Alternative Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education

Program Checklist

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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