College of Education & Behavioral Sciences
From classrooms to counseling centers, the College of Education and Behavioral Science
empowers you to inspire, understand, and lead. Whether you're shaping young minds
or exploring human behavior, you'll find the knowledge, support, and community here
to turn your passion into purpose.
Shape Minds, Change Lives
From classrooms to communities, our programs prepare you to lead with purpose and
make a lasting impact.
10+
Undergraduate programs that blend human connection with career readiness.
40+
Graduate programs that build the skills to lead, inspire, and serve your community.
We're Here To Help
Whether you want to become a teacher, principal, counselor, psychologist, or pursue graduate studies, the College of Education and Behavioral Science gives you the knowledge and real-world experience to make it happen.
We have a teacher, counselor, principal, director, or superintendent in every county
in the state of Arkansas. If you're passionate about understanding and helping people,
making a difference in education, mental health, or physical well-being, this is the
place for you. [...] You’ll be surrounded by passionate peers, mentored by dedicated
faculty, and equipped with the skills to lead, advocate, and inspire change in your
community and beyond.
Dr. Annette Hux,
Dean
Our Departments
Our departments span a diverse range of disciplines within education and behavioral sciences. Explore their pages to see what they have to offer.
Educational Services & Support
We connect expertise with action. Our centers and research initiatives provide hands-on
learning, vital community resources, and leadership.
Office of Behavioral Research & Evaluation
OBRE partners with schools and organizations across the region to evaluate programs,
strengthen school safety, and gather actionable insights, and more. It’s where research
meets influence.
From training early educators to supporting families, Childhood Services strengthens
the foundation of Arkansas’s early learning systems. We provide professional development,
on-site coaching, and resources to improve outcomes for young children statewide.
Delta STEM Education Center
The Delta STEM Education Center connects A-State with K–12 schools, educational co-ops,
and local businesses to boost STEM learning across the region. We support teachers
and students with hands-on resources and best-in-class professional development.
Education Renewal Zone
ERZ drives academic improvement in Arkansas's most challenged public schools through
targeted strategies, collaboration, and innovation. Our focus: lifting student achievement
and building long-term school success.
The Office of Professional Education Programs coordinates field experience, manages
admission into the teacher education programs and professional licensure, and coordinates
data collection for assessment and evaluation purposes.
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports Resource Center
The A-State PBIS Resource Center empowers schools with training, coaching, and resources
to foster positive, inclusive learning environments.
Leadership in Education and Behavioral Science Student & Alumni Opportunities
In the College of Education and Behavioral Science, we believe learning extends beyond
the classroom. Through student-led organizations, leadership programs, and a wide
range of scholarships, our students gain the tools to lead, serve, and inspire in
their communities and careers.
Reaching Hearts and Minds
We believe in education that gives back. Our outreach efforts connect knowledge to
need—impacting schools, families, and communities across the region.
Advanced Placement Summer Institute
The Advanced Summer Placement Institute equips public school teachers with strategies
and tools to create thriving AP classrooms. By strengthening AP instruction, we’re
helping students unlock college credit opportunities before they ever leave high school.
Community Advisory Group
Service learning is central to preparing our teacher education students for real-world
impact. Through community partnerships, students build the skills to work effectively
across diverse settings while giving back to the very communities that support their
growth.
The RESTORE Hub is where care, research, and community come together. Focused on mental
health and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,
we connect education, service, outreach, and innovation to improve lives.
Got Questions?
Connect With Us.
We’re here to help you find your place and succeed. Reach out to us for help.