Professional Educators Master's

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UM’s PEM Program integrates research and current trends into the practical aspects of teaching with alignment to National Board Standards that help enrich the pursuit of National Board
Certification.

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Fully Online Program

The ONLINE Professional Educator Master’s is for those who have earned a Class B certification in one of the following areas: art, biology, elementary education, English/language arts, family and consumer science (FCS), general science, history, mathematics or social science. UM’s PEM Program integrates research and current trends into the practical aspects of teaching with alignment to National Board Standards that help enrich the pursuit of National Board Certification. The Professional Educator Master’s program leads to advanced (Class A) professional educator certification.

Montevallo educators' partnership

Candidates employed by eligible school systems can receive a scholarship of up to $110 per credit hour toward tuition for all program coursework.

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.75 GPA) or graduate degree (minimum 3.0 GPA) from a regionally accredited college/ university.
Alabama Class B professional educator’s certificate in the same teaching field(s) in which Class A certification is sought.
Two letters of recommendation.

what can I do with this degree?

The Professional Educator Master’s program leads to advanced (Class A) professional educator certification.

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