When to Join
Flexible Entry Points
Are you a sophomore or junior? You have not missed out on UABTeach! There are pathways to certification to teach secondary school science or mathematics through UABTeach, not only for current STEM freshmen but for sophomores and juniors as well.
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Freshman Path
Freshman Path
Semester 1: Step 1 (EHS 125)
Semester 2: Step 2 (EHS 126)
Semester 3: Knowing & Learning (EHS 325)
Semester 4: Perspectives (HY 275: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics OR PHL 270: Science, Knowledge, and Reality will fulfill this requirement)
Semester 5: Classroom Interactions (EHS 326)
Semester 6: Project-based Instruction (EHS 327)
Semester 7: Apprentice Teaching (EHS 425 & EHS 426) -
Second Semester Freshman Path
Second Semester Freshman Path
Semester 2: Step 1 (EHS 125)
Semester 3: Step 2 (EHS 126); Perspectives (HY 275: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics OR PHL 270: Science, Knowledge, and Reality will fulfill this requirement)
Semester 4: Knowing & Learning (EHS 325)
Semester 5: Classroom Interactions (EHS 326)
Semester 6: Project-based Instruction (EHS 327)
Semester 7: Apprentice Teaching (EHS 425 & EHS 426) -
Sophomore Path
Sophomore Path
Semester 3: Step 1 (EHS 125)
Semester 4: Step 2 (EHS 126); Perspectives (HY 275: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics OR PHL 270: Science, Knowledge, and Reality will fulfill this requirement)
Semester 5: Knowing & Learning (EHS 325)
Semester 6: Project-based Instruction (EHS 327)
Semester 7: Apprentice Teaching (EHS 425 & EHS 426) -
Second Semester Sophomore Path
Second Semester Sophomore Path
Semester 4: Step 1 (EHS 125)
Semester 5: Step 2 (EHS 126); Knowing & Learning (EHS 325)
Semester 6: Perspectives (HY 275: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics OR PHL 270: Science, Knowledge, and Reality will fulfill this requirement); Project-based Instruction (EHS 327)
Semester 7: Apprentice Teaching (EHS 425 & EHS 426) -
Junior Path
Junior Path
Semester 5: Step 1 (EHS 125); Knowing & Learning (EHS 325)
Semester 6: (number varies with STEM department); Project-based Instruction (EHS 327)
Semester 7: Perspectives (HY 275: Perspectives on Science and Mathematics OR PHL 270: Science, Knowledge, and Reality will fulfill this requirement); Apprentice Teaching (EHS 425 & EHS 426) -
Second Semester Junior Path
Second Semester Junior Path
Semester 6: Step 2 (EHS 126)
Semester 7 Apply to UAB's Alternative Master's program. -
Senior Path
Senior Path
Semester 7: Step 1 (EHS 125)
Semester 8: Step 2 (EHS 126); Apply to UAB's Alternative Master's program.