For this teacher certification program, students may choose a course of study in both Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or both Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

The UAB Early Childhood and Elementary Education programs will prepare you for a career as a highly qualified preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school teacher. You will learn theories on child development, developmental reading, primary math methods, teaching pedagogy, classroom management, and other concepts and skills that are critical for your success as a classroom teacher. And you will learn it all from instructors who are nationally renowned in their fields.

• 6 out of the last 9 Alabama Teachers of the Year are alumni of the UAB School of Education and Human Sciences.
• Learning to teach diverse populations is paramount to our work. During your time at the UAB School of Education and Human Sciences, you will have teaching field experiences in urban, suburban, and rural environments.
• Students have the opportunity to conduct research and present at the Office of Undergraduate Research Expo.
• Qualified students can apply for the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Honors Program in their junior year.