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 Arts in Education in Secondary Education Traditional Master's Program

The MAEd degree requires a minimum of 30-33 credit hours for the Secondary Education program with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, and General Social Science. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

Requirements		Hours
Professional Studies
Advanced Methods Course - Concentration Specific		3
EDC 606	The Dynamics of Educational Change	3
EDU 613	Collaborating to Support Diverse Learners	3
EDU 614	Making Sense of Data to Inform Instruction	3
EDU 615	Learning in Context	3
Survey of Special Education ¹		0-3
ECY 600	Introduction to Exceptional Learner ¹
Research Course
EPR 594	Introduction to Educational Research Design	3
Teaching Field Courses		12
Total Hours		30-33

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

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

The Alternative MAEd degree requires 37-40 credit hours and leads to recommendation for Class Alternative A Alabama professional educator certification in Secondary Education with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, and General Social Science. The Alabama State Department of Education requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 for certification.

Requirements		Hours
Professional Studies - All Concentrations
Methods I - Concentration Specific		3
Methods II - Concentration Specific		3
EHS 556	Classroom Mgt in Sec Schools	3
EDR 551	Reading in Content Areas	3
EPR 511	Measurement and Evaluation in Education Secondary Ed	3
EHS 597	Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms	3
Survey of Special Education ¹		0-3
ECY 600	Introduction to Exceptional Learner	3
Internship
EHS 690	Intern Seminar in Sec Edu	1
EHS 691	Secondary School Internship	3
Teaching Field Courses		12
Total Hours		37-40

¹: May not be required if previously completed

Concentration in Biology, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Biology courses at the 500+ level		12
EHS 537	Methods I: Science 6-12	3
EHS 567	Methods II: Science 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Concentration in Chemistry, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Chemistry courses at the 500+ level		12
EHS 537	Methods I: Science 6-12	3
EHS 567	Methods II: Science 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Concentration in General Science, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved 500+ level courses in two (2) Science Disciplines		12
EHS 537	Methods I: Science 6-12	3
EHS 567	Methods II: Science 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Concentration in Mathematics, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Mathematics courses at 500+ level		12
EHS 535	Methods I: Mathematics 6-12	3
EHS 565	Methods II: Mathematics 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Concentration in Physics, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Physics at 500+ level		12
EHS 537	Methods I: Science 6-12	3
EHS 567	Methods II: Science 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Concentration in English Language Arts, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved at the 500+ level in English and another ELA field		12
EHS 536	Methods I: English Language Arts 6-12	3
EHS 566	Methods II: English Language Arts 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Concentration in General Social Science, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Courses in 2 or more 500+ level Social Science Disciplines		12
EHS 538	Methods I: Social Science 6-12	3
EHS 568	Methods II: Social Science 6-12	3
Total Hours		18

Educational Specialist in Education with a concentration in Secondary Education

The EdS degree leads to recommendation for Class AA Alabama professional educator certification. The program requires 30-33 credit hours for the Secondary Education concentration with content areas in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, English Language Arts, and General Social Science. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for completion of the program and recommendation for certification.

Requirements		Hours
Pedagogy Courses Common to All Concentrations
EDU 717	Promoting Ethics & Wellness in P-12 Education	3
EDU 718	Student Support Systems in P-12 Education	3
EDU 719	Action Research for Educational Improvement	3
Research Coursework
EPR 596	Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Educational Research	3
Select one of the following options		3
EPR 608	Introduction to Statistical Methods in Educational Research
EHS 720	Individual Research in Education
Survey of Special Education ¹		0-3
ECY 600	Introduction to Exceptional Learner
Advisor-approved Elective		3
EPR 594	Introduction to Educational Research Design
EHS 680	National Board Seminar for Secondary Education ²
500+ level course in Teaching Field
600+ level Education course
Teaching Field Courses - Based on Concentration ³		12
Total Hours		30-33

¹: May not be required if previously completed.
²: Current National Board Certification may be transferred in to satisfy 3 credit hours.
³: Teaching field courses are based on the concentration and must be advisor-approved 500-level coursework.

Concentration in Secondary Education - Biology, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Biology courses at 500+ level		12
Total Hours		12

Concentration in Secondary Education - Chemistry, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Chemistry courses at 500+ level		12
Total Hours		12

Concentration in Secondary Education - General Science, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Science courses at 500+ level		12
Total Hours		12

Concentration in Secondary Education - Mathematics, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Mathematics courses at 500+ level		12
Total Hours		12

Concentration in Secondary Education - Physics, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved Physics courses at 500+ level		12
Total Hours		12

Concentration in Secondary Education - English Language Arts, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved courses at the 500+ level in English and another ELA field		12
Total Hours		12

Concentration in Secondary Education - General Social Science, 6-12

Requirements		Hours
Advisor-approved courses at the 500+ level in 2 or more Social Science disciplines		12
Total Hours		12