The Alternative Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education is designed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in a field other than education and wish to earn Class A teacher certification in kindergarten through sixth grade. 

Coursework takes a minimum of 55 semester hours to complete and includes courses in education as a profession, measurement and assessment, and transition into teaching as well as discipline-specific methods courses, fieldwork, and an internship (student teaching). A program checklist can be found on the right and course-specific information may be found in the UAB Graduate Catalog.

Admissions Requirements

  • ABI/FBI background clearance through the Alabama State Department of Education

  • Bachelor's degree awardedwith a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher from a regionally accredited institution or a master's degree awarded with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Apply to Graduate School

  • Passing score on all three sections of the Praxis - Elementary Education: Three Subject Bundle

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Alternative Master's Program

The Alternative Masters Program (AMP) is designed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in a field outside of education who want to become certified teachers. Students who successfully complete the AMP will earn a master’s degree in education and be eligible for Class A certification in their specific teaching field. Read more about the Alternative Master's Program.

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