About the Undergraduate P-12 Certification Programs
TROY's P-12 Certification Program is an interdisciplinary program that offers you
the opportunity to obtain teaching certification for pre-kindergarten through twelfth
grade while also specializing your degree in the disciplines of Art, Music Choral,
Music Instrumental, Theatre and Physical Education. Teachers impact the lives of
children through creative disciplines and help them experience joy during their education
experiences. At TROY we pride ourselves in educating students who will create a better
future for all students.
P-12 Education Curriculum
While courses may vary from year to year, the curriculum for the P-12 education
degree typically includes:
Upon graduation, you will be able to teach in either an Elementary or Secondary
Education setting. Graduates also have the opportunity to further their studies in
the graduate program.
Faculty Profiles
Dr. Shannon Dadd
Dr. Dadd is the Secondary P-12 Coordinator in the College of Education.
TROY's P-12 Certification Program offers you the opportunity to obtain your teaching
certificate for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade while also specializing your
degree in the following disciplines:
Physical Education
If you are passionate about teaching others the skills necessary to participate in
health enhancing sport and physical activity for life, the Bachelor of Science in
physical education at TROY is for you. This program prepares preschool - 12th grade
teachers to impact students in team, individual and lifetime sport skills in order
to enhance their quality of life beyond their school years. At Troy University, our
physical education program is based on three beliefs. First, teach students the proper
skills necessary to participate in a variety of sport, individual and lifetime activities.
Second, provide opportunities for the student to learn and participate in a wide variety
of physical activities. Finally, by doing so, the student will find success in something
they enjoy and will continue to do throughout life in order to achieve a healthy and
active lifestyle.
Physical education and health education double major
Many of our graduates in health and physical education choose to double major. The
availability of both majors and the opportunity for students to opt for a double major
sets Troy University apart from other programs. An additional semester of 18 credit
hours can provide the graduate with two degrees and prepare them for dual certification
in physical education and health education, making them more marketable.
Why choose TROY?
It is our mission to offer programs that enhance the lives of our students by making
them marketable for meaningful employment by:
Applying theoretical models by implementing practical experiences
Involvement in interdisciplinary collaboration
Preparation to participate in professional, social, and technological change
Providing exemplary leadership through teaching in the classroom and in the field
Demonstrating effectiveness in teaching and internship opportunities.
Our program focuses on developing skills in leadership, teaching and public speaking
while using the educational conceptual framework of information, innovation and reflection
with all students. This framework focuses on the preparation for teaching in the classroom,
opportunities for the students to gain hands-on experience teaching using their creativity
and expert assessment after teaching opportunities for reflection and improvement
on the student’s behalf. Within the last five years, our graduates have seen a 97%
job placement rate. This program continues to produce professionals who are highly
sought after by administrators around the state of Alabama.
Career opportunities in physical education
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected rate of growth for jobs
in this field from 2018 to 2028 is 3 percent for elementary school-level teachers
and 4 percent for secondary school teachers. The median annual salary for a primary
school teacher is $57,980 and $60,320 for secondary school teachers.
Most students interested in physical education will strive to become primary or secondary
school teachers, sporting coaches or will pursue graduate school to obtain a degree
in educational administration, sport administration or an allied health field.
The only theatre education program in the state of Alabama - our teaching artists
are shaping the future.
If bright lights, stunning scenes, responsive audiences and dynamic acting are things
you love, theatre holds a special place in your heart. If you dream of sharing the
thrill of opening night with new generations of theatre lovers, a theatre education
(Grades P-12) undergraduate degree from Troy University can help provide you with
unique opportunities to be center stage in your own classroom.
Preparing "teaching artists"
The University is designed to prepare "teaching artists" to shape the future of theatre.
Students hone their skills in all areas of theatre—performance, production, design,
management, technology, directing—and gain hands-on, practical experience with students
of all ages through theatre education classes, courses in the College of Education,
and TROY's annual Summer Spotlight series. Students also have the opportunity to be
involved with theatrical productions within the Department of Theatre and Dance by
being assigned to casts or crews in all aspects of theatre.
While much of your work will take place within the College of Communication and Fine
Arts' Department of Theatre and Dance, your time spent within the College of Education
will prepare you to impart your knowledge of theatre to your future students. Courses
within TROY's theatre education program are taught by highly skilled and knowledgeable
faculty focused on audition and portfolio techniques and fundamentals of scenery,
lighting, costumes, makeup, script analysis and acting.
Experience earned
One of the most important skills you will gain through your classes is how to develop
an educational theatre program, with a focus on administration. With courses such
as classroom management and curriculum and instructional delivery, you will be taught
the skills needed to step into a classroom of your own with professional teaching
skills. Before graduating with a degree from TROY in theatre education, you will participate
in an internship in order to gave hands-on experience and prepare you for your future
career.
Does music move you? Is singing your passion? Do you want to help students develop
that same love? With a bachelor’s degree in music education with a concentration in
choral music from Troy University, you can cultivate and inspire a love of music in
students from elementary to high school.
Combined experience
TROY’s music education choral degree gives you the unique experience to be a part
of both the College of Education and the John M. Long School of Music found within
the University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts. The training you receive
from both colleges will serve to prepare you to earn your music teacher certification
within the state of Alabama.
As a music education major focusing on choral music, your courses will be taught by
talented and passionate musicians who are dedicated to helping you become knowledgeable
in areas such as diction for singers, vocal pedagogy, wind and percussion methods,
class strings, private piano and voice and choral techniques. You will also have the
opportunity to be a part of TROY’s Collegiate Singers—a group designed to provide
a quality performing experience for students utilizing excellent repertoire from a
wide variety of historical and cultural styles. This will teach you vocal technique,
music reading and ensemble performance techniques.
Within the College of Education, you’ll receive training from experienced, top-notch
teaching professionals who are passionate about equipping you with the tools needed
to lead a classroom of your own. Your time spent within TROY’s College of Education
will help prepare you to impart your musical knowledge to your future students. You’ll
also be introduced to the professional teaching skills and practices you’ll need in
order to earn your music teacher certification in the state of Alabama.
Real-world experience
As a part of TROY’s continued legacy of excellence, you will be given the opportunity
to be a part of a professional internship program, which will be completed before
graduation. This is the culminating clinical field-based experience you will need
to seek certification in a teaching field. It will provide you with the opportunity
to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from
a classroom teacher and Troy University supervisor for a period of one full semester.
Do you have a passion for musical instruments of all shapes and sizes and a desire
to help students academically pursue their love of music? TROY’s bachelor’s degree
in music education with a concentration in instrumental training can help you mentor
and teach students as they develop their talents. From pre-school to 12th grade, your
degree from TROY will help prepare you to inspire and equip new generations of musicians
as they practice and perform in their schools’ bands and ensembles.
Combined experience
TROY’s music education instrumental degree gives you the unique experience to be a
part of both the College of Education and the John M. Long School of Music found within
the University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts. As a music education major
focusing on instrumental music, your courses will be taught by talented and passionate
musicians who are dedicated to helping their students become knowledgeable in the
areas of brass, woodwind, percussion and string instruments as well as vocal training.
As you work your way through the program, you will have the opportunity to try out
for and perform with TROY’s award-winning and nationally acclaimed Sound of the South
Marching Band. You can also try out for and perform within TROY’s symphony band, concert
band, jazz ensemble and basketball pep band along with various other smaller ensembles.
Prepare for success
Within the College of Education, you’ll receive training from experienced, top-notch
teaching professionals who are passionate about equipping students with the tools
needed to lead a classroom of their own. Your time spent within the College of Education
at Troy University will prepare you to impart your knowledge of instrumental music
to your future students. You’ll also be provided with the professional teaching skills
you need to step into a classroom of your own.
Real-world experience
As a part of TROY’s continued legacy of excellence, you will be given the opportunity
to be a part of a professional internship program, which will be completed before
graduation. This is the culminating clinical field-based experience you will need
to seek certification in a teaching field. It will provide you with the opportunity
to conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from
a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester.
P-12 Visual Arts allows students to experience a wide range of art from printmaking,
ceramics, sculpture, and painting. Majors are able to refine their personal skills
while also learning how to teach those skills to a variety of students.
TROY among best in U.S. in preparing future teachers in the science of reading
Troy University’s undergraduate program in Elementary Education has been recognized
by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its rigorous preparation of
future teachers in how to teach reading...
