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Make a Lasting Difference Throughout Your Education Career

Prepare to improve student outcomes and boost your earning potential with Auburn University at Montgomery. Our online education programs impart the proficiency needed to thrive as a master teacher, educational administrator, and in other rewarding roles.

AUM offers competitive tuition that makes it easier to gain nationally acclaimed credentials, putting you on track to advance in education. You’ll learn from experienced faculty online, getting the flexibility to succeed in class and your career.

  • Prepare for Class A or Class AA certification to qualify for higher earnings as a classroom teacher
  • AUM offers graduate education programs with accreditation from CAEP and CACREP
  • Named one of the Top Public Schools and Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report1
  • Military Friendly® Gold Status for 2023-20242
  • Generous transfer credit opportunities

Online Education Degrees That Support Your Aspirations

AUM’s online teaching degrees and post-graduate education programs position you for career advancement in Alabama school systems and throughout the education field.*

AUM’s online MEd programs offer a convenient learning format and simple admissions process — with no GRE requirement. Prepare to acquire your Class A teaching certification in online master’s in education programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.1

Elementary Education

Become a master teacher to heighten your impact in the classroom and get on track for higher earnings. Our elementary education classes are taught by supportive faculty members with extensive experience — follow in their footsteps by building skills for improving student performance and mentoring other instructors in a program ranked among the Top Online Elementary Education Master’s Degrees.3

  • Master of Education in Elementary Education: Early Childhood (P-3)
  • Master of Education in Elementary Education: K-6

Instructional Leadership

Let your aspirations for educational leadership take flight at AUM. Our instructional leadership program hones your ability to oversee instructional improvements, leverage emerging technologies, and manage learning organizations. Engage with supportive faculty online, finishing in one year with qualifications for education administration positions with substantial earning potential.

  • Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

Instructional Technology

Build advanced skills at the intersection of instruction and technology to harness innovations that enhance student outcomes. You’ll delve into current and emerging instructional tools, learn to integrate online elements into lessons and gain instructional design proficiency via education courses that follow ISTE coaching standards.

  • Master of Education in Instructional Technology

Kinesiology

AUM enables educators interested in studying human movement to move their careers forward. You’ll learn from faculty members with impressive teaching credentials — tap into their expertise in advanced physical education teaching methods to strengthen your abilities as an educator. You can also prepare to meet Alabama State Department of Education certification requirements.

  • Master of Education in Kinesiology: Physical Education (P-12)

Secondary Education

By becoming a master teacher, you can empower student success while mentoring your colleagues to do the same. AUM’s secondary education program immerses you in research and education strategies. You can choose from three concentrations based on your goals and acquire an advanced degree that positions you for a higher salary.

  • Master of Education in Secondary Education: Biology
  • Master of Education in Secondary Education: General Science
  • Master of Education in Secondary Education: Social Sciences

Special Education

AUM’s online special education program instills the expertise to tailor instruction to the needs of students with disabilities in diverse educational settings. Our student-first instructors offer the support and guidance to succeed in your coursework, with numerous electives for tailoring your degree to your career goals.

  • Master of Education in Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education
  • Master of Education in Special Education: Collaborative Teacher (K-6)
  • Master of Education in Special Education: Collaborative Teacher (6-12)

Discover online EdS programs that put you on track for leadership positions and Class AA teaching certification — with the earning potential that it brings.

Counseling

Prepare for counseling roles involving advanced practice and administration with AUM. Our online EdS program provides a convenient format for engaging in a high-quality learning experience with accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Choose from two concentrations and abundant elective options to build qualifications for careers at the district and state levels.

  • Education Specialist in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Education Specialist in Counseling: School Counseling

Elementary Education

Gain qualifications for improving outcomes for young learners. You’ll learn from expert faculty in small classes that promote one-on-one engagement and guidance for professional advancement. The thoughtful education course sequence imparts knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research relevant to early childhood, elementary, and physical education roles.

  • Education Specialist in Elementary Education: Early Childhood Education (P-3)
  • Education Specialist in Elementary Education: K-6
  • Education Specialist in Elementary Education: Physical Education

Instructional Leadership

AUM’s instructional leadership program prepares you for instructional leadership positions in a convenient online format. Our expert faculty members anchor the coursework in practical experiences, empowering you to lead efforts to achieve the learning goals of student populations with changing education needs.

  • Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership

Instructional Technology

Build expertise in harnessing innovative tools to improve learner outcomes across education and private-sector settings. The curriculum aligns with the ISTE coaching standards, with online courses that explore digital and interactive media, technology trends, and additional considerations for developing a 21st-century learning environment.

  • Education Specialist in Instructional Technology

Special Education

Specialize in delivering instruction tailored for students with disabilities in general education and self-contained classrooms in public and private schools. You’ll build expertise in using technology for inclusion, special education policies, and other areas while mastering concepts related to ALSDE accountability indicators.

  • Education Specialist in Special Education: Collaborative Teaching (K-6)
  • Education Specialist in Special Education: Collaborative Teaching (6-12)

Achieve the highest-level education degree with the flexibility to extend your professional qualifications as you continue meeting your current commitments.

Instructional Systems

Develop learning science expertise that maximizes your impact in instructional design, educational research, and teacher training. You’ll learn from stellar faculty dedicated to achieving positive student outcomes, putting you on track for prestigious roles with higher education institutions, school districts, and other educational organizations. Our online EdD program also prepares you to achieve the highest earning potential for classroom teachers in Alabama.

  • Doctorate in Education in Instructional Systems and Learning Sciences: Early Childhood
  • Doctorate in Education in Instructional Systems and Learning Sciences: Instructional Technology

A University in Motion

Founded in 1967, Auburn University at Montgomery offers career-focused education that balances high quality with affordability. Our diverse student population thrives in personalized classes taught by award-winning faculty members. AUM has received accolades from recognized organizations, including U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Join a tradition that has empowered more than 32,000 graduates to succeed in rewarding career fields throughout the world.

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Continue Your Education From the Convenience of Home

Where do you want to go in your career? You can get there with AUM Online, with classes available through your laptop or mobile device. You’ll feel supported by our dedicated faculty and advisors without leaving home, and you can access academic and career resources online as you prepare to advance professionally.

Online Courses That Impart Expertise for Education Excellence

Classroom teaching, instructional design, leadership, and beyond — AUM’s online education programs empower you to build proficiency in the areas where you plan to make a difference. Our instructors provide enriching online education and champion your success in our classrooms and yours.

Raise the Prospects for Your Education Career

AUM’s online teaching degrees open doors to new careers and the compensation you deserve. In Alabama, entry-level teachers with master’s degrees earn 15% more than colleagues with bachelor’s degrees, and an EdS or EdD can raise your pay even more.4 You can also prepare for roles in administration.

Average Salaries for 5 Roles in Alabama

  • Elementary Teacher: $53,620 per year5
  • Instructional Coach: $59,847 per year6
  • Technical Instructional Designer: $65,383 per year7
  • Education Administrator (K-12): $87,950 per year5
  • Curriculum Developer: $135,645 per year8

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Auburn University at Montgomery Rankings.” Retrieved December 29, 2023, from https://www.usnews.com/.
  2. Military Friendly®. “Auburn University at Montgomery.” Retrieved December 29, 2023, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/.
  3. Online Master’s Degrees. “The Top Online Master’s Degrees in Elementary Education for 2024.” Retrieved January 9, 2024, from https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/.
  4. Alabama State Department of Education. “FY 2024 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers.” Retrieved December 29, 2023, from https://www.alabamaachieves.org/.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, Alabama.” Retrieved December 29, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. Salary.com. “Instructional Coach Salaries in Alabama.” Retrieved January 9, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
  7. Salary.com. “Technical Instructional Designer Salary in Alabama.” Retrieved January 9, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
  8. Salary.com. “Curriculum Director Salary in Alabama.” Retrieved January 9, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.

*Teacher certification requirements vary by state. If you plan to teach outside Alabama, please confirm the requirements in your state before applying to AUM.