This program includes: Block courses in early childhood education, literacy development, and conceptual knowledge in math, science and social studies. A unique model of instruction that includes specialized workshops, a true community of learners, and personalized advisement/supervision Specialty courses in teaching diverse learners, 21st century teaching, classroom management, and reading diagnosis Coursework and clinical experiences that include co-teaching, urban-suburban-rural settings, and a variety of early childhood/elementary placements: Birth-3, 3-5, 5-8, PK-K-6th Grades Professional development for two Alabama Education initiatives: the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) and the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI)

Admissions Requirements • Application form and Application Fee $35.00. • High school GPA of 2.0/4.0 (US grading scale). • Copy of Passport. • Copy of financial document (financial statement and letter) stating a balance of at least $30,500. • If credentials are in a language other than English they must be translated by the institution itself or approved translation services. • At least one standardized test score such as ACT/SAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS/iTEP/PTE. • Proof of English Proficiency. (In addition to TOEFL/IELTS/iTEP/PTE, the ACT/SAT can satisfy proof of english proficiency requirement).