Arkansas State University--Jonesboro

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
MSE in Educational Leadership MSE in Special Education Instructional Specialist Grades 4-12 MSE in Curriculum and Instruction MSE in Special Education Instructional Specialist Grades P-4 MSE in Special Education Gited, Talented, and Creative Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership MSE in Educational Theory and Practice
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
All programs are NCATE accredited. All licensure programs have earned "Nationally Recognized" stature through Speciality Program Areas (SPAs). Affordable. Individualized attention via academic assistants, academic advisory support, and technical support are provided from start to finish. Courses are rigorous and contain field-based/clinical experiences. Accelerated programs that can be completed in 18 to 20 months.
School type	Public
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	Yes
Terms	Three five-week courses per semester.

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist Yes Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. N/A
Online master's in education degree programs	7
Concentrations with highest demand
Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration and Supervision Special Education and Teaching
Concentrations offered
Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration and Supervision Special Education and Teaching
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track Yes Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

12

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	Yes

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	14 full-time; 7 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	86% full-time; 86% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	12
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	5 full-time; 11 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	129
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A