School Details
Arkansas Tech University, a state-supported institution, dedicates its resources to student success, access and excellence in a constantly changing world. A large array of programs suit a diverse traditional and non-traditional student community seeking the same goals of professional achievement.
ATU online courses are offered through associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s programs. Technical certification and degrees in professional development are other accessible options. Courses range from education and healthcare to business and management.
Student online resources at ATU:
- Military personnel resources
- Disability services
- Online resource manual including student and academic resources
- Multiple types of credentials available
Accreditation & Licensing
Arkansas Tech University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Arkansas Tech University offers an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies to the online student. This program is designed as a foundational curriculum applicable towards a bachelor’s degree. Studies include but are not limited to:
- English
- History
- Social sciences
- Speech communication
Students with this degree may pursue careers not requiring a traditional four-year degree. Courses help the development of effective communication, critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Become a lifelong learner with distinct knowledge in arts, humanities, science, and wellness from Arkansas Tech University online.
A Bachelor of Applied Science degree is available online with Arkansas Tech University. This program is for those interested in enhancing professional values and skills. Students who have previously earned an AAS will find seamless transition between programs. Academic advisors understand the needs of adult learners, and will help students best schedule courses, including but not limited to:
- Organizational change
- Management
- Industrial psychology
- Manufacturing systems
Learn to supervise workflow in industrial environments with advanced leadership skills. Develop effective communication and critical thinking techniques, data-driven problem-solving, technical expertise, and more. Earn your BAS online with ATU and take the next step in academic and professional pathways today.
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in History through Arkansas Tech University online. This program is beneficial to students interested in further studies in graduate school or law school. Courses include but are not limited to:
- American government
- Principles of economics
- Cultural anthropology
- History of Arkansas
Studies include foreign language, World and United States history, and more. Graduates with this degree may pursue careers in government, education, and the private sector of the economy. ATU online is a flexible and accessible option, helping students develop personally, professionally, and academically.
Arkansas Tech University online offers a Bachelor of Professional Studies BPS / Interdisciplinary Studies to the nontraditional student. This program is designed to prepare students for career enhancement and a broad range of professional pathways. Studies prepare students in planning, organizational behavior, ethics, technology applications, and more. Develop written communication skills as well as problem-solving and research strategies. Become a leader in your chosen field with Arkansas Tech University online today.
In addition to the Interdisciplinary Studies, students can choose from a myriad of concentrations, including but not limited to:
- Public Relations
- Workforce Technology
- Applied Leadership
- Criminal Justice
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Child Development
- Agricultural Business
A Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Workforce Technology is available online with Arkansas Tech University. This program is for those interested in expanding their career field and options. Courses include but are not limited to:
- Microcomputer applications
- Business problem-solving
- Management
- Project design
Studies include written communication, public presentation, and more. Take on research and problem-solving, and develop the best strategies for professional environments. Become a developer, analyst, administrator, and more with a workforce technology degree. Earn a bachelor’s degree online with ATU and take a leap into your career today.
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Advance your career opportunities by enrolling in an online program today!
Business
Computer skills are necessary in nearly every job position and industry today. An associate’s degree in Business Technology online prepares you with the knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen field.
This online business degree from Arkansas Tech can lead to career opportunities such as administrative assistant, accounting clerk, computer operator, or office manager. Coursework is designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam in several Office applications.
Students will gain skills in:
- Accounting fundamentals
- Computer hardware, software, networks, and internet
- Legal and ethical business decision making
- Oral and written communications
- Keyboarding
- Word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, and presentation software
Receive comprehensive, specialized knowledge and skills in leadership with the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership online from Arkansas Tech University. The leadership concepts taught in this program can be applied to a wide variety of settings and career paths.
As a student in this Organizational Leadership degree online, you will learn about leadership theory, leadership development, supervision, workplace learning and communication, nonprofit leadership, and community development. Courses also cover topics related to organizational change, globalization, and diversity.
Concentrations are available in areas including:
- Agricultural Business
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Inter-College
- Public Relations
The Bachelor of Organizational Leadership degree in Child Development is available with 100% online coursework. This program will not lead directly to licensure, but provides a solid foundation of knowledge in developmental studies.
Students will learn the most effective ways to lead in professional environments. Develop research strategies, problem-solving techniques, and more. Take on studies in written communication, and enhance personal, professional, and academic goals with this program.
Courses cover topics such as:
- Child and adolescent development
- Professional communications
- Developmental psychology
- Principles of personnel management
A bachelor’s degree focusing on Business Management prepares you for leadership roles in any type of business or organization. Skilled managers improve the way in which businesses provide products and services to their customers. Students in this program learn how to bring together suppliers, employees, and tools to keep their business running smoothly.
This Business Management online degree includes hands-on learning opportunities, such as working with ATU’s Small Business Technology and Development Center to help local businesses manage more efficiently. Students will gain knowledge in subjects as varied as quantitative business analysis, business speaking, business finance, and business law.
Arkansas Tech University offers a fully online Certificate in Office Support Specialist. Coursework is designed to prepare students for careers including administrative assistant, accounting clerk, computer operator, or office manager. Students will gain experience with the professional and computer skills required for positions in a wide range of industries and settings.
Upon completion of this online business program, students will be able to create oral and written communications for a variety of purposes and audiences, as well as demonstrate professionalism in interpersonal interactions. Graduates will also have proficient skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and keyboarding.
If you are currently employed in professional, corporate, management, industrial, or nonprofit positions, this online certificate program in Professional Leadership can give you the specialized skills you need to excel in your role. Students with some existing college credit can also use this program as a pathway to a Bachelor of Professional Studies or Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Skills gained from this program can be used across numerous fields.
Coursework covers topics in:
- Community and organizational assessment
- Cultural awareness and workplace diversity
- Front-line supervision
- Organizational behavior
- Personnel management
- Workplace communication
The online MBA offered by Arkansas Tech University focuses on strategic decision-making driven by data analysis. Alongside the core competencies in business, you will learn how to analytically solve problems and guide the decision-making process within your organization. You will be well-prepared to take on management roles and grow your career, as well as your earnings, with Tech’s MBA online.
Arkansas Tech University offers an online MBA with a concentration in Business Data Analytics. In this progressive, technical program you will learn to thoroughly analyze data and information as it pertains to your corporate strategy. As an executive decision-maker, you can lead your company to success with Arkansas Tech’s MBA in Business Data Analytics. Coursework is likely to include:
- Applied predictive analytics
- Advanced analytics
- Analytic strategy
- Big data strategies
One click can make or break the success of a product in today’s digital marketplace. Be on top of sales and consumer communication in today’s global marketplace with an online MBA in Digital Marketing from Arkansas Tech University.
This program encompasses the knowledge and insight necessary to make strong, strategic decisions based upon consumer behavior. You can learn to analyze data and apply it to corporate goals, while maintaining your position in social media.
Arkansas Tech’s MBA includes courses such as:
- Applied predictive analytics
- Strategic social media marketing
- Consumer insights
The Business Technology Technical Certificate is a program offered entirely online by Arkansas Tech University. The program is designed to prepare students for careers as an administrative assistant, accounting clerk, computer operator, or office manager. Comprehensive computer classes and applications align with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams.
Professional and technical skills gained through coursework give students the necessary competencies for positions in their chosen field. Graduates will understand basic accounting principles, legal and ethical business issues, professionalism in interpersonal interactions, and basic use of various workplace technologies.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can study emerging technologies to protect your community with the Master of Science in Emergency Management & Homeland Security from Arkansas Tech University. The online emergency management degree imparts such skills as:
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Adaptive and creative thinking
- Ethical and legal procedures
Through the online homeland security master’s degree program, you consider the legal, ethical, political, and leadership aspects of this field. Graduates can enter the workforce as practitioners or apply their knowledge as scholars in teaching others.
Education
The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare you for various careers related to child care and early childhood education. If you have a few academic requirements you need to fulfill before moving on with your education, this online early childhood education degree might be a good fit for you.
The curriculum gives you a thorough understanding of child development and the value of play in children’s learning. You learn to design developmentally-appropriate curriculum and classroom practices. You’ll be given an important understanding of health, safety, and nutrition. And, importantly, you will gain a holistic appreciation of the role a child’s family, culture, and community plays in their life.
School leaders can prepare for district-wide or state-wide positions with the online Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. Current school professionals can use this program to ascend into superintendent and assistant superintendent roles.
In this online education administration degree program, participants will further their skills in providing high-quality education for students under their jurisdiction. Courses examine ethical reasoning models, school budgets, facilities management, and community relationships. Internships allow participants to gain hands-on experience in areas including finance, facilities, and school accountability.
Students can anticipate additional coursework covering:
- School board relations
- Statistical methods for district leaders
- Advanced legal issues
- The superintendency and central office
Whether you are an experienced college advisor or hoping to enter the field, the Graduate Certificate in Collegiate Advising can provide you with the skills to advance your career. Students will learn about the primary types and roles of college advisors in this convenient online graduate program.
In order to enhance learning, students will complete a practicum experience that differs from their current work role. Classes incorporate theories of career advising, counseling, academic advising, and helping skills. Coursework from this program can be applied toward a Masters degree in Student Affairs Administration.
Today’s evolving education system requires adaptability and learning new skills. Teachers can learn to teach in a new format with this Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching. With coursework offered entirely online, you can be assured that your educators understand how to prepare and teach in a digital, distance-learning environment.
In this program, you will learn how to design content, materials, and assessments for virtual students. You will get hands-on experience creating your own course modules and communications. Courses explore ways to develop strategies for increasing online student interaction.
Some of the topics in this program include:
- Technology for teaching and learning
- Foundations of online curriculum design and evaluation
- Online course development with multimedia
- Introduction to instructional technology
The Graduate Certificate in Risk Management in Higher Education is a specialized online program combining aspects of emergency management and student affairs administration at the college level. With the skills gained from the program, students will be prepared to enter or advance in positions on university campuses.
Students will study risk and vulnerability assessment and principles of emergency management alongside administration and legal issues in student affairs. Coursework also covers the ethical, legal, and political considerations in emergency management and homeland security.
A Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages unlocks the doors to international learning opportunities and experiences. This online ESL degree prepares teachers with the advanced knowledge and credentials to teach English language learners.
In this program, you will learn both theory and practical skills for teaching English to speakers of a second language. You will generate writing that demonstrates an advanced ability to conduct original research. Classes include subjects such as teaching writing, listening/speaking, and assessment for English language learners.
With a Master of Education in Instructional Technology, you can become a school library media specialist, instructional designer, online learning designer, and more. This online instructional design program equips you to incorporate the latest technology into learning experiences in effective and innovative ways.
You will learn to identify, analyze, and synthesize the advanced concepts and essential content taught by this program. You will then apply that knowledge to the tasks of planning and delivering effective instruction and assessment to students. Classwork includes a survey of instructional technology, an exploration of the school library media specialist, and principles of educational research.
Graduates are able to engage learners across a variety of digital media and online learning environments.
Choose from concentrations in:
- Library Media K-12
- Instructional Design and Technology
Work with students and other school personnel to improve literacy rates with the skills you learn in this Master of Education degree in K-12 Literacy. This master’s in literacy online prepares you to develop effective lesson plans and assessments for reading.
Participants will learn about the responsibilities of reading specialists in school environments. Graduates will be able to diagnose and create remediation plans for literacy issues. Students in this program will also gain experience creating professional development activities for colleagues.
Some of the topics covered in this degree program include:
- Dyslexia and other learning disorders
- Language and literacy development
- Structured language teaching
- Interpreting and administering assessments
Learn how to guide college students in their academic, personal, and career plans with a Master of Science degree in Student Affairs Administration. Graduates of this master’s in higher education online program can fulfill positions such as admissions officers, residence life staff, student life staff, academic advisors, and more.
In addition to online coursework, students will complete a semester-long practicum experience involving hand-on learning in the student affairs department on a college campus. Students will gain skills in research and assessment as well as relationship building and working with diverse populations.
Course topics include:
- College students and diversity
- Counseling theories and helping skills
- Legal issues for student affairs administrators
- Student development theory
Healthcare
Arkansas Tech University offers a Master of Science in Health Informatics. This online informatics degree equips you to serve the shifting needs in health information technology. It provides a multidisciplinary approach to blend health care delivery concepts with information technology.
Informatics are tools that help healthcare institutions manage their data effectively. In this program you will be given an advanced understanding of these tools. You will learn how to analyze clinical data, make an impact in the role of database management, and promote health information technologies within your organization.
Graduates will serve a critical role in managing and using information to improve patient care and operational efficiency. You will use your training in telemedicine and telehealth systems and to transform raw data into actionable information.
Math & Science
Earn a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Agricultural Business from Arkansas Tech University online. This program is designed for those enhancing their current skills and career path. Curriculum for this degree include but are not limited to:
- Agricultural finance
- Marketing
- Macroeconomics
- Principles of personnel management
Students will develop effective written communication skills, as well as research and problem-solving strategies. Courses will prepare students to be eloquent in public presentation and lead in professional environments. Take on a bachelor’s degree with ATU today, and prepare for the next step in an academic and professional pathways.
Nursing
Registered Nurses can seamlessly transition from an associate degree or diploma program to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with the online RN to BSN completion pathway from Arkansas Tech University. Coursework corresponds to current issues and research in nursing, expands on RNs’ clinical knowledge, and can be completed in as little as one year.
As a part of the program, students will study the needs of a selected population and then complete a community-based teaching project addressing those needs. Students also undertake a leadership experience alongside an experienced nurse manager. Graduates will have the skills necessary to succeed in roles such as acute care, community-based environments, specialty nursing, nursing administration, and more.
Nurses in this online BSN program gain competencies in:
- Leadership and management skills
- Caring for populations and groups
- Reading and using nursing research
- Utilizing informatics in nursing
- Critical thinking
Arkansas Tech University provides a Nursing Administration and Emergency Management concentration through their online MSN program. This flexible program is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings. The online MSN degree takes a multidisciplinary approach to your curriculum, with studies covering topics such as:
- Emergency and disaster response plans
- Professional communication
- Program evaluation
Through this degree, you may also pursue credentialing as a Certified Nurse Manager and Leader, earn a Nurse Executive Certification, or go on to pursue a nursing doctoral program. Graduates may find pursuable career opportunities as consultants, research nurses, nursing administrators, etc. Expand your skills in leadership, research, and assessment. Take advantage of thesis or non-thesis options, as well as administrative practice experiences. Explore the next phase of your career in healthcare with the ATU online master’s in nursing degree.
Psychology & Human Services
Arkansas Tech University offers a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies online with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Students will learn topics including personnel management, professional communications, developmental psychology, and professional research with this Organizational Psychology degree online.
Graduates will gain written communication skills, research and problem-solving strategies, and more with the goal of becoming a leader in presentation, team work, and collaboration.