Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education

Interested in being part of a child's success? As a preschool or elementary-school teacher, you can make a lasting impact in a young student's life. This degree can help prepare you for a career working with pre-K through sixth grade students in a variety of educational settings.

We believe hands-on experience is very important. That's why, in addition to courses like Humanistic and Behavioral Studies, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education, you'll complete an internship. You'll also take Foundations of Education, Child Development/Family Relations, Developmental Reading, and other classes. Finally, starting in your junior year, you'll be able to participate in the Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Honors Program, which will lead you to an Alabama Class B teacher certificate.

• a completed application;
• a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
• official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
• official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.
• If you are studying or living in the United States currently, you must send a copy of proof of your immigration status (passport, I-94, visa, and/or I-797 approval notice).

Students can apply using the UAB Application or the Common Application using the steps below:

1. Complete and submit the admission application and $40 application fee, payable by credit or debit card, or application fee waiver. If you are applying test-optional, please review the test-optional policy.
2. Submit official high school transcript electronically or by mail.
3. Submit ACT or SAT score if you would like it used for admission and scholarship consideration.