Curriculum and Instruction
| Chair: | Dr. Kathleen Clark |
| Phone: | (205) 996-8786 |
| E-mail: | kclark5@uab.edu |
| Website: | http://www.uab.edu/education/ci/ |
| Degree offered: | |
| Arts Education with a Concentration in Visual Arts | M.A.Ed. |
| Arts Education with a Concentration in Music | M.A.Ed. |
| Education, Early Childhood | Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A.Ed. |
| Education, Elementary | Ed.S., M.A.Ed. |
| Education, High School and Middle School (Secondary Education) | Ed.S., M.A.Ed. |
| Educational Studies Non-Certification | M.A.Ed. |
| English as a Second Language | Ed.S., M.A.Ed. |
| Instructional Design and Development | M.S. |
| Reading | M.A.Ed. |
| School Psychometry and Psychology | Ed.S., M.A.Ed. |
| Special Education | Ed.S, M.A.Ed. |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Ed.S. |
Program Coordinator Contact Information
| Program | Coordinator | Room | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | Dr. Kelly Hill | EEC 209C | 205-975-1220 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Dr. Jennifer Kilgo | EEC 208B | 205-975-9613 |
| Educational Studies in Diverse Populations - Pedagogical Studies Track | Dr. Teaira McMurtry | EEC 209E | 205-934-5371 |
| Elementary Education | Dr. Kelly Hill | EEC 209C | 205-975-1220 |
| English as a Second Language | Dr. Josie Prado | EEC 206A | 205-975-5045 |
| Instructional Design and Development | Dr. Jonan Donaldson | EEC 204C | 205-934-8371 |
| Music Education | Dr. Susan Spezzini | EEC 206B | 205-934-8357 |
| Reading Education | Dr. Jennifer Summerlin | EEC 211F | 205-996-3540 |
| School Psychology | Dr. Stephanie Corcoran | EEC 206C | 205-934-6477 |
| School Psychometry | Dr. Stephanie Corcoran | EEC 206C | 205-934-6477 |
| Secondary Education | Dr. Paulette Evans | HHB 210 | 205-975-7419 |
| Special Education | Dr. Mary Rose Sallese | EEC 206D | 205-934-9689 |
| UABTeach | Dr. Paulette Evans | HHB 210 | 205-975-7419 |
| Visual Arts Education | Dr. Susan Spezzini | EEC 206B | 205-934-8357 |
| World Languages Education | Dr. Susan Spezzini | EEC 206B | 205-934-8357 |
Graduate Programs
The M.A.Ed. and Ed.S. programs emphasize improving the teaching skills of the student and broadening the student's understanding of the field(s) of teaching specialization. Numerous teaching fields are available. All prospective students must apply for admission through the Graduate School.
The M.A.Ed. program requires a minimum of 30-32 semester hours of study, and the Ed.S. program requires at least an additional 30 semester hours. For students' eligibility to graduate, all programs require a written final examination or comprehensive electronic portfolio and a minimum GPA of 3.25 for master’s degree and 3.50 for the Ed.S. An outline of the specific course requirements can be obtained from the following link: https://www.uab.edu/education/home/undergraduate-side-nav/program-checklist. Admission requirements are located at the following link: https://www.uab.edu/education/home/admissions.
The M.A.Ed. programs satisfy the academic requirements for the Alabama State Department of Education Class A Professional Certificate and an M.A.Ed. degree. The Ed.S. programs satisfy academic requirements for the Alabama State Department of Education Class AA Professional Certificate and an Ed.S. degree. See also the section "Education (General Information)" earlier in this catalog.
The M.S. in Instructional Design and Development program is a fully online program. All prospective students must apply for admission through the Graduate School.
The program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in early childhood education is sufficiently flexible to accommodate the interests and previous preparation of the student, but it must include an internship and a substantial research component culminating in the completion of a dissertation. The minimum admission requirements are those of the UAB Graduate School. Admission is highly selective, and most successful applicants have qualifications much higher than the minimum. Admission is open with ongoing application considerations. Application packets must be complete in the Graduate School office before the applicant can be considered for the program.
Faculty
| Causey, Cora, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, 2021, B.A. (Birmingham Southern), M.A., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Clabough, Jeremiah, Associate Professor of Secondary Education, 2012, B.A. (Maryville College), M.S., Ph.D. (Tennessee) |
| Clark, Kathleen, Chair and Professor of Secondary Education, 2023, B.A., M.A.T. (West Florida), Ph.D. (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| Corcoran, Stephanie, Assistant Professor of School of Psychometry and School Psychology, 2020, B.A., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. (Alabama), NCSP |
| Donaldson, Jonan, Assistant Professor of Learning Design and Learning Sciences, , 2023, B.A., M.A. (Portland State), M.S. (Western Oregon), Ph.D. (Drexel) |
| Doughty, Teresa Taber, Dean and Professor of Special Education, 2023, BS (Auburn), MS, Ph.D. (Georgia State) |
| Edmonds, Lori M., Assistant Professor of English as a Second Language Education, 2022, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Maryland Baltimore County) |
| Ernest, James R., Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2010, B.A. (The University of Exeter, Exeter, England), M.A. (New Orleans), Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Flannery, Julie P., Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2021, B.A. (Birmingham Southern), M.A., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Hill, Kelly L., Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2017, B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Ingram, Shelia M., Clinical Instructor and Director of Office of Clinical Experiences, 2023, B.S., M.S. (UAB), Ph.D. (Alabama) |
| Kilgo, Jennifer L., University Professor of Special Education, 1995, B.A. (Auburn), M.A. (UAB), Ed.D. (Alabama) |
| Komol, Grace J., Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2010, B.S. (Egerton University, Kenya), M.A. (Moi University, Kenya), Ph.D. (UAB) |
| McMurtry, Teaira, C.L., Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, 2020, BA (Univ. WI-Parkside), MA (Alverno College), PhD (Cardinal Stritch) |
| Newton, Allison, Clinical Instructor and Director of edTPA and Partnership and Completer Outreach, 2022, B.A. (University of Alabama), M.A., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Paul, Julie, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2021, B.A. (Birmingham Southern), M.A., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Ponder, Jennifer, Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2015, B.S., M.A. (UAB), Ph.D. (Indiana) |
| Prado, Josephine, Associate Professor of English as a Second Language Education, 2016, B.A. (Agnes Scott College), M.A., Ph.D. (Alabama) |
| Sallese, Mary Rose, Assistant Professor of Special Education, 2021, B.S., M.Ed. (Truman State), Ph.D. (Texas A&M) |
| Sheek, Lesley, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2021, B.S., M.EdS. (University of South Alabama), Ed.S., Ph.D. (UAB) |
| Smith, Tommy G., Associate Professor of Secondary Education, 1989, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. (Auburn) |
| Spezzini, Susan K., Professor of English as a Second Language Education, 2005, B.A. (UC San Diego), M.A. (California), Ph.D. (Alabama) |
| Summerlin, Jennifer, Assistant Professor of Reading, 2018, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (UAB), NBPTS |
| Voltz, Deborah, Professor of Special Education, 2003, B.A. (National College of Education), M.A. (UAB), Ed.D. (Alabama) |
| Wang, Yu-mei, Associate Professor, 2002, B.A. (Harbin Normal University, China), Ph.D. (Oregon-Eugene) |
| Witherspoon, Taajah, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 2018, B.S. (Alabama State), M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. (UAB) |