Become an inspiring educator and shape the minds of future leaders and citizens with a degree in Education from Alabama State University.
Make a Difference in the Lives of Students and Communities
Are you passionate about education? Do you dream of becoming an agent of change and positively impacting society? The College of Education at Alabama State University offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare you to teach children in grades P–12, lead as a principal or vice principal, become a media specialist or help influence policies in communities and school districts.
Not only will you build a strong foundation in the skills necessary to teach and lead, but you’ll also learn how to become an advocate and ally for students by working to address societal issues such as the education gap and class inequality.
Whether you’re interested in teaching preschool or planning and implementing educational policies or laws, studying Education at ASU will provide you with the tools and experience for a huge variety of meaningful careers throughout the education field. When you choose a degree program in the College of Education, you’ll benefit from:
Hands-on work experience.
Enter the job market with a robust resume and meaningful stories thanks to our emphasis on internships, field experience in the classroom and preparation for the edTPA certification exam.
Support from experienced faculty.
With small class sizes, you’ll receive the attention and support you need from distinguished faculty members who are committed to student-centered learning and mentorship.
Accreditation and recognition.
When you graduate with a degree from the College of Education, you earn a nationally renowned degree that’s been accredited by both the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Academic Departments in the College of Education at ASU
There are few individuals more important in a child’s life than their teachers. If you aspire to become a world-class educator and create lifelong learners, our Curriculum and Instruction degree programs have what you need to succeed in the classroom.
What better way to complement a strong mind than with a strong and healthy body? With a degree from the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, you can empower your students and instill healthy habits they’ll carry forever.
Become the backbone of the educational world. Whether you want a career as a library media specialist or a lawmaker, you’ll find the program for you in the Department of Instructional Support Programs.
College of Education Dean’s Welcome
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the College of Education at Alabama State University (ASU). We are dedicated to helping our candidates become effective decision-makers. We infuse our candidates with the necessary knowledge, skills and dispositions to serve as change agents, lifelong learners and reflective practitioners.
We are capable of meeting all of your educational needs to ensure that you are fully knowledgeable, equipped and prepared to be fierce, competitive professionals anywhere within the educational continuum. If you have not been to visit the College of Education at ASU, we invite you to be wowed. Opportunity is here and the time is now. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to inextricably change your life for the better.
Dr. Nicole Yvette Strange-MartinDean, College of Education
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The College of Education at Alabama State University aims to help Education degree students become impactful teachers, leaders and policy makers who promote equity and social justice in everything they do. Connect with us to learn more about how ASU can help you achieve your dreams of educating future generations of leaders and thinkers.