Career Colleges » Alabama » Education and Teaching
Looking for accredited career colleges, technical schools, and universities in Alabama offering Education and Teaching degrees.
Learning how to teach: teacher training, k12, leadership, secondary education training, curriculum development and more.
While Alabama has made great strides to embrace the new, it is also one of the last remaining bastions of southern hospitality and charm. Everything from classes to sports is deeply steeped in tradition and history. Imagine pursuing a biomedical engineering degree at an Alabama public college against the backdrop of Civil War battlefields or long-retired textile mills. And this is to say nothing of the delicious cuisine to be sampled throughout the state. Most colleges are notorious for their stale tasteless food. Not so in Alabama. Cajun, seafood, and soul food are but a small sampling of what one can expect within Alabama's cafeterias.Your degree in education or teaching can open doors to careers in kindergarten through high school (K-12), curriculum coordination, educational leadership or specialty fields, including pre-kindergarten, child development and special education.
Most states require a bachelor's degree and supervised classroom experience to get started in the field. Check with your state's department of teacher licensing for specific requirements on what it takes to oversee your own classroom. Teachers and administrators are usually required to complete coursework and certifications throughout their careers.
The BLS reports the following median annual salaries for K-12 teachers in May 2010: