Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Faculty
Jenny L. Mason, Ph.D., Dean
Joseph W. Bates, M.F.A.
Rachael C. Bible, Ph.D.
Mark R. Cheathem, Ph.D.
Sandee L. Gertz, M.F.A.
Kent J. Hallman, Ph.D.
Stuart E. Harris, D.A.
Sara E. Hays, Ph.D.
Fred E. Heifner, Th.D.
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Ed.D.
Natalie R. Inman, Ph.D.
Jaclyn K. Jennings, M.A.
Wyatt V. Keener, M.A.
Suzann B. Lafferty, M.S.
Max C. Matherne, Ph.D.
Whitney M. Matthews, Ed.S.
Sean P. McDaniel, Ph.D.
C. William McKee, Ed.D.
Alena Mehic, M.F.A.
Larry T. Menefee, Ph.D.
Tara M. Mielnik, Ph.D.
Kerry A. Moore, M.F.A.
Roshanda S. Odom, Ed.D.
Barbara N. Parker, Ed.S.
A. Wayne Ray, III, M.M.E.
Michael C. Rex, Ph.D.
J. Michael Ripski, D.Min.
Rory D. Sellgren, Ph.D.
Sandra H. Smith, Ed.D.
Cyndy Stone Allen, Ed.D.
Summer B. Vertrees, M.A.
George L. Walker, D.A.
Andrew W. Wiley, Ph.D.
Jessica B. Worthington, Ph.D.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts is to support and develop the overall mission of the University; specifically to encourage artistic expression, understanding of the human experience throughout history, and development of practical and philosophical talents for personal, professional, and educational growth over an entire lifetime. (Revised 2/20/2015)
The Millard and J.J. Oakley School of Humanities Education and the Arts offers the Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (AA in CJ), Associate of Arts in Education (AA in Ed.), Associate of Arts in English (AA in Eng.), Associate of Arts in History (AA in His.), Associate of Arts in Music (AA in Mus.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), Master of Arts in Education (MAE), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Education (MEd), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), and the Master of Public Service Management (MSP) degrees.
Majors
Associate's Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (AA in CJ)
Associate of Arts in Education (AA in Ed)
Associate of Arts in English (AA in Eng.)
Associate of Arts in Music (AA in Mus.)
Bachelor's Degree
Art & Design (BFA)
Art & Design with Teacher Licensure (K-12) (BFA)
Child Growth & Learning (BS)
Coaching and Sport Performance (BS)
Creative & Professional Writing (BA)
Criminal Justice (BA)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice with Declared Minor
Criminal Justice with Law Enforcement Academy
English (BA)
General Studies (BA)
History (BA)
General History
Public History
Homeland Security (BS)
Humanities & Social Science (BA)
Interdisciplinary Studies - Individualized Major (BA)
Music (B.Mus.)
General Music
Music Education - Instrumental
Music Education - Vocal
Music Performance - Instrumental
Music Performance - Vocal
Musical Theatre
Physical Education and Athletic Coaching (BS)
Psychology (BS)
Secondary Education (must be taken with content area)
Special Education (BS)
Comprehensive K-12
Early Childhood PreK-3
Interventionist K-8
Interventionist 6-12
Master's Degree
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MS)
Master of Arts (MA)
Music
Studio Art
Theatre and Dramatic Arts
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Athletic Coaching
Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership
Professional Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English Language Learners
Physical Education and Sports (Initial licensure)
Secondary Education
Special Education
Master of Education (MEd)
Instructional Leadership
Licensure Only
Reading Specialist
Master of Public Service Management (MSP)
Minors
Anthropology
Art
Athletic Coaching
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
Dance
Digital Photography
English
Film Studies
Geography
Graphic Design
Health
History
Humanities & Social Sciences
Philosophy and Religion
Physical Education
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre