The School of Education at UA Little Rock is committed to educating students to become teachers who meet the needs of diverse communities. Our innovative programs help learners develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to enhance K-12 education, higher education, and educational leadership. As a graduate of the School of Education, you will be prepared to effectively and compassionately teach. A good teacher has the chance to change the lives of their students, but also to help them co-create a pathway to limitless possibilities and opportunities.
Forward Arkansas
We are committed to increasing the quantity, quality, and diversity of the state’s teacher workforce. A recent grant from Forward Arkansas will enable the School to work with expert national partners in a multi-year collaborative program to recruit, train, and retain K-12 teachers in Arkansas. This includes providing our students with paid residencies where teaching candidates will spend one year working with a partner school. Candidates will also receive support from a site coordinator in addition to their mentor teacher. The residency program will begin during the fall 2023 semester. These collaborative partnerships will help UA Little Rock better understand the changing needs of K-12 students as the program evolves.
Explore Our Programs
Many of our degrees and/or certificates are offered online. Learn more about the fully online degree options.
Undergraduate Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education: Middle Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education: Special Education
- Minor in Education with Licensure Areas
Graduate Programs
The Master of Education in Education (M.Ed.) has three licensure programs:
- M.Ed. in Education: Middle Education Concentration 4-8
- M.Ed. in Education: K-12 Content Areas
- M.Ed. in Education: Special Education K-12
Strengthen your teaching skills or advance your career with these graduate degrees:
- M.Ed. in Reading (fully online)
- M.Ed. in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Education (fully online)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.Ed. in Learning Systems Technology Education (fully online)
- Ph.D. in Reading (currently not accepting new students)
- Ed.D. in Higher Education (not accepting new students)
- Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision (not accepting new students)
Graduate Certificates
These graduate certificates can help you become a teacher or enhance your teaching skills:
- Graduate Certificate in Education (Licensure)
- Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia
- Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching
- Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education
- Graduate Certificate in Learning Systems Technology Education
