COURSE CURRICULUM

The Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology Education at Auburn University at Montgomery in Montgomery offers a broad range of academic programs designed to prepare educators, instructional leaders, and technology specialists for careers in modern educational environments. The department provides undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs that focus on teaching, curriculum development, instructional technology, and educational leadership. Undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Science degrees in Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Elementary/Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and several Secondary Education concentrations such as English/Language Arts and History/Social Science. These programs prepare students to become qualified teachers in elementary, middle, and secondary school settings.At the graduate level, the department offers multiple advanced degrees including Master of Arts in Education, Master of Education, Education Specialist, and Doctor of Education programs. These programs are available in various specializations such as Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education in subjects like Biology, Mathematics, Social Science, and English/Language Arts, as well as Instructional Technology and Art Education. Several programs are offered in online formats to support working professionals seeking flexible learning opportunities. In addition to degree programs, certificate options such as Online Teaching and Learning and Technology Leadership allow educators to enhance their expertise in digital learning environments and educational technology integration.The department’s curriculum includes a wide range of courses that focus on educational theory, teaching methods, literacy development, curriculum design, and classroom management. Foundational courses such as Introduction to Education, Child and Adolescent Growth and Development, Educational Psychology, and Social Foundations of Education provide students with a strong understanding of how students learn and how teaching practices can support diverse learners. Subject-specific courses include Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics, Methods of Teaching Elementary Science, Methods of Teaching Social Studies, and Teaching Methods for Secondary English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.Another important component of the curriculum focuses on instructional technology and modern digital learning tools. Courses such as Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Digital and Interactive Media, Innovations in E-Learning, Teaching at a Distance, and Artificial Intelligence in Education prepare educators to integrate technology effectively into classrooms and design innovative learning environments.The programs also emphasize hands-on experience through practicum placements, internships, and professional teaching experiences. Courses such as Practicum in Education, Professional Internship, Apprentice Teaching, and Advanced Practicum allow students to apply their knowledge in real classroom settings under the supervision of experienced educators. Graduate students may also complete research seminars, comprehensive examinations, or thesis and dissertation projects that contribute to the advancement of educational research and professional practice. Through these programs and courses, the department prepares educators to support student learning, promote educational innovation, and meet the challenges of teaching in diverse and technology-rich educational environments.