Early Childhood Education (ECE) Graduate Requirements
Alternative Master's Degree Checklist - The Non-Traditional Fifth Year 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 Non-Traditional Fifth Year 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.
Masters Class A Degree Checklist - The traditional master's program is designed for students who already have B-level early childhood certification. Application should be made with Graduate Admissions as described above. For information about specific courses or other program requirements contact the Student Services Office at 205-934-7530.
Masters Class AA Degree Checklist - The Ed.S. program is for students who already have a master's degree and Class A certification in early childhood education. Students should make application with Graduate Admissions. The application includes official transcripts from all prior postsecondary institutions, two recommendation forms, and a GRE or MAT score. Students who received their master's degree from UAB and have a GRE or MAT score on file are not required to retake the exam.