Online Teaching and Education Degrees
Take Your Education Career to the Next Level at AUM
- Engage in a quality education backed by affordable tuition at a university ranked among the Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report1
- Acquire an advanced teaching degree online to excel as a master teacher or administrator and increase your earning potential
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Discover the Education Degree for Your Goals
Pursue an advanced teaching degree online at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) to build expertise for rewarding roles in the classroom and education administration. Our online degrees in education appeal to teachers with varying experience levels — select the program that will jumpstart the next phase of your career.
Elementary Education, MEd
1.5 years
30 credit hours
100% online
AUM’s supportive instructors will empower you to grow as a teacher versed in issues and trends relevant to early childhood and elementary education.
Two Concentrations Available
View ProgramInstructional Leadership, MEd
1 year
30 credit hours
Online courses
Our online courses and residency prepare you to oversee instructional improvements, harness emerging technologies, and manage learning organizations.
View ProgramInstructional Technology, MEd
1.5 years
30 credit hours
100% online
Explore emerging instructional tools and learn to integrate technology into curricula through online courses that follow ISTE coaching standards.
View ProgramKinesiology, MEd
1.5 years
33 credit hours
Online courses
Strengthen your abilities as a physical education teacher by exploring advanced kinesiology concepts via online courses and a practicum.
1 Concentration Available
View ProgramSecondary Education, MEd
1.5 years
30 credit hours
100% online
Develop expertise in research and education strategies while increasing your proficiency as an educator at the high school level.
3 Concentrations Available
View ProgramSpecial Education, MEd
1-2 years
30 credit hours
Online courses
Build proficiency by completing online courses and a practicum as you prepare to tailor instruction to the needs of students in diverse settings.
3 Concentrations Available
View ProgramCounseling, EdS
1 year
30 credit hours
100% online
Our CACREP-accredited program includes in-depth studies of counseling and prepares you for advanced counseling practice and administration roles.
2 Concentrations Available
View ProgramElementary Education, EdS
1.5 years
30 credit hours
100% online
Become an empowered administrator or educator who creates enriching learning environments that meet the needs of Alabama students.
3 Concentrations Available
View ProgramInstructional Leadership, EdS
1 year
30 credit hours
Online courses
Engage in practical online coursework and a residency to gain leadership skills for education administration and curriculum design roles.
View ProgramInstructional Technology, EdS
1.5 years
30 credit hours
100% online
Explore the technologies that provide immersive educational environments through online courses that align with the ISTE coaching standards.
View ProgramSpecial Education, EdS
1.5 years
30 credit hours
Online courses
Complete online courses and a practicum as you prepare to craft supportive experiences in classrooms that emphasize collaborative teaching.
2 Concentrations Available
View ProgramInstructional Systems and Learning Sciences, EdD
3.5 years
61 credit hours
Online courses
Become an education leader with a clear vision for improving student outcomes. The program includes online courses, a dissertation, and a practicum.
2 Concentrations Available
View ProgramRise in the Teacher Certification Ranks at AUM
The Alabama State Department of Education sets strict certification standards for new and experienced teachers alike. As a result, aspiring educators need more than a teaching degree to begin or advance their careers. Here are the three unconditional certifications with examples of degrees that allow teachers in Alabama to reach the next level:
To attain the initial professional educator certificate in Alabama, novice teachers must first earn their bachelor’s degree in a teaching field. Additional requirements for Class B certification include the completion of an internship, satisfactory scores on the Praxis II and edTPA exams, and a minimum 2.5 GPA in an undergraduate teaching program.
Earning a master’s degree in education online extends your proficiency as a teacher. You’ll also be ready to acquire Class A certification, which affirms your mastery of education concepts. AUM offers paths to Class A certification through alternative and traditional master’s programs, with online degrees in elementary education, instructional leadership, kinesiology, secondary education, and special education.
If you already earned your master’s degree and Class A certification, you can advance to the next teacher certification rank by acquiring your Education Specialist degree. AUM’s online education degrees align with the Class AA certification requirements for careers in counseling, elementary education, instructional leadership, and special education.
Do you plan to work in schools outside of Alabama? The certification requirements vary by state, so be sure to look into the process for the location where you plan to teach.
Which Online Education Degree is Right for You?
AUM provides multiple paths to advancement in education, with degrees for current educators and newcomers to the field. Review the following programs to find the right option for your goals and schedule:
Why Choose AUM for Your Online Education Degree?
Expand your teaching proficiency, increase your salary, transition into administration — there are many reasons to pursue your teaching degree online with AUM. Because we offer advanced education programs in numerous focus areas, you can build the right qualifications for your aspirations.
Education Programs by the Numbers
AUM has prepared more than 32,000 graduates to achieve their goals in education and other career fields. Here are a few of the latest outcomes for students who have completed a teaching degree program at AUM:
Success Rates & Outcomes
Were Employed as Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Principals, or Administrators (2020-2021 Survey)4
Understood How Learners Grow and Develop (2022 Study)*,5
Understood Learner Commonalities and Individual Differences (2022 Study)*,5
Accreditations and Rankings
AUM’s online master’s, Education Specialist, and Doctorate in Education programs provide nationally acclaimed education in a flexible format. In addition to accreditation from respected institutions, we’ve received accolades from Military Friendly®,6 U.S. News & World Report,1,2 The Princeton Review,7 and OnlineMastersDegrees.org.8
- Top Public Schools U.S. News & World Report (2024)
- Best Value Schools U.S. News & World Report (2024)
- Best Online Master’s in Education Programs U.S. News & World Report (2024)
- 2024 Best Colleges: Best of the South The Princeton Review
- Top Online Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education OnlineMastersDegrees.org (2024)
Sources and Disclaimer
- U.S. News & World Report. “Auburn University at Montgomery Rankings.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/auburn-university-at-montgomery-8310/overall-rankings.
- Alabama State Department of Education. “FY 2024 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LEAACCT_2023630_FY-2024-Salary-Schedule-for-Teachers_V1.0.pdf.
- Auburn University at Montgomery. AUM’s College of Education Alumni Employment Update 2020-2021. Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.aum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AUM_Alumni_Employment_Update_2020-2021.pdf.
- Auburn University at Montgomery. Educator Preparation Institutional Report Card. Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.aum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2021-2022-Initial-Programs-Employer-Satisfaction-Survey-Results.pdf.
- Military Friendly®. “Auburn University at Montgomery.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/auburn-university-at-montgomery-is-military-friendly/.
- The Princeton Review. “2024 Best Colleges, Best South.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=best-south&sort=name.
- Online Master’s Degrees. “The Top Online Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education for 2024.” Retrieved February 27, 2024, from https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/best-programs/education/elementary-education/.
* Based on a survey of first-year teachers stating they agree/strongly agree to having 1) an understanding of how learners grow and develop and 2) an understanding of learner commonalities and individual differences.