Overview

Program Description

A teacher’s influence can last a lifetime. Positively shape the lives of young people with a career in the classroom. Students in grades 6 through 12 need committed educators dedicated to enriching their lives and helping them master the secondary school curriculum.

The Secondary Education program at Auburn University at Montgomery concentrates in one of four areas:

English Language Arts
Mathematics
History/Social Sciences
General Science

Points of Pride

Dual degree or double major — in your chosen content area and Secondary Education.
150 hours of practical teaching experience before graduation. Hands-on field experience is included with each methods course (such as methods of teaching math, etc.). Students go to area schools with their professors and work with experienced teachers and before they practice what they have learned.
AUMazing Educators society for all Education majors builds a community of support, friendship and camaraderie while you pursue your degree.
Internationally recognized faculty who have won numerous awards, including an Excellence in Teaching Award from Sigma Alpha Pi (national society of leadership and success), Primary School Teacher of the Year Award (Montgomery Public Schools), WSFA Class Act Award, and Delta Pi Epsilon Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, and College of Education Excellence in Teaching Award.
All faculty in this program have experience teaching in high schools or junior high schools, which gives students unique access to their experience and expertise.
Small classes
Night, online, and hybrid classes that are suitable for non-traditional students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Societal Foundations of education

Child and Adolescent Growth and Development

Psychological Foundations of Education

Survey of Exceptionalities

Educational Technology

Wellness

Principles of Teaching

Class Management and Teaching in Secondary School

Methods-Student Significant Needs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Duolingo English Test

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed AUM online application; no application fee.
Your official high school transcript (which should be mailed or e-mailed directly to AUM from your high school) and official English translation if your transcript is not in English.
Proof of English proficiency (unless you are exempt). You can take the TOEFL IBT (minimum 61 points), the IELTS (minimum 5.5 points), PTE (minimum 44), or the TOEFL PBT (minimum 500 points). More information about English proficiency test requirements.
Proof of sufficient financial resources (Bank statement and/or letter from your sponsor in English). The bank statement should show at least $28,625 available.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22546 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22546 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22546 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10534 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10534 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Montgomery

860 - 1200 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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