HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION, BS
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- Middle School Education
- Arts Education with a Concentration in Music (Instrumental and Vocal/Choral)
- High School Education
- Bachelor of Science with a Major in High School Education/English Language Arts
- Bachelor of Science with a Major in High School Education/General Social Science
- High School Education – All Areas of Science and Mathematics
Middle School Education
A program in middle grades mathematics (grades 4-8) is offered in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences. Students following this program must meet TEP entrance, retention, and completion requirements as outlined in previous sections in order to be recommended for Alabama teacher certification. Students seeking certification in middle grades mathematics should complete the Mathematical Reasoning track of the Mathematics major within the Department of Mathematics (See Catalog). For education course requirements, contact the Office of Student Services (934-7530), within the School of Education, for the current checklist. This program is a part of the UABTeach Program. For more information on UABTeach contact Paulette Evans at pgevans@uab.edu or visit the website at www.uab.edu/uabteach.
Arts Education with a Concentration in Music (Instrumental and Vocal/Choral)
Programs leading to grades (P-12) certification in music (instrumental and vocal/choral) are offered in conjunction with the Department of Music within the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates obtain a major in music and should seek advising on music courses from their music/CAS advisors. Candidates also complete a series of education courses leading to teacher certification and should seek advising related to teacher certification from the Office of Student Services, Education Building, Suite #232, Phone: (205) 934-7530. Candidates must meet all requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and complete all requirements (such as state mandated tests) leading to teacher certification. Students should consult with their education advisor once per term and also with a content advisor in CAS to insure they stay on track for all requirements.
High School Education
Secondary education has programs leading to teacher certification in biology, chemistry, physics, general science, English language arts, general social science, mathematics, and music education as described below.
Secondary education offers a major in secondary education and certification for grades 6-12 in English language arts (ELA) and in general social science (GSS). Candidates obtaining certification in these two teaching fields must either have an academic major (in English for ELA or in history for GSS) or meet the highly qualified condition specified by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Because of teacher certification requirements, content coursework may slightly differ from those courses required of traditional English or history majors. Thus, candidates should follow the appropriate program checklist assigned by the Office of Student Services within the School of Education to insure that they meet certification requirements. Although an academic major in English or history may be built into the certification checklists, candidates should seek advising for these content majors from College of Arts and Science (CAS) advisors to insure they meet all current degree requirements for either English or history. Students who complete requirements for both an academic major and an education major will receive a single degree with both majors listed.
Due to ALSDE regulations for teachers, Core Curriculum requirements for education majors are more specific than Core Curriculum requirements for academic majors. Students should seek advising and obtain a program checklist from the Office of Student Services, Education Building, Suite #232, Phone: (205) 934-7530. Students should also consult with their education advisor once per term and also with a content advisor in CAS to insure they stay on track for all requirements.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in High School Education/English Language Arts
This curriculum results in a major in secondary education with teacher certification in English language arts.
Major in High School Education - English
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| English Composition I 2 | ||
| English Composition II 2 | ||
| Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre 4 | ||
| British and Irish Literature I: Before 1800 3 | ||
| British and Irish Literature II: 1800-Present 3 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 5 | ||
| Additional English Language Arts Requirements | ||
| EH 217 | World Literature I: Before 1660 | 3 |
| or EH 218 | World Literature II: 1660-Present | |
| EH 223 | American Literature I: Before 1865 | 3 |
| or EH 224 | American Literature II: 1865-Present | |
| CMST 103 | History of Mass Media | 3 |
| CMST 210 | Media Writing | 3 |
| Major in High School Education | ||
| Foundations & Professional Studies | ||
| CHHS 200 | Quality of Life | 2 |
| 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 |
| Secondary Education Courses (requires TEP admission) | ||
| EHS 436 | Methods I: English Language Arts, 6-12 | 3 |
| EHS 430 | Practicum | 1 |
| ECY 300 | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
| EHS 466 | Methods II: Language Arts 6-12 | 3 |
| EHS 470 | Practicum II | 1 |
| EPR 411 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | 3 |
| EHS 456 | Classroom Management in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EHS 497 | Special Problems in Education | 3 |
| EDR 442 | Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| Internship 6 | ||
| EHS 490 | Secondary School Student Teaching I | 6 |
| EHS 489 | Internship Seminar in Secondary Education | 1 |
| Major in English Literature | ||
| Teaching field courses previously listed | ||
| English Composition I | ||
| English Composition II | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre | ||
| British and Irish Literature I: Before 1800 | ||
| British and Irish Literature II: 1800-Present | ||
| World Literature I: Before 1660 | ||
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or EH 218 |
World Literature II: 1660-Present | |
| American Literature I: Before 1865 | ||
| American Literature II: 1865-Present | ||
| History of Mass Media | ||
| Media Writing | ||
| Writing | ||
| EH 301 | Reading, Writing, and Research for Literature Classes | 3 |
| Professional Writing/Technical Writing: | 6 | |
| Select two from the following at least one with an asterisk: | ||
| Tutoring Writing | ||
| Writing in Popular Periodicals | ||
| Business Writing * | ||
| Technical Writing * | ||
| Professional Writing: Special Topics | ||
| Academic Writing | ||
| Language Lingquisitcs & grammar | ||
| EH 350 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| or EH 351 | Structure of English | |
| EH 452 | Grammar and Usage for English Teachers | 3 |
| Literature: Shakespeare | ||
| EH 476 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| EDR 441 | Literature for Adolescents | 3 |
| or EH 419 | Young Adult Literature | |
| African-American Literature/Multicultural Literature | 3 | |
| Select any three credit hour course from the following: | ||
| African American Literature, 1746-1954 | ||
| African American Literature, 1954-Present | ||
| African Literature | ||
| African Women's Literature | ||
| African-American Special Topics | ||
| African American Dramatic Tradition | ||
| African American Poetry Tradition | ||
| The Slave Narrative and Its Literary Expressions | ||
| Black Women Writers | ||
| The Harlem Renaissance | ||
| Other Literature Courses | 3 | |
| Pre-1800 Literature | ||
| Select any three hour course form the following: | ||
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American Literature |
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| American Literature, 1620 - 1820 | ||
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British Literature |
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| Medieval Culture: Literature and Society | ||
| Arthurian Legend | ||
| Beowulf in Context | ||
| Chaucer: Pilgrimage to Canterbury | ||
| English Renaissance Drama (Excluding Shakespeare) | ||
| English Renaissance Poetry and Prose | ||
| Milton | ||
| Post-1800 Literature | 3 | |
| Select any three credit hour course from the following: | ||
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American Literature |
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| Modern American Poetry | ||
| Literary Theory and Criticism, the Twentieth Century to the Present | ||
| Women's Literature and Theory | ||
| American Women Writers Before 1900 | ||
| American Literature, 1820 - 1870 | ||
| American Literature, 1870 - 1914 | ||
| American Literature, 1914 - 1945 | ||
| American Literature, 1945-Present | ||
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British Literature |
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| Modern British and European Drama | ||
| The Eighteenth Century: Literature and Culture | ||
| The Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation | ||
| British Romanticism | ||
| Eighteenth-Century British Novel | ||
| Nineteenth-Century British Novel | ||
| British Novel: The Modern Age | ||
| James Joyce | ||
| Capstone Requirement | 3 | |
| Take a 400-level English course as approved by your advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 127 | |
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.
| 1 |
Core Curriculum requirements |
| 2 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area I: Composition requirement. |
| 3 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area II requirement. |
| 4 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area II: Fine Art requirement |
| 5 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area IV: Social & Behavioral Science requirement. |
| 6 |
Internship courses must be taken AFTER admission to TEP. |
Bachelor of Science with a Major in High School Education/General Social Science
This curriculum results in a major in secondary education, with teacher certification in general social science. A history major may also be obtained by completing requirements specific to that major.
High School Education/General Social Science Major
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| English Composition I 2 | ||
| English Composition II 2 | ||
| Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Western Civilization I 4 | ||
| Western Civilization II 4 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 5 | ||
| World Regional Geography 5 | ||
| Additional Social & Behavioral Science | ||
| HY 120 | The United States To 1877 | 3 |
| HY 121 | The United States Since 1877 | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| GEO 221 | Geography of North America | 3 |
| PSC 101 | Foundations of American Government | 3 |
| PSC 221 | American State and Local Government | 3 |
| Major in High School Education | ||
| Foundations & Professional Studies | ||
| CHHS 200 | Quality of Life | 2 |
| 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 |
| Secondary Educaiton Courses (Requires admission to TEP) | ||
| EHS 438 | Methods I: Social Science, 6-12 | 3 |
| EHS 430 | Practicum | 1 |
| ECY 300 | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
| EHS 468 | Methods II: Social Science 6-12 | 3 |
| EHS 470 | Practicum II | 1 |
| EPR 411 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | 3 |
| EHS 456 | Classroom Management in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EHS 497 | Special Problems in Education | 3 |
| EDR 442 | Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| Internship 6 | ||
| EHS 490 | Secondary School Student Teaching I | 6 |
| EHS 489 | Internship Seminar in Secondary Education | 1 |
| Major in History | ||
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Teaching field courses previously listed under Core Curriculum |
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| Western Civilization I | ||
| Western Civilization II | ||
| The United States To 1877 | ||
| The United States Since 1877 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Foundations of American Government | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| American State and Local Government | ||
| Additional Teaching Field Courses | ||
| HY 225 | History of Alabama | 3 |
| HY 300 | The Historian's Craft | 3 |
| Non-Western History 7 | 3 | |
| HY 497 | History Capstone | 3 |
| HY 300-400 Level Electives 8 | 15 | |
| EC 440 | Economics for Educators | 3 |
| Total Hours | 130 | |
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.
For other history courses see the current checklist in the Offices of Student Services within the School of Education. See the requirements for a history major within the catalog listings for the College of Arts and Sciences. You should confer with advisors in Education and CAS about specific history requirements. Students seeking teacher certification may have more specific requirements than non-certification students.
| 1 |
Core Curriculum requirements |
| 2 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area I: Composition requirement |
| 3 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities requirement. |
| 4 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area IV: History requirement |
| 5 |
Fulfills a Core Curriculum Area IV: Social & Behavioral Science requirement |
| 6 |
Internship courses much be taken AFTER admission to TEP |
| 7 |
Please consult your academic advisor for this requirement. |
| 8 |
At least 9 hours of history electives must be at the 400-level. |
High School Education – All Areas of Science and Mathematics
Programs leading to grades (6-12) certification in biology, chemistry, physics, general science, and mathematics are offered in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering as part of the UABTeach program. The UABTeach program is an innovative program modeled after the national UTeach program developed at the University of Texas at Austin. The aim of this program is to produce well prepared teachers of mathematics and the sciences within a 4-year period and to increase the number of teachers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines. The UABTeach program requires a major in an academic field such as biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, etc. The program requires several innovative and intensive education courses aimed at preparing teachers for grades 6-12 and leading to Class B teacher certification. The academic majors are housed within the appropriate departments within the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering. Students should contact their CAS or Engineering advisors for advising on their major. Information on the Education components of the program can be found by contacting the Office of Student Services, Education Building, Suite #232, Phone: (205) 934-7530. For more information contact Paulette Evans at pgevans@uab.edu or visit the website at www.uab.edu/uabteach.
Bachelor of Science with a Major in High School Education/ Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics
UAB offers certification in grades 6-12 for Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, and Physics through the UABTeach program. Students in STEM majors in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering may seek teacher certification in an appropriate field listed above. Students majoring in computer science or engineering should contact Dr. Lee Meadows, (205) 975-7424, or visit the website at www.uab.edu/uabteach, for guidance in selecting a certification area.
Core Curriculum Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics
Students should follow the core curriculum for their STEM major. See the catalog for majors in CAS and Engineering and speak with an advisor in these programs.
Major Requirements Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics
Students should follow the curriculum prescribed for their STEM major. See the catalog for majors in CAS and Engineering and speak with an advisor in these programs.
Requirements in Education and the UABTeach Program Leading to Teacher Certification
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses (These courses are required for admission to TEP) | ||
| EHS 125 | Inquiry Approaches to Teaching | 1 |
| EHS 126 | Step 2: Inquiry Based Lesson Designs | 1 |
| EHS 325 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| Advanced Courses in Education (Must be admitted to TEP prior to taking these courses) | ||
| EHS 326 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| EHS 327 | Problem-Based Instruction | 3 |
| EHS 425 | Apprentice Teaching | 6 |
| EHS 426 | Apprentice Teaching Seminar | 1 |
| Other UABTeach Courses | ||
| HY 275 | Perspectives on Science & Mathematics | 3 |
| BY 492 | Biology Capstone - Undergraduate Research 1 | 4 |
| or CH 492 | Research Methods | |
| or PH 494 | Research Methods in Physics | |
| MA 361 | Mathematical Modeling 2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 28 | |
| 1 |
Required for students getting certified in an area of Science. May be used as an elective for those seeking certification in Mathematics. |
| 2 |
Required for students getting certified in Mathematics. May be used as an elective for those seeking certification in an area of Science. |
