Education Degree

The education program at University of Montevallo prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer education degrees.

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University of Montevallo

5735 College Parkway Drive, Mobile, AL

UM provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Montevallo, AL and publically funded. UM has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to UM earn an SAT score within the range of 945 - 1235, or an ACT score between 20 - 26. This school has an acceptance rate of 76 percent of which only 50 percent chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UM are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $9,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $3,600 for the year. Students attending UM may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Montevallo is the "Falcons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students should take a look at the school's montevallo.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Montevallo offers a post-masters certificate program in education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).