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.
Major in Secondary Education - English
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 41 | |
| As part of the Blazer Core take the following: | ||
| English Composition I 2 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II 2 | ||
or EH 107 | Introduction to Freshman Writing II | |
| Public Speaking 3 | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre 4 | ||
| Introduction to Psychology 5 | ||
| Additional English Language Arts Requirements | ||
| CMST 103 | History of Mass Media | 3 |
| CMST 210 | Media Writing | 3 |
| Major in Secondary Education | ||
| Foundations & Professional Studies | ||
| EDU 200 | Education as a Profession | 3 |
| EHS 401 | Practices in Secondary Lesson Design | 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 |
| ECY 300 | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
| EHS 466 | Methods II: Language Arts 6-12 | 3 |
| EPR 411 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | 3 |
| EH 452 | Grammar and Usage for English Teachers | 3 |
| EHS 456 | Classroom Management in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EHS 497 | Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms | 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 | ||
or EH 106 | Introduction to Freshman Writing I | |
| English Composition II | ||
or EH 107 | Introduction to Freshman Writing II | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to the Theatre | ||
| 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: | ||
| Editing in Professional Contexts | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Developing Digital Documents | ||
| Tutoring Writing | ||
| Writing in Popular Periodicals | ||
| Business Writing * | ||
| Technical Writing * | ||
| Professional Writing: Special Topics | ||
| Academic Writing | ||
| Digital Publishing (*) | ||
| Language & Linguisitcs | ||
| LING 350 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| or LING 351 | Structure of English | |
| Capstone Requirement | 3 | |
| Take a 400-level English course as approved by your advisor. | ||
| 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 | 15 | |
| Pre-1800 Literature | ||
| Select six credit hours (two courses) form the following: | ||
American Literature | ||
| American Literature, 1620 - 1820 | ||
British Literature | ||
| Medieval Culture: Literature and Society | ||
| Arthurian Legend | ||
| Beowulf in Context | ||
| English Renaissance Drama (Excluding Shakespeare) | ||
| English Renaissance Poetry and Prose | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Milton | ||
| Post-1800 Literature | ||
| Select nine credit hours (three courses) from the following: | ||
American Literature | ||
| Modern American Poetry | ||
| Literary Theory and Criticism, the Twentieth Century to the Present | ||
| Women's Literature and Theory | ||
| American Literature, 1820 - 1870 | ||
| American Literature, 1870 - 1914 | ||
| American Literature, 1914 - 1945 | ||
British Literature | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total Hours | 126 | |
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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Blazer Core Curriculum requirements
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Fulfills Blazer Core Academic Foundations: Freshman Writing requirement.
- 3
Fulfills Blazer Core Communication in the Modern World requirement.
- 4
Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: The Creative Arts requirement.
- 5
Fulfills Blazer Core Thinking Broadly: Humans and their Societies requirement.
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Internship courses must be taken AFTER admission to TEP.