Program Overview

The College of Education is committed to excellence in teacher preparation through both classroom instruction and extensive field experiences, and UA Fort Smith provides a guarantee to school districts that its graduates will be successful. With those ideas in mind, this degree program is designed for students who graduated in the top half of their high school class and who maintain a 2.75 minimum grade point average during their first two years of college. With biology courses from the specialists in the College of Arts and Sciences and courses from the specialists in the College of Education, this innovative program helps students acquire the skills to serve as a life/earth science teacher.

Career Opportunities

• High demand for science teachers in all 50 states
• Numerous job openings each year in Arkansas schools
• UA Fort Smith graduates highly sought after by:
  • Arkansas River Valley School Districts
  • Northwest Arkansas School Districts

• See UA Fort Smith Career Planning and Placement for more options.

For more information on this program, contact

Dr. Carl Gilbert

(479)788-7625

Email: Dr. Gilbert