Alabama
Our Programs
Core Program
Find the right program for your education career goals.
Initial Certification
Start your teaching career with our comprehensive certification program
Courses & Endorsements
Candidates are provided 369 hours of comprehensive curriculum
Our Courses
CANDIDATES ARE PROVIDED 369 HOURS OF COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
#TEACH offers the equivalent of the following college credit hours:
- 16.84 (Elementary)
- 14.20 (Lower Elementary)
- 15.16 (Upper Elementary/Middle)
- 15.24 (Secondary)
- 17.32 (K-12)
- 20.16 (Special Education)
Courses are offered in the following areas:
- Planning and Building
- Child Development
- Family and Community
- Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Classroom Management
- Diverse Learners
- Teaching Methods
- Special Education
Additionally, there are courses in Restorative Practices, which help teachers understand and use restorative approaches in situations like classroom disruptions, bullying, harassment, and other conflicts — allowing educators to focus on repairing harm rather than just administering punishment.
All courses are self-paced and must be completed within 13 months, but can often be completed sooner depending on your dedication and schedule.
FREE PD Course
How to Teach Online Successfully
(Brought to you by ASAP® and #TEACH)
Endorsement Areas
Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education (P-3)
Elementary
- Elementary Education (K-6)
Language Arts
- Middle School English Language Arts (4-8)
- English Language Arts (6-12)
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (K-12)
Mathematics
- Middle School Mathematics (4-8)
- Mathematics (6-12)
- Algebra I (6-12)
- Geometry (6-12)
Science
- Middle School General Science (4-8)
- General Science (6-12)
- Biology (6-12)
- Chemistry (6-12)
- Physics (6-12)
Social Studies
- Middle School General Social Science (4-8)
- General Social Science (6-12)
- Geography (6-12)
- History (6-12)
Fine Arts
- Music – Choral (K-12)
- Music – Instrumental (K-12)
- Theater Arts (K-12)
- Visual Arts (K-12)
Health & Physical Education
- Health Education (6-12)
- Physical Education (K-12)
World Languages
- French (K-12)
- German (K-12)
- Latin (K-12)
- Spanish (K-12)
- Russian (K-12)
- Italian (K-12)
- Japanese (K-12)
- Korean (K-12)
- Arabic (K-12)
- Chinese (K-12)
Special Education
- Collaborative Special Education (K-6)
- Collaborative Special Education (6-12)
Career & Technology Education
- Agriscience Education (6-12)
- Business/Marketing Education (6-12)
- Career Technologies (6-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (6-12)
Degree Programs & Graduate Credit
Explore #TEACH partnerships that connect you with degree and graduate credit pathways.
Master's Degree Program
Earn Your Teaching Certification While Completing Your M.Ed. with The University of Olivet
The University of Olivet’s Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) offers a flexible, fully online option for individuals who want to advance their education career while working toward teacher certification or additional endorsements. Delivered in partnership with #TEACH, this program allows students to complete graduate‑level coursework while meeting state certification requirements.
Program Highlights
- 100% online coursework with asynchronous learning and optional live sessions
- Designed for career‑changers and current educators
- Opportunity to earn teacher certification or endorsements while completing the M.Ed.
- Aligned to state certification requirements and supported by CAEP‑accredited #TEACH pathways
- Accessible to students in all #TEACH program states
Degree Completion
Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree and Teacher Certification Online with The University of Olivet
The University of Olivet’s Online Bachelor’s Teaching Pathway is designed for individuals who want to complete their bachelor’s degree and begin teacher certification at the same time. Offered fully online and delivered in partnership with #TEACH, this pathway provides a streamlined option for future educators who need a degree to move forward in the certification process.
What This Pathway Offers
- Bachelor’s degree completion through the University of Olivet
- Embedded teacher certification preparation through #TEACH
- 100% online coursework, designed for working adults
- Ability to apply previously earned college credits toward degree completion
- Coursework that prepares candidates to transition directly into the classroom
Courses for Graduate Credit
The following are courses offered for graduate credit through Ashland University and #TEACH:
Child Development – Elementary (Download the Syllabus)
- Essentials of Brain Based Learning
- Early Childhood Development
- Middle Childhood Development
Child Development – Secondary (Download the Syllabus)
- Essentials of Brain Based Learning
- Middle Childhood Development
- The Adolescent Learner
Classroom Management (Download the Syllabus)
- Building Community
- Cooperative Learning
- Principles of Restorative Practice
- Restorative Practice Activities in the Classroom
Assessment & Evaluation (Download the Syllabus)
- Using Student Data
- Disaggregating, Organizing and Reporting Data
- Principles of Fair Student Assessment
- Formative and Summative Assessments
- Evaluation
Each of the above listed courses are 3 graduate level credits.
Once you complete the course(s), you will be able to apply for graduate credit via Ashland University for an additional fee of $465 per/course.
Graduate Credit for Individuals currently enrolled in #TEACH
If you are currently enrolled in #TEACH and have completed all of the lessons in any of the listed sequence of courses, you may apply for graduate credit (waived courses cannot be counted).
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTARY Ashland University Grad Credit Registration Link
- CHILD DEVELOPMENT SECONDARY Ashland University Grad Credit Registration Link
- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Ashland University Grad Credit Registration Link
- ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION Ashland University Grad Credit Registration Link
Graduate Credit for Individuals Not currently enrolled in #TEACH