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Finding Your Path

In the UAB School of Education and Human Sciences, we strive to empower students to become agents of positive change in their communities. We are dedicated to equipping each graduate with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to excel as practitioners and professionals in any setting—urban, suburban, or rural.

Addressing the diverse needs of these communities calls for skilled professionals, from educators shaping the future in classrooms to health and wellness specialists promoting well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of programs designed to prepare our graduates to make a meaningful impact in today’s ever-changing world.

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UAB’s School of Education and Human Sciences prepares teachers to serve every region in the state of Alabama. We are eager to help you reach your goals of serving learners and joining our graduates in the field.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education, apply for an alternative master’s program (AMP), and declare your major:

  • Collaborative Special Education K-6 and 6-12
  • Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Elementary
  • ESL
  • French & ESL
  • Spanish & ESL
  • Music (Instrumental or Choral)
  • Secondary Education in any of the following fields: Math, General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, and English
  • Physical Education
  • Visual Arts

When you apply for an AMP degree at UAB, you will also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).

Steps to Becoming a Teacher while Studying at UAB

Step 1: Determine Admission Requirements for Your Degree

Contact the graduate recruiter at the School of Education and Human Science or the Program Director/Coordinator for your field of study to determine the steps for admission.

Step 2: Pass Your Required Content Area Test (Praxis)

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Step 3: Apply for Admission to the UAB Graduate School

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Step 4: Complete Coursework Degree Requirements on the Alabama State Board of Education-approved Certification Checklist

Methods courses include extensive experiences in P-12 schools, totaling several hours each week. If you are teaching, some field requirements may be completed on the job.

Step 5: Apply for Student Teaching Internship

During the first semester of your senior year, complete the student teaching application. Plan to work full time in a P-12 school, Monday through Friday, during your final semester. Successfully complete the edTPA assessment during your student teaching internship.

Complete the student teaching internship application  opens a new website. This application must be complete by October 1, 2025.

Step 6: Apply for Certification

Complete the forms provided by the Office of Student Services to officially become licensed to teach.

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