The Department of Curriculum and Instruction prepares prospective teachers committed to ethical instruction and disciplinary expertise who advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners and prepares researchers and educational leaders for careers in university settings and in any number of government and precollege school settings. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is comprised of programs in early childhood/elementary education and secondary curriculum, teaching, and learning. Degrees are listed and certifications that can be obtained are listed below each degree.
Department Head: Dr. Miguel Mantero
Main Office: 201 Autherine Lucy Hall
Main Office Number: 205-348-1450
DEGREES
Bachelor of Science in Education
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education and Early Education (K-6 and PreK-3)
- Secondary Education
- English Language Arts (6-12)
- Foreign Language (French, German, or Spanish) (6-12 or P-12)
- General Social Science (6-12)
- Mathematics (6-12)
- Science
Master of Arts
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Secondary Education
- Biology (6-12)
- Chemistry (6-12)
- English Language Arts (6-12)
- English as a Second Language (P-12); Foreign Language (French, German, or Spanish) (6-12 or P-12)
- Geography (6-12)
- General Social Science (6-12)
- General Science (6-12)
- Mathematics (6-12)
- Music: Instrumental or Choral (P-12
- Physics (6-12)
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Secondary Education (Mathematics)
Master of Arts (Alternative Route)
The Alternative Master of Arts degree is aimed at students with an undergraduate degree in a non-teaching field who wish to gain an alternative A certificate which enables them to teach in the public schools.
- Elementary and Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education and Early Education (K-6 and PreK-3)
- Secondary Education
- Biology (6-12)
- Chemistry (6-12)
- English For Speakers of Other Languages (P-12)
- English Language Arts (6-12)
- Foreign Language (French, German, or Spanish) (6-12 or P-12)
- Geography (6-12)
- General Social Science (6-12)
- General Science
- General Science and Physics (6-12)
- Geography
- History (6-12
- Mathematics (6-12)
- Music: Instrumental or Choral (P-12)
- Physics
Educational Specialist
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Secondary Education
- Biology (6-12)
- Chemistry (6-12)
- English For Speakers of Other Languages (P-12)
- English Language Arts (6-12)
- French (P-12) (6-12)
- Geography (6-12)
- History (6-12)
- Mathematics (6-12)
- General Science (6-12)
- Physics (6-12)
- General Social Studies (6-12)
- Mathematics Specialist (4-8) (6-12)
- Music: Instrumental or Choral (P-12)
- Spanish (P-12) (6-12)
Doctoral Degrees
- EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction
Certificates
- Literacy
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
| Program | Coordinator | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Early Childhood | Dr. Cailin Kerch | cjkerch@ua.edu |
| Secondary Education | Dr. Miguel Mantero | mmantero@ua.edu |
| Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Programs | Dr. Karen Spector | kspector@ua.edu |
FACULTY AND STAFF
Dr. Crista Banks
Assistant Professor, Elementary Social Studies
Dr. Latrise Johnson
Associate Professor, Secondary English Language Arts EducationEmail: lpjohnson5@ua.edu
Dr. Terrance Lewis
Assistant Professor, Secondary Social Studies
Dr. Emily Sims
Associate Dean for Student Services & Clinical Associate Professor, Secondary English Language ArtsEmail: emsims@ua.edu
Dr. Tracy Windle
Director of Clinical Experiences and Clinical Assistant Professor, C & IEmail: tmwindle@ua.edu
