Alternative Master's Program (AMP)

The Alternative Master’s Program (AMP) is designed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in a field outside of education and who want to become certified teachers with a master’s degree in education (M.A.Ed.). The AMP is offered in the following areas:

• Arts Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• English as a Second Language
• Kinesiology - Physical Education Teacher Certification
• Secondary Education
• Special Education

The following are required for consideration for admission to all teaching fields in the Alternative Master's Program (AMP):

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (unrounded) on the degree-issuing undergraduate transcript (or 3.0 on a graduate transcript) from a regionally accredited college.
• Attend information session (Register Now)
• Read AMP information packet.
• Complete criminal background clearance. (Read More)
• Passing score on Praxis Subject test(s) (formerly Praxis II) in projected teaching field
  • Test codes and passing scores: Visit the Praxis website's page about Alabama Educator Preparation Program Approach. Scroll down to Tests required for specific certification areas; click on grade level (e.g., Secondary) and teaching field (e.g., Math). Because of periodic changes in codes and scores, you must visit this website before registering to take a test to confirm requirements on your testing date.
  • If your cumulative GPA is between 2.5 and 2.74 on the degree-issuing undergraduate transcript from a regionally accredited college, then you will need an alternate (higher) required score on the Praxis Subject test(s).
• Have official transcripts from all colleges attended, including individual/single course(s). Transcripts can be emailed or mailed to the Office of Student Services.
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  Mailing address:
  UAB School of Education
  Office of Student Services
  Education Building Room 232
  1720 2nd Avenue South
  Birmingham, AL 35294-1250
• Complete your application for admission to the UAB Graduate School.
• Respond promptly to all emails received from UAB and follow through with instructions (e.g., confirming an admissions interview).