Description of the Program
This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a non-education field who intend to become elementary educators (K-6). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education (K-6).
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- GPA of 2.75 or higher in undergraduate
- Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam (Multiple Subjects)
- Program of Study (POS) on file in Education
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | ||
| ED 604 | CONTRIBUTION PSY TO EDUC | 3 |
| ED 609 | CLASSROOM & BEHAVIOR MGMT | 3 |
| Methods of Teaching | ||
| EDC 511 | INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES | 3 |
| Diverse Populations | ||
| ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | 3 |
| Literacy | ||
| ED 575 | READING PRIMARY GRADES | 3 |
| ED 520 | COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCT'L TECH | 3 |
| Professionalism | ||
| ED 501 | INTRO TO EDUCATION | 0 |
| Using Assessment Data to Improve Student Learning | ||
| ED 607 | EDU LEADER AS EVALUATOR | 3 |
| Survey of Special Education Coursework | ||
| ED 593 | ED EXCEPT CHILD & YOUTH | 3 |
| Internship | ||
| ED 693 | ELEMENTARY INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Teaching Field | ||
| ED 615 | READING INTERMEDIATE GRD | 3 |
| ED 671 | TCHG ELEM LANGUAGE ARTS | 3 |
| ED 672 | TCHG ELEM SOCIAL STUDIES | 3 |
| ED 673 | TCHG NATURAL/HLTH SCIENCE | 3 |
| ED 674 | TCHG ELEM. MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| ED 610 | TEACHING FINE ARTS ELEM SCHOOL | 2 |
| KIN 564 | HEALTH/PE FOR ELEM TEACHER | 2 |
| Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship. | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 46 | |