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AUM Empowers Aspiring Teachers and Administrators to Thrive

Discover a direct path to higher-level education roles at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Our online MEd programs provide credentials for rewarding careers in teaching and administration — along with opportunities to attain higher pay.

AUM makes it easier to earn your graduate education degree online by offering a simple admissions process with no GRE requirements. Moreover, U.S. News & World Report ranked our online master’s in education programs among the nation’s best in 2023.1

  • Prepare for Class A certification to qualify for higher earnings as a classroom teacher
  • Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  • AUM’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Alabama Department of Education
  • Named one of the Top Public Schools and Best Value Schools by U.S. News & World Report1
  • Military Friendly® Gold Status for 2023-20242

Find the Master of Education Degree for Your Goals

With AUM, students interested in online master’s in teaching programs can build expertise for classroom and leadership positions.

Prepare to become a master teacher to heighten your impact in the classroom and get on track for higher earnings. Each class is 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

Let your aspirations for educational leadership take flight by honing 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 advancing into education administration.

  • Master of Education in Instructional Leadership

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 technology into curricula, and gain instructional design proficiency via online courses that follow ISTE coaching standards.

  • Master of Education in Instructional Technology

AUM enables educators interested in the study of human movement to move their careers forward. Our MEd program delves into advanced physical education teaching methods so that you can strengthen your teaching abilities in P-12 settings and meet Alabama State Department of Education certification requirements.

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

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 for improving your proficiency as an educator, preparing you for career advancement and Class A certification.

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

AUM’s online master’s in 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 support and guidance to help you succeed in your coursework, and numerous electives allow you to customize your degree to align with 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)

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.

Follow Our Faculty to the Head of the Class

AUM’s education faculty members bring extensive experience to each online class. Through their one-on-one support and expertise, you can build the proficiency to enhance student achievement and fulfill your goals in teaching, special education, instructional leadership, course technology, and beyond.

Reach Your Potential as an Educator and Leader

AUM prepares you to advance into administration or expand your teaching proficiency — while enabling you to attain Class A certification and a higher salary. In Alabama, new classroom teachers with master’s degrees earn about 15% more than their colleagues with bachelor’s degrees.4

Average Salaries for 5 Roles in Alabama

  • Elementary School Teacher: $53,620 per year5
  • Technology Administrator: $54,746 per year6
  • Instructional Coach: $59,847 per year7
  • Technical Instructional Designer: $65,817 per year8
  • E-Learning Specialist: $83,831 per year9

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  2. Military Friendly®. “Auburn University at Montgomery.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, from https://www.militaryfriendly.com/.
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  4. Alabama State Department of Education. “FY 2024 Foundation Program, State Minimum Salary Schedule, Classroom Teachers.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, 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 January 4, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/.
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  7. Salary.com. “Instructional Coach Salaries in Alabama.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
  8. Salary.com. “Technical Instructional Designer Salary in Mobile, AL.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.
  9. Salary.com. “E-Learning Specialist Salary in Alabama.” Retrieved January 4, 2024, from https://www.salary.com/.