Secondary Education 6-12

Pursue a teaching career or change your teaching area with the online alternative teaching certification in biology. This program provides you with master’s-level teaching certification in Alabama and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Pursue a teaching career or change your teaching area with the online alternative teaching certification in English. This program provides you with master’s-level teaching certification in Alabama and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Pursue a teaching career or change your teaching area with the online alternative teaching certification in science. This program provides you with master’s-level teaching certification in Alabama and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Pursue a teaching career or change your teaching area with the online alternative teaching certification in history. This program provides you with master’s-level teaching certification in Alabama and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Pursue a teaching career or change your teaching area with the online alternative teaching certification in mathematics. This program provides you with master’s-level teaching certification in Alabama and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (MEd) degree.

Build a foundation in special education while exploring various topics such as teaching methods, issues in special education, communication skills and transition planning.

Gain practical experience while building a foundation in education and exploring curriculum and teaching aspects as applied to physical education.

Pursue a teaching career or change your teaching area with the online alternative teaching certification in social science. This program provides you with master’s-level teaching certification in Alabama and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) or Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree.

Build innovative teaching skills and reach diverse learners in an effective learning environment with a BS General Science Teacher Certification through UWA.

Take your career to the next level with Class AA Professional Educator Certification in Alabama and help children understand the importance of physical activity and wellness in our society.

Study strategic planning, instructional design, leadership and more as you explore how to better support learners through library media.

Gain Alabama state certification and acquire a solid foundation in counseling as you examine leadership, advocacy and advanced elementary school counseling.

Earn your certification as a collaborative special education teacher for sixth through 12th grade as you examine assistive technology, inclusive practices, behavioral analysis and other topics.

Improve the lives of your students with improved instructional practices and knowledge. Topics include leadership, assessment, coaching, mentoring strategies, curriculum, assessment, research and more.

Advance your career as an educator with an online Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of West Alabama. Learn from one of the leading trainers of educators in the state, in an online format designed for working teachers.

Gain a foundation in advanced teaching concepts for instructing students in sixth through 12th grade. Topics include educational planning, statistics, technology and more.

Learn the skills needed to excel as a physical education instructor for preschool through 12th grade. Study planning and technology, and choose 15 credits of any physical education courses.

You can complete the courses required by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for a provisional teaching certificate at the University of West Alabama. The Alabama State Approved Provisional Certificate in a Teaching Field (PCTF) provides educators with the coursework required to earn a Class B certificate. It allows students to choose from an approved list of courses and approach the program with just 12 credit hours.

Respond to Alabama's shortage of special education teachers while gaining hands-on experience for your career. You'll study collaborative teaching methods and classroom management while preparing for the Special Education Praxis exam.