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The traditional Master of Arts in Education in High School Education (i.e., Secondary Education) program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree in education, hold current Class B teacher certification, and wish to advance their career by earning a master's degree and Class A certification for grades 6-12. 

Concentrations are offered in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, General Social Science, and History.

For individuals interested in teaching a foreign language, concentrations in French and Spanish are offered. These concentrations, when completed successfully, lead to Class A teacher certification for grades P-12.

Coursework takes between 30 and 33 semester hours to complete and includes courses in measurements and evaluation, curriculum principles and practices, and dynamics of educational change as well as discipline-specific and advisor-approved elective courses. Concentration-specific checklists are below and course-specific information may be found in the UAB Graduate Catalog.

Admissions Requirements

  • Candidates must meet all of the requirements for admission to the UAB Graduate School
  • Candidates must hold current Class B teaching certification in their respective subject area issued by the Alabama State Department of Education
  • Other admissions requirements can be found on the program checklists

Which Teacher Education Program is right for you?

Teacher certifications are issued at a few different levels and correspond to specific degree options here at UAB. Learn more about these certification levels and find out which degree program is right for you.

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Traditional Master's Program Download  
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Which Teacher Education Program is right for you?

Teacher certifications are issued at a few different levels and correspond to specific degree options here at UAB. Learn more about these certification levels and find out which degree program is right for you.

Information Packets 

Graduate ProgramInformation Packet
Traditional Master's Program Download
Educational Specialist Program Download

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