Admission Requirements

All applicants must have:

  • A valid teacher license (Arkansas or another state), and
  • Favorable recommendations from faculty in the program
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale), or
  • GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 hours of undergraduate courses, or
  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Admitted to the UA Little Rock Graduate School. Learn about the steps to apply.

Program and Graduation Requirements

The master’s degree requires a minimum of 30-33 credit hours, including 15 education core area hours; three additional approved gifted and talented hours; three elective hours; and a written comprehensive examination or 33 hours for the thesis or National Board Certification option.

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on an approved program of study
  • Passing of the comprehensive exam