阿拉巴马大学

The program requires that students continuously work in schools with children. Reading, critical thinking, and problem solving are major strands of the program. Emphasis is also placed on behavior management and special education instructional interventions.

Multiple Abilities Program (MAP)

The Multiple Abilities Program (MAP) is an integrated program leading to certification in four areas: collaborative teacher (K-6), elementary education (K-6), early childhood (P-3), and early childhood special education (P-3). This program is open to a cohort of 25 full-time students who are selected to complete the 78-semester-hour course sequence over four consecutive semesters and one summer term. Students may be considered for participation only if, by the end of the summer term prior to MAP coursework, they have completed the College of Education’s general studies program, excluding CAT 200 Computer Education Application and CAT 250 Computer Educ Curriculum Level, but including MUE 107 Basic Skills In Music.

The student is responsible for maintaining a minimum 2.75 GPA for UA coursework, cumulative coursework including transfer work, and MAP coursework.

The following are required to be eligible to continue in the program after the first semester:

• A grade of at least a C in all MAP coursework.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing coherent, logical, and carefully edited prose.
• A score of 90 percent on the math competency test by the end of the semester.
• Two of the written assignments that have the W designation (see list below) will be assessed for writing competence and returned by midterm in order to give feedback about writing competence. One other written assignment, completed late in the first semester, will also have a W designation. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in MAP 301 Professionalism. All MAP written assignments will require coherent, logical, and carefully edited prose.

Career Opportunities:

Our graduates accept positions as elementary and early childhood teachers and elementary and early childhood special education teachers.