College of Education
Degree Programs
Teaching is one of the most important jobs anyone can have. Learning to be the best teacher you can be is vital. Teaching requires knowledge, structure, creativity, innovation, skill, and the unique perspective each individual teacher possesses.  To be the best, you must have a passion for leading others to become their best.  Faulkner University’s College of Education is designed to prepare its students to be highly qualified and dedicated practitioners.
Undergraduate Programs
UNDERGRADUATE
B.S. in Elementary Education
The primary purpose of the elementary education major is to provide a candidate with sufficient knowledge in areas of study that are considered important in teaching children. Graduates who complete the prescribed program as mentioned above are qualified to receive the Alabama Class B Teaching Certificate. Candidates take fifty-eight (58) semester hours in the University’s core curriculum, twenty-seven (27) semester hours of professional education studies, and thirty-six (36) hours in the early childhood major field areas. In the professional and teaching field courses, there are many opportunities to work with children in diverse placements in schools in the tri-county area.
Bachelor of Music Education (BME) - Choral Track
A degree in music education will prepare the student with knowledge in the core areas of music including music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, and performance skills. Additionally, this degree includes the educational requirements for the state of Alabama Class B Professional Educator Certificate (additional requirements apply). This degree is designed especially for those who are interested in teaching elementary/general, middle school, or high school music (grades PreK-12). As with all degrees at Faulkner University, this degree is taught from a Christian worldview. This prepares educators to teach and guide using biblical principles, while also understanding and appreciating the freedom and diversity integral to public education.
Bachelor of Music Education (BME) - Instrumental Track
A degree in music education will prepare the student with knowledge in the core areas of music including music theory, sight-singing and ear-training, music history, conducting, and performance skills. Additionally, this degree includes the educational requirements for the state of Alabama Class B Professional Educator Certificate (additional requirements apply). This degree is designed especially for those who are interested in teaching elementary/general, middle school, or high school music (grades PreK-12). As with all degrees at Faulkner University, this degree is taught from a Christian worldview. This prepares educators to teach and guide using biblical principles, while also understanding and appreciating the freedom and diversity integral to public education.
B.A. in English Language Arts Secondary Education
The B.A. in English Language Arts Secondary Education prepares students to teach English in grades 6–12 by combining in‑depth study of language and literature with the professional coursework required for Alabama Class B teaching certification. Grounded in a Christian worldview, the program equips future educators to teach effectively and ethically while appreciating the diversity and freedoms present in public education settings.
B.S. in Social Science Secondary Education
The B.S. in Social Science Secondary Education prepares students to teach history, government, economics, and related social sciences (grades 6–12) through comprehensive study of human systems, psychology, political science, history, economics, and geography. The program also includes the coursework required for Alabama Class B teaching certification and is taught from a Christian worldview, equipping educators to teach effectively while appreciating the diversity of public education settings.
Graduate Programs
UNDERGRADUATE
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction is an online graduate program designed to help educators develop advanced competencies in instructional strategies, student development, diversity, classroom management, assessment, and professional collaboration. While the program provides a graduate degree rather than Alabama teacher certification, it equips candidates to enhance their instructional practice and, with an appropriate concentration area, pursue eligibility for advanced pay through the Alabama State Department of Education.
Master of Education in Elementary Education - Traditional Class A
Faulkner University offers an online Master of Education in Elementary Education that makes it easy to earn a master’s degree without attending in-person classes. A private, Christian institution located in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University provides the training required to explore new opportunities and achieve excellent results in the classroom.
Master of Education in Elementary Education - Alternative A
Faulkner University offers an online Master of Education in Elementary Education that makes it easy to earn a master’s degree without attending in-person classes. A private, Christian institution located in Montgomery, Alabama, Faulkner University provides the training required to explore new opportunities and achieve excellent results in the classroom.
Master of Education in School Counseling
The Master of Education in School Counseling is an online graduate program that prepares students to become effective K–12 professional school counselors grounded in ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and Christian values. Through rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and alignment with Alabama Department of Education standards and ASCA best practices, the program equips graduates to design and implement data‑driven counseling programs that support students’ academic, personal/social, and career development.
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is an online graduate program designed to equip future professional counselors with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation needed to serve diverse populations with competence and compassion. Through rigorous coursework, clinical training, and a curriculum grounded in Christian values, the program prepares students for licensure pathways and careers across a wide range of counseling settings, emphasizing therapeutic skill‑building, cultural sensitivity, and the integration of faith in practice.
Master of Education in Secondary Education - English Alternative A
Our Master of Education in Secondary Education - English Alternative A is a fully online graduate program designed for individuals seeking initial teacher certification in Alabama. This program is ideal for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in English or a related field and want to transition into teaching at the middle or high school level.
Master of Education in Secondary Education - Social Science Alternative A
This flexible, fully online program combines advanced coursework in education theory with specialized social science content, helping graduates to inspire students and make a lasting impact in the classroom.
Provisional Certificate in a Teaching Field
The ONLINE Provisional Certificate in a Teaching Field at Faulkner University is for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher and wish to be certified to teach in Alabama. Please note that you must be hired by a school system to pursue the PCTF.