EDUCATION, EDS

Curriculum and Instruction

Grad Degree Offered Info
   
Chair: Dr. Steven L. Turner
Phone: (205) 934-5371
E-mail: turnersl@uab.edu
Website: http://www.uab.edu/education/ci/
Grad Degree Offered Info
   
Degree offered:  
Arts Education 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 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 M.A.Ed.
Special Education Ed.S, M.A.Ed.
Teacher Leader Ed.S.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Ed.S.

Program Contact Information

Program  Coordinator  Contact Information (Room  and Phone Number)
UAB Teach, High School and Middle School EducationDr. Paulette Evans  HHB 120  (205) 975-7419

Arts Education, Music, World Languages, and English as a Second LanguageDr. Susan Spezzini   EEC 206B  (205) 934-8357

Special Education:  Dr. Robin Ennis EEC 208C  (205) 975-6152

School PsychometryDr. Stephanie Corcoran EEC 208A (205) 934-6477

Elementary Education:  Dr. Grace Jepkemboi, EEC 209D,  (205) 934-6674

Early Childhood EducationDr. Grace Jepkemboi, EEC 209D,  (205) 934-6674

Reading EducationDr. Jennifer Summerlin EEC 211F (205) 996-3540

Early Childhood Education Ph.D.: Dr. Grace Jepkemboi, EEC 209D,  (205) 934-6674

Instructional Design and DevelopmentDr. Yvonne Earnshaw EEC 219B (205) 996-2553

All Other Programs: Dr. Steven Turner EEC 203B (205) 934-5371

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. 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: http://www.uab.edu/education/studentservices/general-information/checklists. Admission requirements are located at the following link:  https://www.uab.edu/education/studentservices/admission-requirements. 

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 requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and 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. However, 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.