CLARKSVILLE, TN − The Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University is experiencing unprecedented enrollment growth, with graduate programs running double cohorts and the nationally recognized Grow Your Own Teacher Residency program anticipating its largest-ever class of more than 70 new apprentices.
Graduate programs
The Department of Educational Specialties has seen remarkable growth in traditionally low-enrolled programs, including the Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in reading and MAED in curriculum and instruction.
“This extraordinary growth reflects both the quality of our programs and the dedication of our faculty in meeting the evolving needs of education professionals,” said Dr. Lisa Barron, interim dean of the Eriksson College of Education. “In the current higher education climate, this type of enrollment growth is particularly significant and worth celebrating.”
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and MAED in educational leadership studies are also major drivers of the college’s success. The educational leadership studies master’s degree, better known as the Aspiring Administrator Preparation Network (AAPN), has more than 200 students enrolled from counties all across Tennessee. The AAPN program is designed to prepare K-12 administrators, and its statewide recognition has aided in spreading the word about Austin Peay’s top-tier programs…