Mission: Develop and inspire teachers and educational leaders who value equity, innovation and student success.
Vision: Seek to develop and empower teachers and educational leaders to positively influence an ever changing world.
The Department of Teaching and Educational Leadership offers an associate's degree program, three undergraduate programs leading to Arkansas teacher licensure, one graduate program leading to Arkansas teacher licensure, and a number of advanced programs for endorsement, adding education licenses, and for non-teacher licensure. The Teacher Education program at Tech has a long history of preparing teachers and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE).
Associate of Science in Early Childhood EducationThe curriculum provides a foundation for learning among students younger than primary school age. It covers all areas where knowledge is needed for the Child Development Associate assessment. |
Bachelor of Science in Elementary EducationThe curriculum provides a foundation for teaching Kindergarten to 6th grade. Advanced work through courses, field experiences, and teaching internships are required within the program to meet teacher licensure expectations. |
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level EducationThe curriculum provides a foundation for learning from 4th – 7th grades with options to choose two of four possible subjects—Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. |
Bachelor with emphasis in Secondary EducationThe program recognizes three important components in the education of a prospective teacher: a strong general education, an in-depth knowledge in a selected teaching field, and a knowledge of the school, various diversity and developmental characteristics of students, and the teaching-learning process. |
M.Ed. - Teaching, Learning, and Leadership -New Teacher Leader NTLThis program is designed to prepare candidates for a degree, and eligibility for Arkansas Department of Education licensure as a curriculum leader. Authentic classroom experiences, representative of daily situations school leaders encounter, are integrated into courses. |
Master of Arts in TeachingThe Master of Arts in Teaching is a program of study to prepare candidates for teacher licensure in Arkansas. Candidates who complete the program of study may be recommended to Arkansas Department of Education for licensure as teachers. |
M.ED. - School Counseling and leadershipThis program is designed to prepare candidates for a degree and eligibility for Arkansas licensure as a school counselor leader. |
Master of Education in Instructional Technology - Library Media Specialist (online)The M.Ed in Instructional Technology equips graduates to incorporate the latest technology into learning experiences in effective and innovate ways. |
Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology (online) |
Certificate and Endorsement in Online Teaching (Online)LEARN MORE |
M.Ed. - School Counseling and LeadershipThis program is designed to prepare candidates for a degree and eligibility for Arkansas licensure as a school counselor leader. |
Master of Education in Special EducationThe Master of Education in Special Education is designed to provide post baccalaureate preparation for public school teachers who wish to broaden their knowledge of teaching children with exceptional learning needs. |
MASTER OF EDUCATION - K-12 LITERACY |
Endorsement and Certificate in Special Education |
Endorsement in Dyslexia Therapist/Specialist |
M.Ed. - Teaching, Learning, and LeadershipThis program is designed to prepare candidates for a degree, and eligibility for Arkansas Department of Education licensure as a curriculum leader. Authentic classroom experiences, representative of daily situations school leaders encounter, are integrated into courses. |
Certificates in Teaching, Learning, and LeadershipThis program is designed to prepare candidates to add additional knowledge and certification. |
M.Ed. - Educational LeadershipThis is a performance-based program of study designed to prepare future school principals and assistant principals. Candidates produce a professional portfolio as evidence of competency in the six standards for licensure: educational leadership, school management, school climate, community relations, curriculum management and data collection and analysis. |
Certificate in Educational LeadershipThis is a performance-based program of study designed to prepare future school principals and assistant principals. |
Specialist Degree ProgramEd.S. - Educational LeadershipThis program is based on the value-added concept of school leader preparation from the building leadership to the district level leadership positions, such as superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. |
Doctoral Degree ProgramEd.D. - Educational LeadershipThis is a degree that is intended for scholar/practitioners who will be involved in field-based applied research in partnership with schools, or other educational agencies, and who will apply new knowledge and skills at work, and as a result improve learning and achievement in schools. |
Crabaugh Hall 204
1310 El Paso Ave
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 964-0583 ext 2552
Email: lrogers10@atu.edu
