emphasis on Design Technology) Theatre (BFA) (emphasis on Musical Theatre) Theatre Arts (BFA) Theatre Arts (BSE) Vocal Performance
3	Bacjelor’s (Minors)	Accounting African-American Studies Agricultural Business Agricultural Mechanics Agronomy Animal Science Art Art History Biology Chemistry (BS) Cognitive Science Communication Studies Computer Science Computer and Information Technology (MIS) Criminology Economics Electronic Commerce Engineering English Entrepreneurship Folklore Studies Food Science and Technology French General Business Geography German Graphic Communications Graphic Design History Homeland Security Horticulture Interdisciplinary Family Studies International Studies Journalism Leadership Studies Logistics Management Marketing Mathematics Medieval studies Military Science and Leadership Modern European Studies Music Philosophy Physics Plant Science Political Science Psychology Radio TV Radio-Television Real Estate and Insurance Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Speech Communication Statistics Theatre US History Women and Gender Studies
4	Master’s	Accountancy (MAcc) Administration Adult Health Nursing Agriculture Agriculture Education Art Biology Biology (MSE) Business Administration Business Technology Chemistry Chemistry (MSE) College Student Personnel Services Communication Disorders Communication Studies and Theatre Computer Science Counselor Education Criminal Justice Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Services Education Theory and Practice Educational Leadership Engineering Management Degree English (MA & MS) Environmental Science Exercise Science Family Nurse Practitioner History History (emhasis in Public History) History (emphasis in Global History) Information Systems in eCommerce Journalism Mass Communications Master of Science in Education (emphasis in Counselor Education) Master of Science in Education (emphasis in Middle Level Education) Mathematics (MS) Mathematics (MSE) Music (emphasis in Composition) Music (emphasis in Conducting) Music Education Music Performance Nurse Anesthesia Nurse Educator Nursing Adminsitration Physical Education (MS) Physical Therapy Political Science Public Administration Radio-Television Reading Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling Degree School Counseling Social Science Social Work Sociology Sociology (MA) Special Education - Emotionally Disturbed Special Education - Instructional Specialist, 4-12 Special Education - Instructional Specialist, P-4 Special Education Gifted and Talented Specialist in Community College Teaching (emphasis on Chemistry) Theatre Arts Vocational-Technical Administration
GRE	GMAT	Scholarship / Fellowship
1600	800 $	4,000
1560	780 $	3,500
1520	760 $	3,000
1480	740 $	2,500
1440	720 $	2,000
1400	700 $	2,000
1360	680 $	1,500
1320	660 $	1,500
1280	640 $	1,000