Razorbug

"I chose an educational technology master's degree because, with COVID, I got thrown into teaching online classes, and I didn't have a clue what I was doing. I felt like I was doing a disservice to my students, so I wanted to go back and learn how to teach online correctly. I learned so much more than just teaching online; I learned tools I could use with my students. I learned so much from being a student in an online program about how I want to be an online teacher."

Candice's Story

M.Ed. in Educational Technology

"The M.S.O.M. skills are ingrained into every part of it. I was looking for a master's that would lead me from the chemistry side to operational management. On some projects I was being required to do, I wasn't exactly understanding how it was all working together. This was a way for me to understand what I was being asked and how all these functions work together."

Tiana's Story

M.S. in Operations Management

"Every class involved some aspect of group work. There were people from all over Arkansas and other parts of the country. I have friends on LinkedIn I keep in touch with. At first I thought it was going to be scary, but it's not as scary as it sounds enrolling in a master's program. They make it really easy to be able to get your work done and also balance a full-time job and a family. I really enjoyed the program and meeting people."

Tyler's Story

M.S. in Engineering Management

"I can be a voice for these students, helping them to achieve in the classroom. I will continue to add more hands-on experience with the students and meet their needs. With the education I received, I will be able to help those students more."

Heather's Story

M.Ed. in Special Education

"When starting something new, it can be hard to adapt your schedule to what you already had going, but it's very rewarding. You will be able to do things you do on a day-to-day basis and do something a little bit extra and get your degree. It will give you a sense of pride and make you happy that you were able to juggle many tasks and still get everything done."

Kylan's Story

M.S. in Operations Management

"I looked into several programs. U of A was the most affordable, and it looked like it would work out well. I could keep my full-time job, and it was a bonus to be a Razorback. I would definitely recommend seeking someone out who's going through the same process and having someone to lean on, complain, vent, discuss this or that."

Pate's Story

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

"By offering targeted training programs in partnership with businesses and industry, these institutions ensure a skilled workforce that meets market needs. This support helps local businesses expand and can attract new industries to the area, creating broader economic benefits."

Becky's Story

Ed.D. in Adult and Lifelong Learning

"I happened into social work by talking with some friends. I stayed on this path as I learned that I could make a difference for people in the classroom or school setting without being a teacher. I feel like this path has given me the opportunity to support families in work and the personal time to spend with my loved ones."

Meredith's Story

Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

"Take your time and be sure you know that this is something you want to do. Don't go in there and think that it's going to be very easy, and you're going to breeze through it. Be sure you're dedicated to this program, and you will do wonderful."

Jennifer's Story

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies

"I could come and go as I wanted. I put aside a certain time to do my assignments. That was convenient, especially while working. I moved back home to be around family and friends."

Lilly's Story

M.S. in Human Environmental Sciences

"It is the most desired degree in this discipline. I thought, why not become a master of one of the emerging issues in law? Who knows what I will get to do? I'm ready!"

Julie's Story

LLM in Agricultural and Food Law

"We cover every aspect to manage your home, whether for individuals or families. Each county has a person to assess the needs of that community. We try to improve quality of life using research-based information based on whatever people need. We tailor everything we do to today's needs. We wear a lot of hats but it's a lot of fun."

JoAnn's Story

M.S. in Agricultural and Extension Education

"Part of what I do is programming, and the majority of my co-workers are electrical engineers. When working with electricity, I wanted a deeper understanding of what I was doing. With Dr. McCann, I was really able to dive into the mathematics behind the programming I do. If I wanted to pursue more advanced processing controls, I have more understanding. The degree opens doors to future opportunities."

Caroline's Story

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

"What we have encountered with our students is that many fell through the cracks of school systems because they had an undiagnosed learning disability. We found ways to help them create accommodations for themselves, even without an official diagnosis. We cannot provide a diagnosis for them, but we can direct them to helpful resources and practitioners who can."

Brandi's Story

Bachelor of Human Resource Development

"It's a blend of business with engineering that addresses skills you need in management, including decision-making and risk management."

Jordan's Story

M.S. in Operations Management

“I was first interested in the homeland security graduate certificate that took 12 hours. I thought, why not take the operations management degree for 30 hours? It was well worth the work to get the full degree.”

Jennifer's Story

M.S. in Operations Management