School of Education Alternative Masters Certification Programs

The Alternative Masters Teacher Education Program is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree in a non-teacher education program who wish to become certified teachers. The program is also available to certified teachers who wish to change their teaching field. Students who complete the Alternative Masters Teachers Education Program receive a master’s degree in education (MAE) from UAB and will be eligible to apply to the Alabama State Department of Education for a Class A (master’s level) teaching certificate.

Art

Biology

Chemistry

Collaborative Teacher (grades 6-12)

Collaborative Teacher (grades K-6)

Early Childhood Special Education (birth - age 8)

Early Childhood/Elementary Education (grades P-6)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English/Language Arts

French

General Science

General Social Science