UAH的师范教育计划已根据国家师范教育和认证州长协会（NASDTEC）的标准，获得了全国师范教育认证委员会（NCATE）的认可和阿拉巴马州教育委员会的批准。颁发适当的专业证书以在公立学校任职。阿拉巴马州提供五个级别的教师认证计划，即P-3，K-6、4-8、6-12和P-12。教育学院在教师资格证书的五个等级中均提供选项。幼儿教育/幼儿特殊教育（PreK-3 /出生至8岁）。基础教育（K-6）。中学/中学教育（6-12），主修生物学，化学，英语艺术，外语（德语，法语，西班牙语），通识科学，历史，数学，物理学
The BS in Secondary Education prepares candidates as professional educators to teach students in grades 6-12. Candidates combine professional education courses with upper-level coursework within a specific content area. The program is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and leads to a Class B teaching certificate within the content field.The Department of Curriculum and Instruction collaborates with the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences, the College of Science, and local schools to offer undergraduate teacher preparation programs that combine a broad liberal education base and professional studies that are content-rich with diverse field experiences integrated into all coursework. Several options for graduate certification are also offered. The Master of Education program is available for teachers already certified at the baccalaureate level and seeking advanced-level certification. A Master of Arts in Teaching program is also available for individuals seeking initial certification. Students may also opt to pursue a graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders.