Elementary Education
Change the World One Student at a Time
If you desire to impact young learners in kindergarten through sixth grade, then a career as an elementary teacher is the perfect fit for you.
The Elementary Education undergraduate program at UAB blends the evolving needs of young learners with the professional development of future teachers in rural, urban, and suburban classrooms. Our program is built around the pedagogy, content knowledge, assessment, and classroom management skills teachers and young learners need to succeed socially, emotionally, and academically.
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Major
Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program coursework and all requirements outlined in the UAB undergraduate catalog will receive a baccalaureate degree and be eligible to apply for Alabama Class B professional teaching certificates in elementary education (grades K–6).
The major is offered on-campus.
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Curriculum
Professional preparation includes courses in humanistic and behavioral studies, elementary education, curriculum and teaching, evaluation of teaching and learning, extensive pre-internship field experiences in K–6 settings, and an internship.
Macie Halvorson
Choosing to major in elementary education was a natural decision for me and comes from a lifelong aspiration of becoming a teacher! I have always been drawn to the idea of helping children develop their identities and reach their full potential.
