Christopher J. Craig

Christopher J. Craig is a Professor and Blind and Low Vision Program Director at Missouri State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from Vanderbilt University and has dedicated his career to advancing educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

• EdD, Special Education, Vanderbilt University, 1994
• EdS, Educational Administration, Missouri State University, 1990
• MEd, Special Education, Drury College, 1986
• BME, Drury College, 1982

Research Interests
Dr. Craig focuses on early literacy promotion for children with disabilities, emphasizing family involvement in home literacy processes. His work explores assistive technology for the blind, including devices like the BrainPort. Recently, he developed the post-secondary program Bear POWER for students with intellectual disabilities and collaborates on campus diversity initiatives.

Scientific Honors

• Men of the Year, Springfield Business Journal (2015)
• Greek Excellence Award, Drury University (2009)
• Leadership Springfield appointee (2008)
• Fellowship Award, U.S. Department of Education (1991-1993)
• National Scholarship, Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind (1992)

Additional Roles
Dr. Craig has served as Deputy Provost (2016-Present), Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs (2006-2016), and Director of Schools at Drury University and Southwest Missouri State University. He is also a singer-songwriter performing with the band Hendrix and Craig and collaborating with children’s author David Harrison.