Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
UAB's state-approved Secondary Education program prepares candidates to teach in grades 6–12 in English Language Arts and General Social Studies. Candidates may earn certification in Mathematics and Science through the UABTeach program. Please find additional information in the UABTeach section of the undergraduate catalog.
The Secondary Education program is grounded in research-based practices and emphasizes both deep content knowledge and effective instructional strategies tailored to adolescent learners. Candidates engage in structured coursework and extensive clinical experiences in a variety of middle and high school settings, where they learn to design engaging lessons, assess student learning, manage classrooms effectively, and support the academic and social development of all students.
To be eligible for certification through UAB's program, candidates must meet several key requirements outlined by the Alabama State Department of Education. These requirements include maintaining an overall GPA of 2.50 in all coursework as well as a 2.50 in teaching field and in professional studies courses. Candidates may not earn a grade below a C in any professional studies course.
Additionally, all candidates must obtain background clearance through the Alabama State Department of Education, which includes fingerprinting and a criminal history background check conducted by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Candidates must also pass all required state assessments and successfully complete a full-time internship in a secondary classroom. Upon completion of these requirements, UAB will recommend candidates for initial certification to teach in Alabama’s secondary education settings.
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a Concentration in English
Leads to Class B Alabama Professional Educator Certification in Secondary English Language Arts
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| As part of the Blazer Core take the following: | ||
| Touch the Future | ||
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | Introduction to Freshman Writing II | |
| Pre-Calculus Algebra | ||
or MA 110 | Finite Mathematics | |
Reasoning | ||
| Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Forms of Literature | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre 4 | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 5 | ||
| Ideas in Literature | ||
| Lifelong Health & Wellness | ||
or GEO 101 | Intro to Geography | |
| Additional Teaching Field Related Courses | 6 | |
| History of Mass Media | ||
| Media Writing | ||
| Professional Studies | ||
| EDU 200 | Education as a Profession | 3 |
| EDF 362 | Foundations of Education I: Social, Historical, Philosophical | 3 |
| EPR 363 | Foundations of Education II: Psychological | 3 |
| ECY 300 | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
| Secondary Education Courses (requires TEP admission) | ||
| EHS 436 | Methods I: English Language Arts 6-12 | 3 |
| EHS 466 | Methods II: Language Arts 6-12 | 3 |
| EHS 497 | Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EHS 456 | Classroom Management in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDR 442 | Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| EPR 411 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | 3 |
| Internship 6 | ||
| EHS 490 | Secondary School Student Teaching I | 6 |
| EHS 489 | Internship Seminar in Secondary Education | 1 |
| English Literature Major Courses 7 | 31 | |
| English Electives | ||
| EDR 441 | Literature for Adolescents | 3 |
| or EH 419 | Young Adult Literature | |
| Advisor-approved 400-level English(EH) elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
A minimum of 120 hours are required for graduation. Students may need to take general electives to reach the credit hour requirement. Elective hours may vary based on course selection.
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See Blazer Core section for full list of requirements and elective options.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Communication in the Modern World requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: The Creative Arts requirement.
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Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Societies requirement.
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Internship courses must be taken AFTER admission to TEP.
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Students pursuing Class B certification in English Language Arts (6-12) must declare a second academic major in English Literature that includes a minimum of 30 credit hours in the teaching field. Of the 30 credit hours in the teaching field, at least 18 must be at the 300- or 400-level and coursework must include literature, grammar, reading skills, writing, speech, drama/theatre, and print or broadcast journalism.