What is CTE?
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers degrees for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in a range of related fields, generally found in secondary education.
The Bachelor of Science in Education is divided into three majors:
Admission to the B.S.E. in Career and Technical Education is competitive and admission will be determined by the Career and Education faculty based on the items listed with the concentration requirements. Students seeking admission to the Career and Technical Education program at the University of Arkansas must be aware of the deadlines and admissions policies. These deadlines and limitations are designed to ensure that all students have a high quality experience.
The University of Arkansas program in career and technical education has been approved by the State Board for Career and Technical Education for the preparation of teachers, supervisors, and administrators in career and technical education.
Meet the CTE Faculty
Dr. Betsy Orr
Betsy Orr is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Health Professions. She is the program coordinator for the Career and Technical Education program. Her research is focused in the areas of assistive technology, classroom management, technology and teacher education. Dr. Orr began her career at the University of Arkansas in 1989 and during this time has served as an Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean. Dr. Orr is the major graduate advisor for business education students. Her expertise is in business education.
Dr. Orr has presented her research internationally in Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Greece, Ireland, Finland, and Singapore. She has published numerous refereed articles and book chapters in educational journals.
Dr. Sheri Deaton
Sheri Deaton is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Health Professions. She is the faculty adviser for Family and Consumer Sciences education. Her research is focused on the areas of project-based learning, funds of knowledge, intercultural competence, integration of STEM in the family and consumer sciences classroom, technology, and teacher education. Dr. Deaton began her career at the University of Arkansas in 2016. Before her appointment, Deaton taught middle school, junior high, and high school for 13 years at various schools in Arkansas.
Dr. Deaton frequently presents research at the Association for Career & Technical Educators (ACTE) conferences and was a 2021 National Finalist for the Post-Secondary Teacher Educator of the Year.