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College of Education
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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Elementary Education

OVERVIEW

The Elementary Education program at The University of Alabama emphasizes the contextual basis for learning, particularly within the ever-expanding global community that includes many diverse kinds of learners and educators. Our initial and advanced degree programs are dedicated to developing professionals and scholars who understand and can apply theories of teaching and learning. We seek to graduate accomplished educators who reflect through their teaching and scholarship a deep understanding of pedagogy, content, and the nature of the learner.

In accordance with our accreditation agency, the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), the following information is provided on this website.

Elementary and Early Childhood Program Coordinator: Dr. Amanda Cramer

Main Office:  201 Autherine Lucy Hall

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DEGREES

The programs with a lightning bolt are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). For more information, please go to this link: education.ua.edu/student-resources/mapped-standards to see certification programs and courses with national teacher/educator certification standards.

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FACULTY