Starting in Fall 2026, Troy University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences will expand access to teacher preparation programs by offering several undergraduate education degrees fully online.
The following undergraduate education programs will be offered online for the first time in 2026/Term 1:
- BSEd Collaborative/Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-12)
- BSEd Collaborative/Special Education Teacher (Grades K-6)
- BSEd Early Childhood Education (Grades P-3)
- BSEd Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
- BSEd Secondary – English Language Arts Education (Grades 6-12)
- BSEd Secondary – History Education (Grades 6-12)
- BSEd Secondary – Social Science Education (Grades 6-12)
The expansion is designed to increase accessibility and meet the growing demand for online degree opportunities. The fully online option will be especially important for non-traditional students who are unable to attend in-person classes for various reasons.
All coursework for the programs will be available asynchronously online. However, students enrolled in the online option will still be required to complete in-person field experience requirements and an internship, as mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education. All programs lead to an Alabama teaching license.
The online programs will maintain the same academic rigor and standards as Troy’s in-person offerings. Troy’s Teacher Education Program will continue to focus on advising and faculty support, a practical and applicable curriculum, preparation and practice in delivering instruction, and the holistic aspects of teacher education.
“We would not offer these programs online if we could not maintain the standards and integrity associated with TROY’s Teacher Education Program,” said by Dr. Joe Johnson. “TROY’s history started as a teachers’ college, and we take very seriously our role in maintaining the outstanding reputation of our programs, either in-person or online.”
Faculty members across the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences are working collaboratively to ensure the success of the new online offerings. University representatives also expressed appreciation for the instructional designers and Troy Online leadership and staff supporting the initiative.
For more information regarding these expanded programs, contact the Department of Teacher Education via email dte@troy.edu.
