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Graduate – Secondary Education Program

  • Program Title: Secondary Education 
  • Overview Heading: Advance Your Teaching Career with a Graduate Degree in Secondary Education
  • Staff: 199
  • Faculty: 198
  • Feature Image: A Black woman teaches, standing, in a high-school classroom.
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    Become a teacher leader in your district with a graduate-level degree in secondary education. Whether you are a science, English language arts, mathematics, or social sciences educator, earning a master’s degree or higher in secondary education can help you hone your skills and build on your teaching foundation to help you become a leader for your peers and a better educator for your students.

    Our graduate secondary education programs require students to sharpen skills in their subject area while also perfecting the art of teaching.

  • Title: Why choose a Graduate Degree in Secondary Education?
  • First Heading: Accredited
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    The Counsel for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the Alabama State Department of Education accredits the UAB Secondary Education program. Learn more about accreditation.
  • Second Heading: Research Opportunities
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    The secondary education programs allow students to complete research projects or presentations alongside award-winning School of Education and Human Sciences faculty.

  • Third Heading: Simple Admissions Process
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    Learn more about the admissions process.
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  • Curriculum Copy:

    Learn to meet the evolving needs of middle school and high school students in this program with a curriculum that is based on today’s rapidly changing society. The program’s courses allow students to integrate what they are experiencing in the classroom into the texts they read in class while collaborating with their peers. Students will take a wide range of courses, from urban education and critical social issues in American education to positive behavioral supports.

  • Course Catalog Link: https://catalog.uab.edu/graduate/schoolofeducation/curriculumandinstruction/highschoolenglish/
  • Resources:
    • Curriculum Resources Text: Tuition & Fees, Curriculum Resources Link: https://www.uab.edu/cost-aid/cost/detailed-tuition-fees
    • Curriculum Resources Text: Scholarships, Curriculum Resources Link: index.php?Itemid=1186
    • Curriculum Resources Text: Graduate School Application, Curriculum Resources Link: https://cloud.reach.uab.edu/graduate-application
    • Curriculum Resources Text: Admission Requirements, Curriculum Resources Link: index.php?Itemid=122
  • Graduate Recruiter: mlembke@uab.edu
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  • Feature Block Title: Earn a Higher Salary in Alabama with Class A or Class AA Teacher Certification
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    Advancing your teaching career with a graduate-level degree will increase your salary in Alabama.

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  • Program Information Heading: Available Degrees
  • Program Information Copy:

    The School of Education and Human Sciences offers two master’s degree options.

  • Program Information Accordion:
    • Program Title: Traditional MAEd in Secondary Education, Program Delivery: Blended , Program Copy:

      The traditional Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Secondary Education program is designed for individuals who hold current Class B teacher certification, and wish to advance their career by earning a master's degree and Class A certification for grades 6-12.

      Concentrations are offered in Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics, Mathematics, English Language Arts, General Social Science, and History.

      30-33 credit hours.

    • Program Title: Alternative MAEd in Secondary Education, Program Delivery: Blended , Program Copy:

      The Alternative Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Secondary Education program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than education and want to become a teacher. Upon successful completion of the alternative MAEd in Secondary Education students may apply for Class A certification for grades 6-12.

      Concentrations are offered in English Language Arts, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, General Social Science, Mathematics, and Physics.

      37-40 credit hours.

      Access our program folder to view or download an informational packet that includes admissions requirements and a step-by-step guide through the applications process.

    • Program Title: Education Specialist in Secondary Education, Program Delivery: Blended , Program Copy:

      The Education Specialist  (EdS) in Secondary Education is designed for individuals who hold a current Class A teacher certification in secondary education. Upon successful completion of the degree, students may apply for Class AA certification for grades 6-12.

      Concentrations are offered in English Language Arts, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, General Social Science, Mathematics, and Physics.

      30-33  credit hours

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