School of Graduate and Continuing Studies

School of Graduate and Continuing  Studies

Contact

Please contact the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies at the SUU Community Outreach Center ~
136 West Center Street, Cedar City, UT 84720
Phone: (435) 865-8099
Website: https://www.suu.edu/graduatestudies/

Faculty/Staff

Programs/Degrees Offered

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, B.A.  
Bachelor of Science in General Studies, B.S.   

Mission

With learners as our focus, the mission of the School of Graduate & Continuing Studies is to facilitate and provide educational outreach opportunities to our community and the diverse learner groups of Southern Utah University. Our professional focus includes academic excellence, experiential engagement of learners, and technology.

The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies facilitates and advocates for traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities for all types of students. It works closely with the University’s academic departments and colleges. Options for lifelong learning are presented year round. Continuing Studies programs meet the needs of nontraditional students through convenient course scheduling, curricular flexibility, innovative teaching, cutting edge technology, and university courses in high schools.

The School recognizes that most of its students/clients have work, family, and other personal and professional responsibilities which limit their participation in traditional college activities; therefore, convenience is a major factor in the design of Continuing & Professional Studies programs and advocacy.

Departments/Programs

SUU Online

SUU Online supports faculty and administration in the development and delivery of courses which utilize Internet and other technologies to bridge the gaps of distance and time between instructors and learners. Online degree opportunities for both graduates and undergraduates may be found on the web: https://www.suu.edu/graduatestudies/

IVC/EDNET

As an offering of SUU Online, SUU learners may attend courses through televideo at certain locations throughout Utah. Interactive broadcasts are transmitted via the Internet by Utah Education Network (UEN) televideo systems.

K-12 Programs for Professional Development Credits

The K12 Programs for Professional Development program facilitates the granting of credit for quality education delivered to in-service by school districts and other educational organizations.

Through a rigorous proposal process, districts request credit for their professional development in two categories, Endorsement Professional Development and General Professional Development.

Endorsement Professional Development courses are developed by highly qualified faculty at Southern Utah University. School districts seeking to offer these courses must use and closely adhere to SUU syllabi and content. SUU Endorsement Professional Development course credit is conferred only under these conditions.

Credit for General Professional Development courses are offered by school districts and educational organization in dozens of different topics, many of which are cutting edge. Courses typically offer benefits such as career enhancement, professional growth, teacher recertification and lane change. In these courses, educators explore topics such as: educational philosophy, classroom management, student motivation and achievement. These courses often provide hands-on experience with current curriculum and teaching techniques. On the web: http://www.suu.edu/uc/k12/

K-12 Programs for Concurrent Enrollment Credit

K-12 Programs for Concurrent Enrollment facilitates the granting of credit for students who would like to attend high school and take college courses at the same time. Options include taking SUU courses at the students’ high school campus or online through SUU’s Learning Management system (Canvas.) To take courses contact either a high school counselor or the K-12 Programs office. Applicants will need to:

• be a student of record at an approved local education agency which typically includes public schools/school districts and approved charter schools;
• complete a concurrent admissions application;
• pay the one-time, non-refundable application fee;
• provide a copy of the high school transcript
• be of junior or senior standing in high school; and
• have a minimum high school GPA of 3.00

On the web: http://suu.edu/uc/concurrent/index.html

Success Academy

SUCCESS Academy applicants are select students in grades 10-12 who have chosen to participate in the early college high school program.

Concurrent Enrollment Admission Criteria for Success Academy Students

Students wishing to participate in limited University experiences in the 10th grade with Success Academy must meet the following requirements:

• Earn a minimum composite score of 17 on the ACT
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of grade 9

Success Academy students wishing to participate in limited University experiences in the 11th & 12th grade will follow Southern Utah University’s guidelines and procedures for concurrent enrollment as outline above.

On the web: http://www.successacademy.org

Bachelor of Arts/Science in General Studies

The Bachelor of either Arts or Science in General Studies is a customized program in which the student, in collaboration with and under the guidance of experts in the field of interest, undertakes the responsibility for the design of an undergraduate degree with an emphasis in a selected area of study that reflects the student’s particular personal and professional interests. The program is intended for independent-minded, self-directed adult learners who have, at minimum, earned 60 college credits from a regionally accredited college or university, along with other requirements.

On the web: https://www.suu.edu/graduatestudies/undergraduatestudies/bachelor-generalstudies.html