Here at the College of Education and Health, we are dedicated to helping you make the most of your career choices. Do you already know what path you would like to go down? Great! Click on through and learn more about your desired program. Are you still deciding what it is you want to do? Not an issue! Take a moment to browse through the differnt nationally accredited degree and certification options that the College of Education and Health offers!
Careers in teaching, educational leadership, educational specialist, school counseling and leadership, and teaching, learning, and leadership (e.g., curriculum leader/specialist, instructional facilitator, etc.).
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Careers in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. (Planning for, preventing, and responding to emergencies, crises, and/or disasters.)
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Careers in teaching health and physical education, coaching, health exercise science, strength and conditioning (graduate level), and driver education (graduate level).
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Careers in organizational leadership, human resources, and other careers that utilize skills in conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem solving, team building, and communication.
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Careers in rehabilitation science with specialty areas of addictions, aging, child welfare and social services, disabilities studies, and recreation services.
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Careers in higher education administration/student affairs.
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Program Information Request FormWelcome to the College of Education and Health, where we help prepare you for the career you want. From readying you to be a teacher or leader for programs serving students birth through PK-12 and adult learners, to helping you grow as a nurse with real-world skills. Maybe you want to develop yourself as a rehabilitation science, emergency management, or student affairs administration professional and organizational leader. Whatever career path you want to go down, you will discover a range of nationally accredited degree and certification options administered and taught by highly regarded, experienced professionals in the College of Education and Health.
Welcome to the College of Education and Health at Arkansas Tech University. Our goal is to help you grow as a future professional in your expertise, collaborative skills, and innovative thought. Whether you have chosen to pursue a career in health, education, and/or leadership, our expectation is for you to become a successful and innovative professional in the communities in which you serve.
In order to help prepare you for your future, we have designed programs of study that are collaborative, engaging, and innovative. In your programs of study, you will have opportunity to work with faculty, who excel in teaching, research, and service.
In addition, within our programs of study, you will have opportunity to complete field experiences at a variety of sites and work alongside a number of professionals in your chosen field. Our faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in all we do.
I encourage you to engage fully in your academic endeavors within the College of Education and Health and within the broader university. By the time you complete your program of studies, you will be prepared to positively impact communities locally, regionally, and globally. As a first step in learning more about the College of Education and Health, please become part of our social media community through Facebook, X (formerly, Twitter), and Instagram.
Again, we are pleased to have you in the College of Education and Health for this important time of professional preparation in your life. Feel free to reach out to us if you need any assistance or additional information.
Dr. Tim Carter
Dean. ATu College of Education and Health
Vision
The College of Education and Health develops experts, collaborators, and innovators in education, health, and leadership who are successful and transformative professionals in the diverse communities in which they serve.
Mission
The College of Education and Health promotes student success by providing collaborative, engaging, and innovative programs in accessible formats to prepare professionals who will positively impact their communities locally, regionally, and globally.
Chi Sigma Alpha is an honor society for graduate students, faculty, and staff in higher education and student affairs. Based on the three pillars of academics, research, and service to the profession, Chi Sigma Alpha has chapters across the United States.
Epsilon Pi Phi (EPP) is an ACHS accredited honor society for emergency management, homeland security and business continuity related fields. Being invited to become a member is truly an honor and recognition of academic achievement and contribution to your field. Once a student is accepted into the honor society, they are a lifetime member.
The ATU SNA is the local organization of the State and National Student Nurses' Association. The organization functions to socialize with, service, and create a community which serves the student through professional activities that are educational and enjoyable. All nursing students are encouraged to become members of the ATU Department of Nursing's Student Nurses' Association (SNA) as a first step toward professionalism
Sigma Theta Tau is a national honor society for students, graduates and faculty. Sigma is an international community of nurses, dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, teaching, learning, and service through the cultivation of communities of practice, education, and research.
The Educators Rising is an organization created for educators. It is a national program in Arkansas that builds a community of future teachers to come together as one and put their skills to use. Our goal for this club is to provide a support system for all educators, elementary, middle level, and secondary.
| Crabaugh Hall 214 1310 N El Paso Ave Russellville, AR 72801 |
Phone: (479) 964-0583 ext. 2352 Email: coeh@atu.edu |
| Dean's Office | Ms. Harley Bell - Administrative Specialist III |
| Educator Licensure & Support Services | Ms. Kim Tate - Administrative Specialist III |
| Emergency Management, Professional Studies, & Student Affairs Administration | Ms. Stephanie Swatzel - Administrative Specialist III |
| Kinesiology (HPE) | Billie Jones - Administrative Specialist III |
| Nursing |
Mr. Darion Cicotte-Anderson - Ms. Sarah Hardy - |
| Rehabilitation Science |
Ms. Kim Hilliard - |
| Teacher Education & Student Services |
Ms. ILona Davidson - |
| Teaching & Educational Leadership |
Ms. Lydia Rogers - |
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The ATU GEAR UP is short for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs. The program is poised to create vigorous academic and educational experiences
to low-income, diverse, disadvantaged youth in Johnson and Pope Counties in west central
Arkansas. Our project goals focus on academic outcomes to increase high school graduation
rates, expand the rate of graduates meeting state collegiate entrance requirements,
and increase the rate of students applying to and enrolling in college. We will provide
these activities and services through tutoring, mentoring, and advising using both
in-person and remote platforms. We will conduct career and college workshops, offer
career exploration opportunities, and provide a variety of events to build a college
going culture in the schools we serve.
The program will service 1,157 students from two middle schools, one junior high,
and two high schools. Our school district partners include: Clarksville School District
and Russellville School District. Our community partners include the Russellville
Boys and Girls Club, Education Consulting, LLC, and
STEM training. We are applying for a 7-year grant starting with students in the 6th
and 7th grades and following them through their first year of college. We will provide
emphasis on summer counseling to cohorts of students and start summer melt activities
in the early years to ensure maximum support and matriculation to college.
The following three goals will guide the ATU GEAR UP project design:
1. Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of
participating students,
2. Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary
education, and
3. Educate students and their families about higher education options, preparation,
and financing for success in postsecondary education.
ATU has established the following five objectives for the GEAR UP project:
1. Increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of
participating students
2. Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary
education of participating students
3. Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary education
options, preparation, and financing
4. Increase GEAR UP students and former GEAR UP students who are enrolled at an IHE
5. Increase persistence to the second year of postsecondary education
The cohort model is a collaborative effort with public school professionals to address issues surrounding placement, supervision, and the professional development of interns.The cohort addresses the university's increasing need for CPS mentors to supervise increasing numbers of teacher candidates.
If you need more information concerning the requirements for becoming a teacher or if you need other assistance, please contact our support offices!
Arkansas "Right to Read" Act
The following link discusses the College of Education and Health's compliance with Act 1063 of 2017 termed the Right to Read Act. The linked document discusses this Act and how the College is recognized as meeting the expectations delineated by this Act.
The Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs in emergency management were the first programs of their kind when established at Arkansas Tech University. These programs are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education. The most recent accreditation visit occurred in 2020 and resulted in the continuing accreditation of these programs. For more information about this accreditation, please visit the website of the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) nursing programs at Arkansas Tech University located in Russellville, AR are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, Phone: (404) 975-5000, Web site: www.acenursing.org). The most recent accreditation decision by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Emergency Management (NAEM) nursing programs is Continuing Accreditation. The BSN program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing (Address: University Tower Bldg., 1123 South University, Suite 800, Little Rock, AR 72204-1619, Phone: (501) 686-2700) and the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.
The Strength and Conditioning Studies program is nationally recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Graduate Level Education Recognized Program. For more than 35 years, the NSCA has been the leader in building stronger professionals within the strength and conditioning industry. The NSCA created its Education Recognized Program distinction prior to the existence of any accreditation for strength and conditioning programs. The Strength and Conditioning Studies program at ATU earned this distinction shortly after it began in 2014 and has maintained it continually since that time.
The Colleges of Distinction "was founded on the premise that there are hundreds of remarkable colleges across the United States, each with a unique strength to offer the next generation of college-bound students." The Colleges of Distinction reviews colleges each year to determine which ones should receive this designation. For several years in a row, Colleges of Distinction has awarded Arkansas Tech University this distinction. In addition, the College of Education and Health has also again been awarded this designation for specific colleges within the university. For more about this distinction, please visit the Colleges of Distinction website.
The College of Education and Health seeks to continuously improve its programs and recognizes the importance of its many shareholders in this process. Due to this pursuit, the College provides numerous opportunities to discuss its programs and to gather input from its shareholders (e.g., via surveys, shareholder meetings, advisory council meetings, Cohort meetings, university councils, specialized professional association pursuits, and through college, departmental and program meetings, etc.).
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Welcome to the College of Education and Health, where we prepare teachers and leaders for programs serving all students, from birth through PK-12 and adult learners. We produce nurses with real-world skills and develop rehabilitation science, emergency management, and student affairs administration professionals and organizational leaders. You will discover a range of nationally accredited degree and certification options administered and taught by highly regarded, experienced professionals in the College of Education and Health.
ATU was the only institution in Arkansas that didn't raise tuition & fee costs in 2024
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