UAB’s School of Education and Human Sciences prepares teachers to serve every region in the state of Alabama. We are eager to help you reach your goals of serving learners and joining our graduates in the field.
If you have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education, apply for an alternative master’s program (AMP), and declare your major:
- Collaborative Special Education K-6 and 6-12
- Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Special Education
- Elementary
- ESL
- French & ESL
- Spanish & ESL
- Music (Instrumental or Choral)
- Secondary Education in any of the following fields: Math, General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, and English
- Physical Education
- Visual Arts
When you apply for an AMP degree at UAB, you will also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).
Steps to Becoming a Teacher while Studying at UAB
Step 1: Determine Admission Requirements for Your Degree
Contact the graduate recruiter at the School of Education and Human Science or the Program Director/Coordinator for your field of study to determine the steps for admission.
Step 2: Pass Your Required Content Area Test (Praxis)
Learn more about Praxis opens a new website.
Step 3: Apply for Admission to the UAB Graduate School
UAB Graduate School Application Opens an external link.
Step 4: Complete Coursework Degree Requirements on the Alabama State Board of Education-approved Certification Checklist
Methods courses include extensive experiences in P-12 schools, totaling several hours each week. If you are teaching, some field requirements may be completed on the job.
Step 5: Apply for Student Teaching Internship
During the first semester of your senior year, complete the student teaching application. Plan to work full time in a P-12 school, Monday through Friday, during your final semester. Successfully complete the edTPA assessment during your student teaching internship.
Complete the student teaching internship application opens a new website. This application must be complete by March 1, 2025.
Step 6: Apply for Certification
Complete the forms provided by the Office of Student Services to officially become licensed to teach.