College of Education
The College of Education (COE) offers 7 undergraduate teacher certification programs in addition to several secondary certification options. It has long had a proud tradition of serving as one of Alabama’s leading teacher education colleges.
Athens State’s mission, preparing teacher candidates to become reflective practitioners who are knowledgeable and collaborative professionals, ensures that we maintain focus on the importance of providing quality programs that meet the educational needs of ever-changing student populations. In accordance with our mission, continual assessment-based improvements are being made. Our goal is to provide rigorous yet flexible programs for students that encourage wider skillsets with multiple credentials.
Federal Regulations 34 CFR §668.72(c)2 and 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v) require Athens State to provide public disclosures on educational programs designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation. To review specific program and state information, go to Professional Licensure Directory.
Departments of the College of Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Teacher Education Services
Collaborative Studies
Secondary Studies
Professional Studies in Education
Recent News
Congressman Dale Strong has secured a $1 million federal funding award through the FY2026 appropriations process to support the renovation and expansion of Carter Hall at Athens State University. The […]
At a time when students, families, and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Athens State University offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 […]
Athens State University and Jefferson State Community College (JSCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish new articulation agreements designed to provide seamless transfer pathways for JSCC students pursuing […]
Athens State University has been awarded a $20,000 Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) Program Improvement Grant from the Alabama State Department of Education to support efforts to strengthen literacy education in […]
Athens State University has been included in Research.com’s 2027 Best Online Bachelor’s in Business Degree Programs Ranking in Alabama. The statewide ranking includes Athens State among Alabama institutions offering online […]
The Athens State University Foundation and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Steering Committee are pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series line-up. This […]
Zirl (Bubba) Hopkins from Spavinaw, Oklahoma was named the 2026 “Tennessee Valley Fiddle Champion” at the 59th annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention held at Athens State University on […]
The Athens State University Foundation, in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, will host a CD release party celebrating A Century of Strings, Stories, & Songs, a […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) invites you to view the 2026 Emerging Artists Exhibition, featuring Calhoun Community College and Athens State University students who take classes at the […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a new undergraduate microcredential in AI-Enhanced Experiential Learning that will begin in Spring 2027. […]