Educational Specialist in Secondary Education / Science
The University of Alabama

Program Details

Enroll in this secondary education degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program offers science teachers an opportunity to advance their careers. Become a leader in teaching science, providing professional development in science, and in the administration of science departments.  

This STEM teaching degree may lead to teacher certification at the specialist level in these fields:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • General Science

While graduates will have the knowledge needed to become nationally board-certified teachers, this program can also act as a bridge to a doctorate in science education.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

The University of Alabama is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have a valid master’s level professional educator certificate in secondary general science, biology, chemistry, or physics.