School of Education

Choose your Pathway

• Our faculty and staff are dedicated to achieving excellence in teaching, conducting meaningful research, and providing service to the college, university, and the community. We offer innovative programs that help our candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to enhance K-12 education, higher education, and educational leadership in Arkansas and the region. We are preparing our graduates to effectively and compassionately teach and to become leaders who use innovative instructional methods, with the commitment of raising the levels of student achievement within urban and rural school districts, higher education institutions, and other educational arenas. Because of the character of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff, and the leadership that our graduates bring to the field of education, we are redefining learning by preparing our professionals to TEACH, LEAD, and INNOVATE in a diverse society.

Undergraduate Programs

• B.S.E. In Elementary Education
• B.S.E. In Middle Childhood Education
• B.S.E. In Special Education
• Undergraduate Minor In Education

Graduate Programs

• • 1. M.ED. In Education: Middle Level Licensure 4-8
    2. M.ED. In Education: Content Areas K-12, 4-12, or 7-12
    3. M.ED. In Education: Special Education K-12 Initial Licensure

• M.ED. In Reading
• Ph.D. In Reading
• M.ED. In Rural and Urban School Leadership (no longer accepting new students)
• ED.D. In Educational Administration and Supervision (no longer accepting new students)
• M.ED. In Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education
• M.ED. In Curriculum and Instruction
• M.A. In Higher Education (no longer accepting new students)
• Ed.D. In Higher Education (no longer accepting new students)
• M.ED. In Learning Systems Technology Education

Graduate Certification

• Graduate Certificate In Education
• Graduate Certificate In Special Education
• Graduate Certificate In Dyslexia Therapy
• Graduate Certificate In Literacy Coaching
• Graduate Certificate In Building Level Administration (no longer accepting new students)
• Graduate Certificate In Gifted and Talented Education

Non-Degree Licensure Programs

• Non-Degree Licensure Program in Curriculum/Program Administration and Supervision (no longer accepting new students)
• Non-Degree Licensure Program in Superintendency (no longer accepting new students)