# Natalie Pratt, MBA, MC, MEd

Associate Dean

College of Business and Information Technology

1. Biography
2. Research
3. Teaching
4. Industry Experience
5. Media
Biography
## About Pratt

Since 2014, Natalie Pratt has served University of Phoenix in curriculum and design as faculty, and most recently, as the Associate Dean of Business Programs in the College of Business and Information Technology. 

In her current role, Pratt supports the college in curriculum design and development, faculty support, vendor relationships and academic operations.  

She has more than 16 years of experience in education and currently holds a secondary education teaching certificate for the State of Arizona. Before she got into higher education, Pratt was a high school social studies teacher.

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I believe in empowering students with the skills and mindset to navigate a rapidly changing world, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth.

**Natalie Pratt**Associate Dean 

Pratt has a Master of Education in Cultural Studies degree from Ohio University, a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Ohio University. She also completed her[MBA degree](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-business-degrees/master-business-administration-degree.html)at the University of Phoenix.  

> 
I believe in empowering students with the skills and mindset to navigate a rapidly changing world, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth.

**Natalie Pratt**Associate Dean 

Research
## Research interests:

- Critical pedagogy 
- Cultural studies
- Transformative education
- Transformative leadership
Teaching
## Courses:

- [COM/295T: Business Communications](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/com295t.html)
- [BSCOM/100T: Introduction to Communication](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/bscom100t.html)
- PHL/458: Creative Minds and Critical Thinking
Industry Experience
## Professional associations:

- Member of the Society for Human Resource Management 
- Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Media
- [Advancing Graduate Education Through Credit for Prior Learning: A Framework for Equity, Access, and Academic Success](/media-center/thought-leadership/perspectives-findings/2024/advancing-graduate-education-through-credit-prior-learning) — White Paper | October 18, 2024 • 30 minutes

- [University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business program offers SHRM-aligned Human Resources Certificate](/press-release/university-of-phoenix-bachelor-of-science-in-business-program-offers-shrm-aligned-certificate.html) — Press Release | May 11, 2023 • 2 minutes
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