Russellville Campus
Annual Program Assessment
The following links show the individual items in the annual program assessment plans for degrees offered at the Russellville and Ozark campuses of Arkansas Tech University.
Academic Programs follow the annual Academic Assessment Cycle Calendar for assessment related tasks. Any questions should be addressed to the director of Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness (caustin@atu.edu).
| Degree | Learning Outcomes | Curriculum Map | Assessment Plan |
| Art | |||
| Art Education (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Fine Art (BA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Fine Art (BFA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Graphic Design (BFA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Game & Interactive Media Design (BFA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | |||
| Criminal Justice (AS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Ozark-Ouachita Studies (AS) | |||
| Criminal Justice and Criminology (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Psychology (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Rehabilitation Science (BA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Sociology (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Applied Sociology (MS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Psychology (MS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Communication & Journalism | |||
| Speech Communication (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Journalism (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Speech Education (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Multimedia Journalism (MA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| English & World Languages | |||
| Creative Writing (BFA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Creative Writing Education (BFA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| English (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| English Education (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Spanish (Foreign Language) (BA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Spanish Education (Foreign Language Education) (BA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| English (MA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| English - TESL (MA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Liberal Arts (MA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| TESOL (MA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| History & Political Science | |||
| General Education (AA) | 2018-2019 | ||
| Cultural & Geospatial Studies (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| History (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| International Studies (BA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Political Science (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Public History (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Social Studies Education (BA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| History (MA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Music | |||
| Music (BA) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Music Education (BME) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Degree | Learning Outcomes | Curriculum Map | Assessment Plan |
| Business | |||
| Business Administration (AS) | |||
| Accounting (BSBA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Business Data Analytics (BSBA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Business Education (BSBA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Economics & Finance (BSBA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Management & Marketing (BSBA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Business Administration (MBA) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Degree | Learning Outcomes | Curriculum Map | Assessment Plan |
| Curriculum & Instruction | |||
| Online Teaching (CP) | |||
| Early Childhood Education (AS) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Elementary Education (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Middle Level Education (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Secondary Education (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Teaching (MAT) | |||
| Instructional Design and Technology (MEd) | |||
| Special Education K-12 (MEd) | |||
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Instructional Technology - Library Media Specialist (MEd) |
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K-12 Literacy (MEd) |
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| Health & Physical Education | |||
| Health & Physical Education (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Strength & Conditioning (MS) | |||
| College Student Personnel | |||
| Advising Certificate (CP) | |||
| College Student Personnel (MS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Center for Leadership and Learning | |||
| Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (MEd) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Educational Leadership (MEd) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| School Counseling & Leadership (MEd) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Educational Leadership (EdS) | 2018-2019 | ||
| Educational Leadership (EDD) | 2018-2019 | ||
| Degree | Learning Outcomes | Curriculum Map | Assessment Plan |
| Agriculture | |||
| Agricultural Education (BS) | |||
| Agriculture Business (BS) | 2018-2019 | ||
| Computer & Information Science | |||
| Cybersecurity (AAS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Information Technology (AAS) | |||
| Computer Science (BS) | |||
| Computer Science Education (BS) | |||
| Cybersecurity (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Information Systems (BS) | |||
| Information Technology (BS) | |||
| Information Technology (MS) | |||
| Electrical Engineering | |||
| Computer Engineering (BS) | |||
| Electrical Engineering (BSEE) | |||
| Electrical Engineering (MSEE) | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | |||
| Nuclear Technology (ASNT) | |||
| Mechanical Engineering (BSME) | |||
| Mechanical Engineering (MSME) | |||
| Emergency Management | |||
| Emergency Management (BS) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Emergency Management & Homeland Security (MS) | |||
| Parks, Recreation, & Hospitality Administration | |||
| Hospitality Administration (BS) | |||
| Recreation and Park Administration (BS) | |||
| Degree | Learning Outcomes | Curriculum Map | Assessment Plan |
| Biological Sciences | |||
| Biology (BS) | Learning Outcomes | Curriculum Map | 2018-2019 |
| Environmental Science (BS) | |||
| Fisheries & Wildlife (BS) | |||
| Health Information Management (BS) | 2018-2019 | ||
| Life Science Education (BS) | |||
| Medical Lab Science (BS) | |||
| Fisheries & Wildlife (MS) | |||
| Health Informatics (MS) | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Mathematics (BS) | |||
| Mathematics Education (BS) | |||
| Nursing | |||
| RN to BSN | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Nursing (BSN) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Nursing (MSN) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Physcial Sciences | |||
| Chemistry (BS) | Learning Outcomes | 2018-2019 | |
| Chemistry Education (BS) | |||
| Engineering Physics (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Geology (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Nuclear Physics (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Physical Science (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Physics (BS) | Learning Outcomes | ||
| Physics Education (BS) | |||
Academic Program REview Schedule
Arkansas Code §6-61-214 requires that the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(AHECB) review existing academic programs. All certificate and degree programs offered
by public colleges and universities in Arkansas will be reviewed every 7 - 10 years.
Institutional program review schedules are on file at ADHE. This Program Review Information Packet offers guidance on completion of program reviews to meet the requirements for program
quality. Externally accredited program reviews are also listed here, but links to
their accreditors and the standards by which they will be evaluated can be found under
Accreditation on this website.
Arkansas Tech has begun a pilot for a mid-cycle Departmental Mid-point Program Review process for those programs that are reviewed on a greater than five year cycle. Programs that are reviewed by an external accreditor on less than a six year cycle or required to file yearly reports are exempt from the Departmental Mid-point Program Review process. The departmental academic program review follows a similar self-study process aided by an Internal departmental Program Review template and other resources. Additional information can be obtained by emailing Dr. Christine Austin at caustin@atu.edu
| Review Schedule | ||||
| Degree | ADHE Approval Date | Specialized Accrediting Body | Last External Review | Next External Review |
| Art | ||||
| Art Education (BA) | 1/1/1985 |
CAEP / NASAD |
2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Fine Art (BA) | 1/31/2014 | NASAD | 2016-17 | 2023-24 |
| Fine Art (BFA) | 4/20/2018 | NASAD (pending transcripts) | 2016-17 | 2023-24 |
| Graphic Design (BFA) | 4/20/2018 | NASAD (pending transcripts) | 2016-17 | 2023-24 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design (BFA) | 4/20/2018 | NASAD (pending transcripts) |
2016-17 |
2023-24 |
| Behavioral Sciences | ||||
| Criminal Justice (AS) | 2/6/2004 | NO | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Ozark-Ouachita Studies (AS) | 4/27/2012 | NO | ND | 2022-23 |
| Criminal Justice and Criminology (BA) | 1/26/2018 | NO | ND | 2028-29 |
| Psychology (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2018-19 | 2028-29 |
| Rehabilitation Science (BA) | 1/1/1985 | CAAHEP | 2011-12 | 2020-21 |
| Sociology (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2018-19 | 2028-29 |
| Applied Sociology (MS) | 1/31/2014 | NO | ND | 2024-25 |
| Psychology (MS) | 11/4/2005 | 2011-12 | 2021-22 | |
| Communication & Journalism | ||||
| Communication (Speech) (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2011-12 | 2021-22 |
| Journalism (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Speech Education (BA) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Multimedia Journalism (MA) | 4/1/2000 | NO | 2011-12 | 2021-22 |
| English & World Languages | ||||
| Creative Writing (BFA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2017-18 | 2027-28 |
| Creative Writing Education (BFA) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| English (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2017-18 | 2027-28 |
| English Education (BA) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Spanish (Foreign Language) (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2010-11 | 2020-21 |
| Spanish Education (Foreign Language Education) (BA) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| English (MA) | 4/1/2000 | NO | ND | 2018-19 |
| English - TESL (MA) | 2/6/2004 | CAEP | ND | 2018-2019 |
| Liberal Arts (MA) | 4/1/1990 | NO | 2011-12 | 2021-22 |
| TESOL (MA) | 2/6/2004 | NO | ND | 2018-19 |
| History & Political Science | ||||
| General Education (AA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | ND | 2019-20 |
| Cultural & Geospatial Studies (BA) | 5/1/2015 | NO | ND | 2022-23 |
| History (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2017-18 | 2027-28 |
| International Studies (BA) | 10/1/1997 | NO | 2010-11 | 2020-21 |
| Political Science (BA) | 1/29/2010 | NO | 2016-17 | 2026-27 |
| Public History (BA) | 4/30/2010 | NO | 2017-18 | 2027-28 |
| Social Studies Education (BA) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| History (MA) | 2/1/2000 | NO | ND | 2018-19 |
| Music | ||||
| Music (BA) | 1/1/1985 | NASM | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Music Education (BME) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Review Schedule | ||||
| Degree | ADHE Approval Date | Specialized Accrediting Body |
Last External Review | Next External Review |
| Business Administration (AS) | 4/20/2018 | ND | 2019-20 | |
| Accounting (BSBA) | 1/1/1985 | AACSB | 2014-15 | 2019-20 |
| Business Data Analytics (BSBA) | 4/27/2012 | AACSB | 2014-15 | 2019-20 |
| Business Education (BS) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Economics & Finance (BSBA) | 1/1/1985 | AACSB | 2014-15 | 2019-20 |
| Management & Marketing (BSBA) | 1/1/1985 | AACSB | 2014-15 | 2019-20 |
| Business Administration (MBA) | 1/27/2017 | AACSB | ND | 2019-20 |
| Review Schedule | ||||
| Degree | ADHE Approval Date | Specialized Accrediting Body | Last External Review | Next External Review |
| Curriculum & Instruction | ||||
| Online Teaching (GC) | 1/27/2017 | ND | 2022-23 | |
| Early Childhood Education (AS) | 4/1/1990 | NO | 2014-15 | 2024-25 |
| Elementary Education (BS) | 7/25/2014 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| Middle Level Education (BS) | 2/1/1998 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Secondary Education (BS) | CAEP | 2019-20 | ||
| Teaching (MAT) | 4/30/2010 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| Instructional Technology (MEd) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Special Education K-12 (MEd) | 1/29/2016 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| K-12 Literacy (MEd) | 1/26/2018 | ND | 2019-20 | |
| Health & Physical Education | ||||
| Health & Physical Education (BS) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Strength & Conditioning (MS) | 1/31/2014 | NO | ND | 2020-21 |
| Student Affairs Administration | ||||
| Advising Certificate (CP) | 1/27/2017 | ND | 2025-26 | |
| Student Affairs Administration (MS) | 4/19/2002 | NO | 2015-16 | 2025-26 |
| Center for Leadership & Learning | ||||
| Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (MEd) | 2/1/2001 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Educational Leadership (MEd) | 5/1/1997 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| School Counseling & Leadership (MEd) | 4/21/2017 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| Educational Leadership (EdS) | 10/1/2000 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| School Leadership (EdD) | 7/25/2014 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| Review Schedule | ||||
| Degree | ADHE Approval Date | Specialized Accrediting Body |
Last External Review | Next External Review |
| Professional Leadership (CP) | 1/27/2017 | NO | ND | 2024-25 |
| Applied Science (BAS) | 4/21/2017 | NO | Eff. '17 | 2024-25 |
| Professional Studies (BPS) | 4/21/2017 | NO | ND | 2024-25 |
| Review Schedule | ||||
| Degree | ADHE Approval Date | Specialized Accrediting Body | Last External Review | Next External Review |
| Agriculture | ||||
| Agricultural Education (BS) | 7/29/2011 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Agriculture Business (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2018-19 | 2028-29 |
| Computer & Information Science | ||||
| Cybersecurity (AAS) | 4/21/2017 | NO | ND | 2027-28 |
| Information Technology (AAS) | NO | 2013-14 | 2019-20 | |
| Computer Science (BS) | 1/1/1985 | CAC of ABET | 2009-10 | 2019-20 |
| Computer Science Education (BS) | 4/22/2016 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| Cybersecurity (BS) | 4/21/2017 | NO | ND | 2027-28 |
| Information Systems (BS) | 4/19/2002 | CAC of ABET | 2009-10 | 2019-20 |
| Information Technology (BS) | 2/3/2006 | NO | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Information Technology (MS) | 2/1/2000 | NO | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Electrical Engineering | ||||
| Computer Engineering (BSCmpE) | 1/26/2018 | ND | ND | |
| Electrical Engineering (BSEE) | 4/1/1998 | EAC of ABET | 2015-16 | 2021-22 |
| Electrical Engineering (MSEE) | 4/21/2017 | EAC of ABET | ND | 2025-26 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||
| Nuclear Technology (ASNT) | 11/1/1990 | NO | 2011-12 | 2021-22 |
| Mechanical Engineering (BSME) | 4/1/1998 | EAC of ABET | 2015-16 | 2021-22 |
| Mechanical Engineering (MSME) | 4/21/2017 | EAC of ABET | ND | 2022-23 |
| Emergency Management | ||||
| Emergency Administration & Management (BS) | 5/1/1997 | CAEME | 2018-19 | 2028-29 |
| Emergency Management & Homeland Security (MS) | 11/4/2005 | No | 2018-19 | 2028-29 |
| Parks, Recreation, & Hospitality Administration | ||||
| Hospitality Administration (BS) | 1/1/1985 | ACPHA-CAHM | 2014-15 | 2020-21 |
| Recreation and Park Administration (BS) | 1/1/1985 | COAPRT | 2011-12 |
2020-21 |
| Review Schedule | ||||
| Degree | ADHE Approval DAte | Accrediting Body | Last External Review | Next External Review |
| Biological Sciences | ||||
| Biology (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2012-13 | 2022-23 |
| Environmental Science (BS) | 1/29/2016 | NO | ND | 2022-23 |
| Fisheries & Wildlife Biology (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2010-11 | 2020-21 |
| Health Information Management (BS) | 1/1/1985 | CAHIM | 2009-10 | 2019-20 |
| Life Science Education (BS) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Medical Lab Science (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2012-13 | 2022-23 |
| Fisheries & Wildlife (MS) | 2/1/2000 | NO | 2010-11 | 2020-21 |
| Health Informatics (MS) | 1/29/2010 | CAHIM | ND | 2021-22 |
| Mathematics | ||||
| Mathematics (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2012-13 | 2022-23 |
| Mathematics Education (BS) | 1/1/1985 | CAEP | 2013-14 | 2019-20 |
| Nursing | ||||
| Nursing, RN to BSN (BSN) | 1/1/1985 | ACEN | 2016-17 | 2024-25 |
| Nursing (BSN) | 1/1/1985 | ACEN | 2016-17 | 2024-25 |
| Nursing (MSN) | 4/21/2017 | ACEN | 2016-17 | 2024-25 |
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| Chemistry (BS) | 1/1/1985 | ACS | Annual Reports | 2019-20 |
| Chemistry Education (BS) | 1/29/2016 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
| Engineering Physics (BS) | 2/1/1998 | NO | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Geology (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2012-13 | 2022-23 |
| Nuclear Physics (BS) | 7/29/2011 | NO | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Physical Science (BS) | 1/1/1985 | NO | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Physics (BS) | 7/29/2011 | NO | 2013-14 | 2023-24 |
| Physics Education (BS) | 1/29/2016 | CAEP | ND | 2019-20 |
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