Jacques Singleton

Dr. Jacques Singleton is an Associate Professor at Arkansas State University specializing in Special Education. He holds an Ed.D. in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (University of Memphis, 2006), an MSW (University of Southern Mississippi, 1999), and a B.S. in Political Science (University of Southern Mississippi, 1993). His career highlights include contributing to over 20 refereed journal articles (2008–2019), leading research grants in Belize, and receiving the 2012 Oxford Scholar distinction. He teaches in the online MAT – Special Education K-12 program and emphasizes practical skills for educators.

• Education:
• Ed.D., University of Memphis (2006)
• MSW, University of Southern Mississippi (1999)
• B.S., University of Southern Mississippi (1993)

His research focuses on special education teacher training, particularly in international contexts like Belize. He has secured grants for teacher development programs and field research in Central America. Dr. Singleton advocates for staying current in fast-paced online coursework and prioritizes preparing educators to address diverse student needs.

• Awards/Grants:
• 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award
• 2011 Faculty Research Grant (Belize research)
• Provost’s Scholar Award

His advising philosophy centers on equipping students with both general and specialized educational competencies. While no specific labs or teams are noted, his work extends beyond classroom instruction to impactful international initiatives.