School of Education

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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. We are also preparing students to become effective school and university administrators with the skills to enhance school improvement and innovative strategies to relate to the new needs in P-12 and higher education. 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

M.ED. in Education has three licensure 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
• ED.S. In Reading
• Ph.D. In Reading
• M.ED. In Rural and Urban School Leadership
• ED.D. In Educational Administration and Supervision
• M.ED. In Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education
• M.ED. In Curriculum and Instruction
• M.A. In Higher Education
• Ed.D. In Higher Education
• 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
• Graduate Certificate In Gifted and Talented Education

Non-Degree Licensure Programs

• Non-Degree Licensure Program in Curriculum/Program Administration and Supervision
• Non-Degree Licensure Program in Superintendency