Message from the Dean
Dear Prospective Student,
Congratulations on your decision to pursue graduate education! In the 21st century, a graduate degree can be a key that opens many doors to untold opportunities for personal and professional growth. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) can provide the educational foundation for you to build an exciting career and life. With the distinction of being classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University, UALR offers 38 master’s degrees, 14 graduate certificates, two education specialists, and eight doctoral (PhD, AuD, EdD) programs in our six diverse and comprehensive colleges.
UALR is a vibrant metropolitan university that constantly strives to meet the evolving needs of our students, the people of Arkansas, the United States, and the world by providing educational, research, and service programs designed to address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. If you are interested in an exciting and interesting career in business, the humanities, arts, social or natural sciences, engineering, or education, UALR can fulfill your academic and professional needs. In addition to the scholarship and creative endeavors practiced at UALR, cutting-edge research in nano-technology, applied physical sciences and mathematics, computer science, and many emerging areas of engineering happens here.
There is an enormous sense of optimism on campus about UALR’s role in shaping the future that accompanies a tremendous pride in our mission as a metropolitan university. I hope that you will join us and pursue one of our graduate programs. Please feel free to contact the Graduate School if you have any questions or need more information.
Best wishes on your future endeavors. I look forward to seeing you join our community of scholars.