UAB Secondary Education Program will provide you with the coursework and experience you will need to become a highly qualified teacher within one of the following content areas: science, social studies, mathematics, or English language arts. You will receive instruction from our nationally renowned instructors who will teach you the critical skills, competencies and state-of-the-art instructional strategies for meeting the evolving needs of young learners in the 21st century. In addition to your coursework, you will participate in internships and practicums for hands-on-experience.
If you cannot attend during traditional class hours, we have Saturday and summer courses as well as some online courses. We also have courses that combine on-campus classes with online instruction.
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 and Sessions
If you are already a certified teacher, you will be pursuing the traditional MA or the EdS; please contact the program coordinator in that packet. If you are not a certified teacher and wish to become a teacher, please contact Dr. Susan Spezzini and attend an information session for the Alternative Master’s Program.
| Graduate Program | Information Packet | Information Session |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Master's Program | Download | Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm |
| Traditional Master's Program | Download | Contact coordinator (See page 2 of information packet) |
| Educational Specialist Program | Download | Contact coordinator (See page 2 of information packet) |
