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Bachelor's Degree
AVIATION SCIENCE
Oklahoma State University-Tulsa
Course
CTE Lab in Education and Training
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Education and Training clusterConduct investigative research on a selected topic related to education and training using approved research methodologyDemonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in education and trainingApply leadership and professional career skills needed in education and training careers
Course
Career Pathway Project in Education and Training
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderCreate a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a process
Course
Careers in Education
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare and contrast the requirements, roles, and responsibilities of classroom teachers in various fieldsExplore and report on the requirements, roles, and responsibilities of various certified personnelResearch and describe types of school environmentsDescribe leadership opportunities in which teachers may be involved outside the classroomExplore and report on the requirements, roles, and responsibilities of careers serving special populationsExplore and report on the job requirements, roles, and responsibilities of administrators at various levels of education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Certificate in Content Area Instruction
American College of Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
American College of Education
Post-Master's Certificate
Certificate of Advanced Graudate Study
American College of Education
Course
Communication for Leaders
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizingDemonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversityExplore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirementsAdvocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of informationParticipate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leaderExplain the purposes of communication in various contexts
Master's Degree
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
University of Colorado Denver
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Divergent Learning
Columbia College (SC)
Master's Degree
Divergent Learning
Columbia College (SC)
Education Specialist Degree
Early Childhood Education — EdS
Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree
Early Childhood Education — MEd/MS
Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree
Early Childhood Education — PhD
Auburn University
AL
Course
Education and Training Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Create classroom expectations and procedures, based on observations, for the beginning and ending of the school yearDevelop a collaborative relationship with a cooperating professionalProvide small group or individual instructionDesign and teach developmentally appropriate units of instructionCreate a classroom management plan which incorporates a variety of procedures, based on observationsResearch and report on the impact of the learning environment on all learners
Bachelor's Degree
Educational Studies
Athens State University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Elementary Mathematics Coaching
Athens State University
AL
Course
Foundations in Education
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Research and report on historical events and current trends in education within the United StatesExplore and deliberate current issues in education within the United StatesAnalyze the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics to obtain personal and professional guidanceIdentify and interpret teacher observation and evaluation tools currently established by the State of Alabama or LEAsCompare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of teachers, administratorsCreate age-appropriate learning activities that actively engage students in the learning process
Post-Master's Certificate
Graduate Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages
University of South Alabama
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
Athens State University
AL
Bachelor's Degree
Health and Physical Education
University of West Alabama
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Human Performance Improvement (HPI)
University of South Alabama
AL
Master's Degree
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
University of South Alabama
AL
Doctoral Research
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
University of South Alabama
AL
Education Specialist Degree
INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST
University of South Alabama
AL
Certification
ISTE Educator Certification Program
International Society for Technology in Education
Demonstrate mastery of the ISTE Standards for Educators to guide intentional, pedagogically grounded technology integrationApply evidence-based instructional practices to transform learning experiences across grade levels and learner typesIntegrate technology meaningfully to support engaging, inclusive, and innovative learning environmentsSupport colleagues in effectively integrating technology by leveraging expertise in the ISTE Educator StandardsLead educational technology practices with a focus on pedagogy, not tools or devices, across instructional contexts
Short-Term Certificate
Instructional Design
Athens State University
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Instructional Design and Development (IDD)
University of South Alabama
AL
Master's Degree
M.Ed in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
American College of Education
Master's Degree
M.Ed. in Advanced Studies
American College of Education
Master's Degree
M.S.Ed. in Educational Technology for Learning
Indiana University-Indianapolis
Master's Degree
Mathematics Education Leadership: Mathematics Specialist (K-5)
Jacksonville State University
AL
Course
Methods in Education
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Compare and contrast current trends in teaching strategiesCompare and contrast current trends in teaching methodsDemonstrate strategies and methods for meaningful student engagement and discourse that produce higher-order questioningDemonstrate the use of instructional technology to support student learningDescribe research, concepts, and teaching tools used in literacy and numeracy instructionIdentify best practices in literacy and numeracy instruction, utilizing professional terminology
Certification
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)
Microsoft
$127 cost
Facilitate student collaboration using technology in educator practiceFacilitate skilled communication to support effective learning experiencesFacilitate student self-regulation in technology‑enhanced environmentsFacilitate real‑world problem solving and innovation through technology‑supported learning tasksFacilitate student use of ICT and use ICT to be an effective educator within global educator technology literacy standards
Post-Master's Certificate
Online & Mobile Learning
Anderson University (SC)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Online Educator/Online Teaching
Anderson University (SC)
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Online Teaching
University of West Alabama
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Early Childhood Bilingual/ESL
Erikson Institute
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Post-Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
Course
Practices in Education
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify community partners and resources that positively impact student learning on the local levelInterpret teaching standards currently outlined by the State of Alabama for professional guidanceResearch professional organizations for educators and describe their benefits to teachers and studentsDemonstrate techniques used to create a positive learning environment and classroom culture to enhance student learningSelect differentiated strategies to meet individual students’ assessed needsDescribe major provisions of current state and federal education initiatives
Bachelor's Degree
Pre-Education
University of Colorado Denver
Course
Preschool CDA® II Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe milestones of physical development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolersClassify activities that promote physical development by appropriate age levelDevelop a lesson plan that incorporates both gross and fine motor skill activities as part of the learning processSummarize the work of prominent developmental theoristsDescribe birth-to-age-five cognitive milestones in terms of major developmental theoriesCreate a five-day lesson plan that incorporates developmental theory and goals for cognitive development
Course
Preschool CDA® III Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Determine and describe ways in which teachers can show appreciation for each childDevelop methods to encourage children’s exploration of identityDemonstrate developmentally appropriate positive guidance techniques to childrenIdentify strategies that promote social and emotional growth and learningCreate learning experiences that incorporate social and emotional learningFormulate strategies to address specific situations affecting a child’s social and emotional development
Course
Preschool CDA® IV Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify and describe strategies for establishing positive, responsive relationships with children’s familiesDevelop and implement a multifaceted communication plan designed to meet the needs of diverse family structuresGenerate a toolkit for families that includes information on local and state social services, health, and educational reCompare instruments utilized for the observation, evaluationSummarize regulatory requirements and program policies for the preschool settingCritique lesson plans and curricula designed for the preschool setting
Course
Preschool CDA®I Internship
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Summarize safety practices observed in the preschool internship settingDevelop a lesson plan to teach safety concepts to preschoolersGenerate a plan for maintaining a safe classroom and enforcing safety rules and standards. 52 Preschool CDA® I InternshiObserve and document practices for maintaining a healthy classroom environmentDesign a five-day menu based on USDA guidelines for preschoolers’ nutritional needsIdentify forms commonly used in the preschool setting to document illness, injuries, and specific health needs
Doctoral Research
RURAL EDUCATION
University of West Alabama
AL
Master's Degree
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Education
University of Colorado Denver
Master's Degree
Trauma Informed Education
Columbia College (SC)
Diploma
Vocational English Language Program
Estelle Medical Academy