Students will have six new undergraduate degrees to pursue when a new semester begins at Arkansas Tech University on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
New undergraduate programs in chemistry education, computer science education, electrical engineering biomedical option, environmental science, game and interactive media design and physics education will debut on the Russellville campus of Arkansas Tech during the fall 2016 semester.
“These six programs are aligned with the recently adopted strategic plan for Arkansas Tech University,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas Tech. “We are already recognized as a leader in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in the State of Arkansas. Adding these programs will make us even stronger in those areas while providing students with access to in-demand careers of today and tomorrow.”
Bowen went on to note that the three new education degrees will help the state and region address teacher shortfalls in tough to fill positions.
“The computer science education degree is in step with Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s leadership on creating a generation of Arkansas kids who can code,” said Bowen. “It is our intention to produce licensed teacher candidates who can answer that call and make Arkansas a hub for technology careers in the decades to come.”
Graduates completing the electrical engineering biomedical option will be prepared to apply the concepts and principles of engineering to careers in a variety of health care disciplines.
The environmental science degree will create opportunities for graduates to work in government and private industry. The program will include courses in animal and plant taxonomy, geographic information systems and environmental assessment.
Successful students in the game and interactive media design program will acquire the skills necessary to work in the video game and entertainment industries. Other career paths for graduates of the program could include animation, simulation programming, web design and interactive visualization construction.
Visit www.atu.edu/admissions, call (479) 968-0343 or (800) 582-6953 or send e-mail to tech.enroll@atu.edu for more information about academic opportunities at Arkansas Tech.