Education and Human Sciences

The University of North Alabama offers master's programs that lead to Alabama Professional Educator Certification. The Traditional Class A Program is designed for teachers who already hold a Class B teaching certificate. Programs are offered in the following teaching fields and instructional support areas:

  • Biology
  • Business/Marketing
  • Chemistry
  • Collaborative Teacher (K-6/6-12)
  • Elementary
  • English for speakers of other languages
  • English language arts
  • General Science
  • General Social Science
  • Geography
  • History
  • Instructional leadership
  • Mathematics
  • Music-choral
  • Music-instrumental
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • School Counseling

The University of North Alabama also offers master's programs that lead to Alabama Professional Educator Certification through the Alternative A program. The Alternative Class A Program is a graduate teacher education program designed for candidates who hold a baccalaureate degree in any field but do not yet hold a teaching certificate. Successful completion of the Alt A program will result in a Master's Degree and eligibility for an Alabama Class A Teaching Certificate. Programs are offered in the following teaching fields:
  • Biology
  • Business/Marketing Education
  • Chemistry
  • English language arts
  • English for speakers of other languages
  • General Science
  • General Social Science
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Music-choral
  • Music-instrumental
  • Physical Education
Please visit the Alternative A website for further information.
UNA offers the following Education Specialist degrees:
  • Elementary
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Teacher - Leader
UNA has a partnership with the University of Alabama to bring its Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in instructional leadership to the UNA campus. Please contact Dr. Margaret Rice, Program Coordinator  mrice@ua.edu  205-348-6997 for further information.

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation offers two graduate level degree programs: a MAED in P-12 Physical Education and a Master of Science in Health and Human Performance. In addition, the department also offers an Alternative Class A Program leading to a Master of Arts in Education in P-12 Physical Education.

UNA offers a CACREP accredited program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Please visit Counselor Education for more details.