This online secondary education degree at AUM includes concentrations that will help you maximize your degree and advance your teaching career in a specialized field.
Online MEd in Secondary Education
Become a Master Teacher in Secondary Education
Work closely with expert instructors to earn your Master of Education in Secondary Education degree from Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). In this program, you'll learn critical teaching skills that will elevate your career and improve your leadership in the classroom.
This program is fully online and asynchronous, and with our small classes, you'll get the attention you deserve. Get started now to earn your degree and accelerate your teaching career.
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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.
Qualify for a Higher Salary
Alabama teachers with master's degrees make as much as 15% more than those with a bachelor's degree, and completing an EdS or EdD program helps increase your pay even more.1
Feel Supported Every Step of the Way
AUM provides personal guidance from the moment you apply through graduation. You can access academic and career resources online, getting support for succeeding as a student and a teacher
Join an Empowering Online Community
AUM's instructors apply their teaching experience to personalize each online course and provide an engaging community that promotes collaboration and shared success among students.
Experience the Convenience of AUM Online
Our online education degrees deliver the flexibility needed to continue teaching while completing your courses, with the option to take classes using your laptop or mobile device.
Teacher Certification Options
The Master of Education in Secondary Education program at Auburn University at Montgomery will prepare you to become a master's-level teacher in the 6-12 classroom by building on your current certification. After graduation, you'll have the advanced degree and abilities required for Alabama Class A certification, raising your career and salary potential.
Certification requirements vary by state. Be sure to review the requirements for your location so you can meet them after completing your program.
Prepare for Licensure in Alabama
To teach at the 6-12 level in Alabama, there are certification standards that must be met. The Master's in Education in Secondary Education program at AUM will help you move from a Class B certification to a Class A certification, allowing you to earn more and advance your teaching career.
Certification requirements vary from state to state, but Alabama has three levels. Below, you can see what minimum education is required for each.
- Class B: Bachelor's degree in education
- Class A: Traditional or alternative master's degree in education
- Class AA: Education Specialist degree in education
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How to Obtain Class A Certification
By earning your MEd in Secondary Education degree from AUM, you'll be on your way to a Class A certification. After completing your degree, you can apply for this certification through our student services and teacher certification office. You will need a completed application to the Alabama State Department of Education and documentation of your Class A degree through an official AUM transcript.
CAEP-Accredited Programs
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits the online special education degrees.
Salaries for Teachers with MEd Degrees in Alabama
Take your 6-12 teaching career to the next level with an online MEd in Secondary Education degree and a Class A certification. By completing your degree and obtaining this certification, you will open the door to new opportunities and higher pay. As a student, you will also have access to the AUM Career Development Center, which exists to educate, empower, and create opportunities for success. At AUM, you’ll always have the support you need to reach your career goals as quickly as possible.
5 Years of Teaching Experience
$57,058
per year2
10 Years of Teaching Experience
$61,971
per year2
A Quality Experience for Online Learners
Earn your degree online from Auburn University at Montgomery to experience a quality education with the flexibility to succeed in class and your career. You can complete your coursework using your laptop or mobile device with opportunities to study when and where it's convenient.
- Academic support: Access online advising and tutoring
- Career services: Prepare to succeed after graduation
- Help desk: Get technical assistance for your program
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From academic advising to tutoring and career services, a real team is ready to help you feel confident from your first class to graduation.
Start Your Journey Today
Whether you're weighing your options or ready to enroll, AUM's engagement specialists can help you find the right online degree program and answer your questions along the way. Connect with our team to learn more or apply now to take the next step toward your career goals.
Sources
- 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.
- Alabama State Department of Education. "FY 2025 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers." Retrieved November 7, 2025, from https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TEA_20240821_Salary-Schedule-for-Teachers-2024-2025_V1.0.pdf.