课程与教学系侧重于协作，初级，说其他语言的英语（ESOL）和中学教师的准备，而运动机能系则侧重于运动科学和体育教师的准备。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，社会科学。协作教师–特殊教育K-6或6-12。中学认可（4-8），其
The BA in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language and Culture combines the components of the elementary program of study with additional courses and fieldwork focused on providing services to ESOL students. Upon completion of this program, candidates are eligible for a ALSDE Class B Teaching Certifications in Elementary Education (K-6) but have the educational background to become an ESOL educator after two years of teaching experience and passage of required exams.<br>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. <br><br>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.