A recent online study places UA Little Rock’s School of Education among the best places to receive an undergraduate degree in education in the region.
The study was conducted by online education website EducationDegree.com, a resource for individuals pursuing a career in teaching. The study placed UA Little Rock’s School of Education among the 35 best to receive an undergraduate degree in the west south central region of the country, comprising institutions in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
Among the highlights of the program, the study cited the school’s student success rate with a 94 percent passing rate on the Praxis II, a test that measures the knowledge and skills one needs to become a certified teacher. The passing rate is among the best in the country.
The study also noted that the School of Education offers online and on-campus courses for undergraduate teaching programs in elementary and special education, and offers middle education degree paths in social studies, language arts, mathematics, and science.
UA Little Rock’s School of Education is built on a foundation of success, providing students with knowledge to teach K-12, and higher education, as well as preparing students for educational leadership roles.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top bachelor’s-level teaching programs in the country,” said Dr. Rachel Eells, Windgate endowed director of the School of Education. “This distinction reflects the dedication of our faculty, the strength of our curriculum, and our deep commitment to preparing exceptional educators who will make a lasting impact in classrooms across Arkansas and beyond.”
The program also offers graduate-level courses with three licensure programs and five graduate certificate programs that will help enhance teaching skills with concentrations in curriculum and instruction, gifted and talented education, reading, and information systems technology education.