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Arkansas Tech Gets OK for First Doctoral Program

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Arkansas Tech University in Russellville has received approval from the state to offer its first doctoral program.

The school was opened in 1909. Its Doctor of Education degree in school leadership has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the final step in the development of the new degree.

The program’s first cohort will begin its studies later this year, the school said in a news release.

“The greatest beneficiaries of this news are the children of our state,” said ATU President Robin Bowen. “As a result of this doctoral program, leadership capacity in our K-12 schools will be enhanced, teachers will be more empowered to advance in their careers and students will receive a more meaningful education.”

Bowen said Tech already is known throughout the region as a leader in the development of school leaders.

“The ability to offer this doctoral degree is a natural and important next step in our institutional efforts to partner with K-12 schools in creating a stronger Arkansas for generations to come,” she said.

The program is designed for K-12 education professionals who currently serve or wish to serve in school district leadership positions.

The Arkansas Tech Doctor of Education degree in school leadership will build upon the curriculum of the institution’s existing Educational Specialist degree, which consists of 30 hours of course work beyond the master’s degree level, the school said.

John Freeman, professor of educational leadership at Tech, will serve as director of the doctoral program. 

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