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| Arkanas State University |
- ASU is a state university of higher learning which was founded in 1909 and has been in operation for almost 100 years now.
- It is a much bigger university in terms of size and student strength. The university is spread over 800 acres with 11000 students currently enrolled.
- Being a State University, its fully accredited with its MBA program also accredited by AACSB – the highest accreditation for business programs globally.
- ASU has a wider range of Undergraduate programs including engineering (at the undergraduate level only currently) and Graduate programs on offer besides a few doctoral programs.
- City of Jonesboro where the university is located is a relatively bigger city.
- A lot of private housing is available within walking distance of the campus facilitating students who stay off campus.
- An Indian student association already exists and Indian students form the largest international community.
- Students from Pakistan, with 60% and above in English in 10th & 12th or equivalent in GCE (A & O)levels can apply for UG and Graduate programs without TOEFL or IELTS.
- The support from Dr. Howard and his team will ensure that I20s are turned around as promptly as possible, after applications are sent to the University.
- Students with 15 years of education are eligible to apply for the masters programs at ASU.
Fee: Tuition Fee for full one year ( including summer) = USD 9984
Room & Meals at University Housing = USD 5500 for 1 year ( USD 1500 for summers)
Health Insurance = USD 996
- Estimated annual cost of $15,000 including tuition, fees, room and meals
- Monthly payment options available
- Cost of living is 27% less than the U.S. average
- Academic and performance scholarship opportunities.
Advance but refundable deposit of USD 5000 is required from all Pakistani students. In case of International Students Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarships – On bases of GPA 3.0 or better in High School or percentage 60% or higher in SSC/HSC. Scholarship amount is USD 1000 to 4000. It will be adjusted in fee. Continued good academic performance is required during studies at ASUGraduate Scholarships and Fellowships.
On bases of GPA 3.5 or better in last attended degree exam or percentage 60%. Scholarship amount is USD 1000 to 4000. It will be adjusted in fee. Continued good academic performance is required during studies at ASUApplication Fee is USD 40 for Undergraduate & Post Graduate Degree programs. Application Fee is USD 50 for Doctorate programs. USD 50 is optional for courier delivery of Offer letter ( I-20) . This can be paid by bank draft payable to University or by entering credit card/ debit card details on application form. Alternatively you can pay equivalent PKR to SCS and we will pay application fee on your behalf.
Eligibility: For MBA - GMAT 400 & IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 79 is requiredFor other Masters programs –IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL IBT 79, & GRE/GMAT where demanded. Following programs DO NOT require GRE/GMAT MS Computer Sciences’; MS Health Sciences; MS Mathematics; Mass Communication; Teaching & Education; Political Sciences; Agriculture; Communication & Theaters; Art; Music; History;APPLICATION SHOULD CONTAIN
- Application Form — Complete and sign the application form before sending.
- Application Fee — A non-refundable application fee of forty U.S. dollars ($40.00 U.S.) is required of every international applicant. Include an international money order or U.S. checks made payable to the Arkansas State University or fill out the payment with credit card section in the application form. No wire transfers or application fee waivers.
- Affidavit of Support — An original letter in English on official bank stationery must be submitted from a bank or other financial institution in which the sponsor of the student has savings deposits, certificates of deposit, money market certificates or other types of accounts containing readily available funds. This letter must provide a specific amount of funds; a letter without any amount is not acceptable. The minimum amount required in this letter must be equal to $18,000. Letters must be signed and dated within one year of the time the student plans to enroll. Financial sponsors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents must submit the I-34 Immigration form which can be printed at http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm.
For Undergraduate programs - IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL IBT 61 or 60% in English paper of SSC/HSC
For Post Graduate programs – IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL IBT 79 or 65% in English paper of SSC/HSC
STARTING DATES |
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FALL |
SPRING |
SUMMER |
| Starting
Date |
18
August |
14
January |
28
May |
After Graduation from University
Under United States (US) immigration law and
regulations, international students holding F-1
visas, upon graduating from an academic degree
program may apply to work legally in the US for
one year under the title of Optional Practical
Training (OPT). Graduates of certain academic
programs (as defined by US immigration
regulations) legally may extend their OPT beyond
one year. Information about qualifying for OPT
and other information about OPT is available
from the Office of International Programs (OIP)
for international students who are enrolled at
ASU.
In order to help students, including
international students, seek and obtain jobs and
professional careers upon graduation, ASU
operates a Career Services Office (http://careers.astate.edu/),
which is located in the Student Union and is
free for all ASU students.
GRADUATE DEGREE
PROGRAMS |
College of Agriculture and
Technology
• Agriculture, MSA
•
Agricultural Education, MSA
•
Vocational-Technical Administration,
MS
College of
Business
•
Accountancy, MACC
• Business Administration,
MBA
– Management Information Systems,
MIS
• Business Technology,
MSE
College of
Communications
•
Communication Studies and Theatre, MA
•
Journalism, MSMC
• Radio Television,
MSMC
College of
Education
•
College Student Personnel Services, MS
•
Curriculum and Instruction, MSE
• Early
Childhood Education, MSE
• Early Childhood
Services, MS
• Educational Leadership,
MSE
• Educational Theory and Practice,
MSE
• Exercise Science, MS
• Middle Level
Education, MSE
• Physical Education, MSE
•
Reading, MSE
• Rehabilitation Counseling,
MRC
• School Counseling, MSE
• Special
Education – Gifted, Talented, and Creative,
MSE
• Special Education – Instructional
Specialist,
Grades P-4, MSE
• Special
Education – Instructional Specialist,
Grades
4-12, MSE
|
Specialist
Programs
• Community College
Teaching, SCCT
• Educational Leadership,
EDS
• Psychology and Counseling,
EDS
College of
Engineering
•
Engineering Management,
MS
College of Fine
Arts
• Art,
MA
• Music, MM
• Music Education, MME
•
Communication Studies and Theatre,
MA
College of Humanities and Social
Sciences
• Criminal Justice, MA
•
English, MS and MSE
• History, MA
•
Political Science, MA
• Public
Administration, MPA
• Social Science,
MSE
• Sociology,
MA
College of
Nursing and Health
Professions
• Communication
Disorders, MCD
• Health Sciences, MS
•
Nursing, MSN
• Nurse Anesthesia, MSN
•
Social Work,
MSW
College of
Sciences and
Mathematics
• Biology, MA, MS and
MSE
• Chemistry, MS and MSE
• Computer
Science, MS
• Mathematics, MS and MSE
•
Environmental Sciences, MS
Doctoral
Programs
• Educational Leadership,
Ed.D.
• Environmental Sciences, Ph.D.
•
Heritage Studies, Ph.D.
• Molecular
Biosciences, Ph.D.
• Physical Therapy,
DPT
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| UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS |
College of Agriculture and
Technology
• Agricultural
Business
- Agricultural Communications
-
Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural
Finance
- Agricultural Marketing
&
Management
- Farm Management
•
Agricultural Education
- Agricultural
Communications
- Agricultural Mechanics
-
Teaching
• Animal Science
- Animal
Science
- Pre-veterinary
- Poultry
Industry
Management
- Food Science
and
Technology
• Plant Science
-
Agronomy
- Environmental Horticulture
-
Science/Research
• Technology
-
Computer-aided Drafting
and Design
-
Metallurgy
- Computer Systems
-
Manufacturing – Industrial
- Technology
Management
- Technical
Studies
College of
Business
•
Accounting
• Business Administration
•
Business Economics
• Business
Technology
(Business Education)
• Computer
and Information
Technology
•
Economics
- Pre-law
• Finance
-
Banking
- Corporate Finance
-
Insurance
- Real Estate
• International
Business
• Management
- General
Management
- Human
Resources
Management
• Marketing
-
Logistics
- Marketing
Management
College
ofCommunications
•
Communication Studies
- Speech Communication
and
Theatre Arts Education
• Digital Media
and Design
• Graphic Communications
•
Journalism
- Advertising
-
News-Editorial
- Photojournalism
- Public
Relations
• Radio-Television
- Broadcast
Journalism
- Production
Audio/Video
New
Media
Electronic Media, Sales
&
Promotion
College of
Education
•
Athletic Training
• Early Care and
Education
• Early Childhood Education
-
Early Childhood/
Special
Education
Pre School –
Grade 4
• Exercise Science
• Health
Promotion
• Middle Level
Education
(Grades 4-8)
- Math and
Science
- English/Language Arts and
Social
Studies
• Physical Education
(Grades
P-12)
• Psychology
• Sport
Management
- Business
-
Media
|
College of Engineering
•
Civil Engineering
• Mechanical
Engineering
• Electrical
Engineering
College of Fine Arts
•
Art
- Art Education
- Art History
-
Studio Art
• Art Education
• Graphic
Design
• Digital Media and Design
• Music
Education
- Instrumental
- Vocal
•
Music
- Instrumental Performance
- Voice
Performance
- Keyboard Performance
-
Composition
• Theatre
- Acting
-
Directing
- Design Technology
- Musical
Theatre
- Speech Communication and
Theatre
Arts
Education
College of
Humanities & Social
Sciences
• Criminology
•
English
- English Education
•
Geography
• History
• Philosophy
•
Political Science
• Social Science
Education
• Sociology
• French
- French
Education
• Spanish
- Spanish
Education
College of
Nursing& Health
Professions
• Clinical Laboratory
Sciences
• Communication Disorders
•
Nursing
- Traditional
- Second Degree
Accelerated
- LPN to BSN
- RN to BSN
•
Radiological Sciences
- Magnetic
Resonance
Imaging
- Diagnostic
Medical
Sonography
- Imaging
Specialist
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation
Therapy
• Social
Work
College of
Sciences&
Mathematics
• Biological
Sciences
- Biology
- Botany
-
Pre-Professional Studies
- Zoology
-
Environmental Biology
- Biology
Education
• Wild Life Ecology
and
Management
• Chemistry
-
Environmental Chemistry
- Pre-Professional
Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Chemistry
Education
• Computer Science
• Forensic
Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
•
Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
•
Physics
- Physics
Education
Associate Degree
Programs
• Automotive
Service
Technology
• Business Systems
•
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Digital
Electronic Technology
• Food Technology
•
General Studies
• Law Enforcement
•
Nursing
• Paramedic
• Physical Therapy
Assistant
• Radiologic Technology
•
Technical and Vocational
Education
•
Technology
• Computer and
Information
Technology
Pre-Professional
Programs
Pre-forestry
Pre-veterinary
medicine
Pre-medical
Pre-dental
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-chiropractic
Pre-law
Pre-architecture
Pre-dental
hygiene
Pre-respiratory
therapy
Pre-occupational
therapy
Pre-physical
therapy
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