Secondary Education

UAB's Secondary Education program prepares pre-service and in-service teachers for teaching in both middle and high school. This secondary education program offers the following graduate degrees: Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) and Educational Specialist (EdS).

UAB's Secondary Education program embodies a three-fold purpose. Its first purpose is to prepare educators in meeting the evolving needs of learners, primarily in grades 6-12, within today's rapidly changing society. Grounded in constructivism, its second purpose is to deliver instruction through a standards-based, inquiry-focused approach that prepares educators to use effective instructional strategies in their own classrooms. Its third purpose is to ensure that a quality program is available to pre-service and in-service teachers who may be unable to attend class during traditional class hours. This program is unique in how it combines online support from Canvas with a variety of delivery formats:

blended courses (online & face-to-face evenings)
professional learning communities
flexible summer programming
education coursework offered in an online format

These purposes are expanded and enhanced by the EdS program. This advanced degree offers standards-based concentrations within discipline areas. It infuses an inquiry-focused teacher leader approach that prepares teachers for assuming leadership roles in curriculum development and instructional delivery. It also provides experienced teachers with collaborative skills to serve as reflective practitioners in guiding school change as well as with mentoring techniques to positively impact student achievement and school improvement.

Prospective students should contact the Program Director, Paulette Evans at pgevans@uab.edu (205-975-7519).

For detailed information regarding admission requirements for the School of Education and Human Sciences graduate programs, please visit the Admissions Requirements website at https://www.uab.edu/education/studentservices/admission-requirements.

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Master of Arts in Education in Secondary Education Traditional Master's Program
Master of Art in Education in Secondary Education Fifth Year Alternative Master's Program

Master of Arts in Education in Secondary Education Traditional Master's Program

The M.A.Ed. degree requires a minimum of 33 credit hours for the Secondary Education program with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, General Social Science, and History. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required.

Requirements		Hours
All Concentrations
EDC 606	The Dynamics of Educational Change	3
EDC 651	Innovative Practices in Instruction	3
EDC 655	Curriculum Principles and Practices	3
EPR 594	Introduction to Educational Research Design	3
ECY 600	Introduction to Exceptional Learner ¹	3
ALSDE-approved Diversity course		3
EDF 600	Urban Education
EDF 602	Critical Social Issues in American Education
EDF 606	Social Movements in Education
EDF 620	Culture and American Education: Race Class and Gender
ECT 625	Positive Behavioral Supports
Total Hours		18

¹: May not be required if previously completed

Concentration in Biology, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Biology courses at 500+ level		12
EHS 615	Advanced Methods: Science, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in Chemistry, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Chemistry courses at 500+ level		12
EHS 615	Advanced Methods: Science, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in General Science, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Science courses at 500+ level		12
EHS 615	Advanced Methods: Science, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in Mathematics, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Mathematics courses at 500+ level		12
EHS 616	Advanced Methods: Mathematics, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in Physics, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Physics courses at 500+ level		12
EHS 615	Advanced Methods: Science, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in English Language Arts, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved courses at the 500+ level in English and another ELA field		12
EHS 612	Advanced Methods: English Language Arts, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in General Social Science, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved courses at the 500+ level in 2 or more Social Science disciplines		12
EHS 614	Advanced Methods: Social Sciences, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Concentration in History, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved History courses at the 500+ level		12
EHS 614	Advanced Methods: Social Sciences, Grades 6-12	3
Total Hours		15

Master of Art in Education in Secondary Education Fifth Year Alternative Master's Program

The Alternative M.A.Ed. degree requires 37-40 credit hours for the Fifth Year Alternative Master's program in Secondary Education with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, General Social Science, and History. The Alabama State Department of Education requires a minimum GPA of 3.25 for certification.

Requirements		Hours
All Concentrations
ECY 600	Introduction to Exceptional Learner ¹	3
EDR 551	Reading in Content Areas	3
EHS 556	Classroom Mgt in Sec Schools	3
EHS 597	Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms	3
EHS 690	Intern Seminar in Sec Edu	1
EHS 691	Secondary School Internship	6
EPR 511	Measurement and Evaluation in Education Secondary Ed	3
Total Hours		22

¹: May not be required if previously completed