The Alternative Master of Arts in Education at the University of Mobile is designed for persons looking to change careers and enter the field of education as an early childhood or elementary education teacher. This program is blended (on-campus and online) and allows you to begin classes anytime (Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters).
The alternative education program was created for persons who have completed baccalaureate degrees in non-teacher certification programs from accredited colleges or universities. Options are:
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Some characteristics of effective professionals in the field of early childhood and elementary education include communication skills, empathy, resourcefulness, patience and organizational skills.
Areas of Study
All Programs
All Programs
GRADUATE
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Areas of Study
Alternative Master of Arts in Education for All Tracks
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TE 504 - Intro to Except. Child. & Youth (or approved diversity course if survey course was previously taken)
IF NEEDED:
TE 509 - Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom
EE 540 - Classroom Management
Technology
TE 505 - Computer-Based Technology (or approved technology course)
TEACHING FIELD
CE 504 - Effective Practices & Issues in Early Childhood Education
EE 512 - Teaching Math in the Elem. School
EE 513 - Teaching Literacy & Language Essentials in ECE, ELEM, & Coll. K-6
EE 516 - Diagnostic & Prescriptive Reading in ECE, ELEM, & Coll. K-6 Classrooms
TE 583 - Advanced Language & Literacy Development
Evaluation of Teaching & Learning
*TE 520 - Evaluation & Research
TE 597 - Evaluation of Teaching & Learning
NOTE: At least 1/3 of the program shall consist of Teaching Field Courses.
Internship
TE 523 - Internship
TE 533 - edTPA Prof. Dev. Seminar
Elementary Education Courses
CURRICULUM & TEACHING
TE 525 - Curriculum & Teaching in Elementary Schools (FIRST Semester)
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
TE 501 - Advanced Educational Psychology
TE 504 - Intro to Exceptional Children & Youth (or approved diversity course if survey course was previously taken)
IF NEEDED:
TE 509 - Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom
EE 540 - Classroom Management
TECHNOLOGY
TE 505 - Computer-Based Technology (or approved technology course)
TEACHING FIELD
EE 512 - Teaching Math in the Elementary School
EE 513 - Literacy & Lang. Essentials in ECE, ELEM, & Coll. K-6 Classrooms
EE 516 - Diagnostic and Prescriptive Reading in ECE, ELEM, & Coll. K-6
EE 517 - Methods of Teaching Science
TE 548 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies
TE 583 - Advanced Language & Literacy Development
EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
TE 597 - Evaluation of Teaching & Learning
NOTE: At least 1/3 of the program shall consist of Teaching Field courses
INTERNSHIP
TE 523 - Internship
TE 533 - edTPA Prof. Dev. Seminar
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
Program Benefits
Career Opportunities
Program Benefits
Small 13:1 student-faculty ratio means small classes and individual attention from the School of Education faculty
Convenient program allows you to start any semester
Qualify for Alabama State Teacher Certification in early childhood or elementary education
Your Dream Job Awaits!
Early Childhood Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Grade Level Chair
Lead Teacher
SHAPING YOUR FUTURE
“Since the undergraduate degree can be from any field, students in the Alternative Master of Arts in Education Program come from all walks of life, bringing experiences from the world of work into the classroom to enhance and expand instruction.”
