School Details
Auburn University is a comprehensive public institution serving higher education to a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students. Access excellence anywhere through Auburn University at Montgomery online.
Master’s and certification in sciences, liberal arts, education and healthcare are available to the self disciplined adult learner. Known for developing dynamic and applied academic and research programs, AUM classes are offered 100% online as well as in hybrid fashion.
Student online resources:
- Accelerated programs available
- Online academic support
- Online readiness assessment addresses whether or not students should learn online
- Center for Disability Services
Accreditation & Licensing
Auburn University at Montgomery is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Enroll in this online writing degree and enhance professional opportunities. This program shows academic achievement and improves the look of your resume.
Designed for P-12 teachers, current and aspiring instructional leaders, media specialists, superintendents, and other educators, these online higher education degrees will prepare educators for the future of education. Learn to improve technology integration in learning using a technology leadership foundation.
Courses will likely include:
- Trends, Issues & Ethics in Technology
- Coordinating Technology Use
- The Role of the Instructional Leader in Technology
The online Master of Liberal Arts offered by Auburn University-Montgomery is an interdisciplinary, advanced degree. Offered entirely through distance learning, students will enhance their knowledge across subjects such as philosophy, sociology, Spanish and English. Theatre and the visual arts are also studied, but the ensuing thesis in the program can be chosen in any discipline. The ability to choose a thesis in a subject relative to students’ interests enables them to gain the knowledge needed for their specific career aspirations.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Auburn University at Montgomery offers a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. This online criminal justice master's program provides the knowledge and skills you need to make a difference in the justice system.
This program offers small class sizes, allowing you to have personalized instruction and close collaboration with experts and peers. The flexibility of this program allows working adults to pursue careers while achieving their education goals.
The curriculum offers a detailed analysis of the criminal justice system. You will build a foundation of knowledge that provides an ethical framework to law enforcement, security, and corrections. Coursework includes criminal justice writing, law enforcement administration, a survey of crime theories, and community correctional administration.
The Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program prepares you to restore security when there’s an emergency and restore order when there is panic. This online master’s in homeland security prepares you for a career in the military, law enforcement, IT, emergency management, and more.
The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed to respond efficiently and confidently and to anticipate threats to public safety and security. You will learn how to respond to emergencies including natural disasters, extreme weather, and acts of terror.
Graduates go on to some of the following careers:
- Data analyst
- Counterintelligence specialist
- County emergency manager
Education
If you love children and want to cater to their particular needs, the Educational Specialist in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University at Montgomery might be for you. This online early childhood education degree is designed for those with a master’s degree that want to pursue their passions with advanced coursework. The coursework focuses on the developmental processes of young children.
Graduates go on to become:
- Classroom teachers
- Daycare teachers or directors
- Educational publishing consultants
Advance your understanding, and therefore your career, with this online elementary education degree. This program is designed for students who have M.Ed. degrees/Class A Certifications in elementary education and want to increase their understanding of pedagogical theory.
Coursework builds on the fundamentals of elementary topic instruction, such as:
- Social Studies
- Reading
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
At the end of the program, you will be even more prepared to work with elementary-aged students. Graduates are ready to pursue Class AA Certification.
Because all educational institutions are solidly in the digital age, they have a persistent need for professionals who can keep up with evolving trends, implement new technologies, and synthesize digital tools for classrooms. The Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology, an online instructional design degree, quickly provides you with the building blocks to enter or advance in this dynamic, challenging, and rewarding field. It is appropriate for those both inside and outside the P-12 environment who want to learn how technology can enhance student success inside the classroom.
The program covers adult learning theories, e-learning teaching, curriculum technology, and more. With this degree, you not only acquire practical knowledge and skills that help students, employees, and customers, but also a career-boosting credential.
Auburn University at Montgomery offers an Educational Specialist in Physical Education program. The online physical education degree is for educators who seek a career teaching physical education in PreK-12 settings.
The coursework covers physical education methods at both an elementary and advanced level, nutrition, psychology of coaching, advanced motor development, and others. The curriculum prepares you to meet the needs of diverse populations physically, culturally, and academically.
Graduates continue to enter the emerging fields of:
- Human performance
- Pre-physical therapy
- Corporate fitness
Auburn University at Montgomery offers the Educational Specialist in Special Education, Collaborative 6-12. This online special education degree has a focus on middle and high school-aged students with special education needs.
The program marries research-backed learning strategies with practical, hands-on experience. You will learn how to employ evidential teaching strategies that focus on the needs of the student. Coursework covers topics including current issues and trends in special education, technologies for the inclusion of students with exceptionalities, and policies and practices in special education.
Career options upon graduating include:
- Homebound instructor
- Special education supervisor
- Parent program consultant
Auburn University at Montgomery offers an Educational Specialist in Special Education, Collaborative K-6. This online special education program has a focus on elementary-aged students who have special needs.
The curriculum covers research, policies and practices, and a practicum for students to gain a well-rounded education. Coursework covers subjects including critical issues in special education, special education practices, and inclusive technologies.
Career options upon graduating include:
- Preschool teacher
- Special education lobbyist
- Daycare provider in a facility or home
Enroll in online instructional design programs and enhance professional opportunities. This program shows academic achievement and improves the look of your resume.
Targeting P-12 teachers and instructional leaders, this instructional design degree online program prepares students for the future of education. Learn to develop online programs and pursue leadership opportunities in distance learning. Courses cover such topics as:
- Digital & Interactive Media Design in Education
- Principles of Teaching at a Distance
- Instructional Design
Learn to utilize a variety of distance learning opportunities, improve online communications and interactions, and evaluate and manage online programs.
Auburn University at Montgomery offers an online Graduate Certificate in Technology Leadership for PreK-12 educators, institutional administrators, media specialists, and others who want to bring cutting-edge e-learning into their institutions. If you are passionate about advancing your technology skills, as well as the technical skills of your colleagues, this graduate certificate might be for you.
Coursework covers such diverse subjects as e-learning innovations, instructional design, and distance learning principles, to name a few.
Auburn University at Montgomery offers an online M.Ed in Early Childhood Education. If you are serious about your career in teaching and caring for young children, this program might be a good fit.
The curriculum focuses on the needs, accommodations, and considerations of young learners. Through this focused instruction, you will come to deeply understand the developmental processes of this age group. Graduates are equipped to serve as classroom teachers, daycare directors, or educational publishing consultants.
Auburn University at Montgomery offers a Master of Education in Elementary Education. This online elementary education degree is designed for teachers who are certified to teach in elementary education and wish to broaden their pedagogical skills.
Coursework covers a general range of elementary social studies, reading, math, language arts, and science. At the end of the program, you will have the expertise needed to create and celebrate student success. Completion of this degree can lead to Class A Certification.
Auburn University at Montgomery offers a Master of Education in Instructional Technology. This online master’s in instructional design is designed for educators who want to bring assistive technology to bear in their classrooms, organizations, and institutions.
Coursework covers topics including the principles of distance learning, current and emerging technologies, information resource management, and instructional design. At the end of the program, students complete a practicum to put their classwork into practice.
Graduates will be able to:
- Understand and articulate to others how technology’s growing role can be effectively utilized
- Prepare e-learning curriculum intentionally
- Integrate online components to create holistic learning environments
Auburn University at Montgomery offers an online Master of Education in Physical Education. Students will apply the lessons of this online master’s in physical education degree directly as they move through the coursework.
Athletic trainers who want hands-on experience in an online work setting are a good fit for this program. Coursework includes the study of kinesiology, motor development, nutrition as the base of fitness, and more.
Graduates implement practical solutions to improve the health of active individuals and their communities. They go on to serve as experts in such fields as:
- Strength and conditioning
- Corporate fitness
- Cardiac rehab
Healthcare
Auburn University at Montgomery offers a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science. This online healthcare degree is for those with associate’s degrees, certified lab techs (MLTs), military laboratory personnel and others who want to advance their education in laboratory instrumentation.
This standards-based curriculum prepares you for laboratory tests in clinical, research, and industrial laboratories. Courses cover theories and practices in the areas of clinical chemistry, clinical hematology, clinical immunohematology, and clinical microbiology. The program provides practical opportunities to put the theories into practice.
Graduates play a critical role in the healthcare system. They go on to work in:
- Commercial laboratories
- Government agencies, such as the FDA
- Forensic science settings
The online Master of Healthcare Administration gives students the skills to plan, market, and provide high-quality healthcare services. Dedicated and professional faculty include cases, discussion groups, and interprofessional projects in their curriculum. This online degree program focuses on helping students develop management skills for complex environments such as hospitals and other entities.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare economics
- Planning and marketing in healthcare
- Leadership and innovative behaviors
Career opportunities for graduates include human resource management, information management, policymaking, healthcare marketing, and more. This degree may be completed in as few as three semesters. The online master’s degree in healthcare administration produces business leaders trained for this vital, growing field.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Auburn University at Montgomery is designed for RNs who have a diploma or associate degree in Nursing and aspire to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The curriculum is designed to enhance students' current knowledge and skill sets beyond the clinical aspects to give them a foundation in advanced nursing practices and procedures including:
- Evidence based practice
- Leadership
- Ethics
- Special populations
- Informatics
The Master of Science in Nursing with an online Family Nurse Practitioner degree track is available from Auburn University at Montgomery. This program is designed for nurses interested in taking the next step in their careers by becoming primary care providers. By completing this degree, students are prepared to sit for the certification exam.
With this online nurse practitioner degree, you will take courses preparing you to deal with all members of the family. Courses include:
- Adolescent/Adult Primary Care
- Women’s Health Primary Care
- Pediatric Primary Care
- Adult/Gerontologic Primary Care
The curriculum also covers physical assessment, Pharmacotherapeutics, translating evidence into practice, ethics in healthcare, and more.
The Master of Science in Nursing with a Nurse Educator for Interprofessional Practice track is an online nurse educator degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. There is a continuing problem in healthcare due to health care personnel being unable to collaborate with those in other disciplines. By not being able to use a team-based approach, there are medical errors and problems with care delivery which lead to adverse outcomes; this degree seeks to remedy these issues for future nurses!
Through this Interprofessional Practice track in nurse education, nurses learn to use a team-based approach to patient care, working collaboratively to deliver the best patient care using the knowledge of co-workers in other disciplines. The curriculum is designed to hep nurses learn a new way to care for patients with the use of:
- Interprofessional communication
- Effective team dynamics with other disciplines using relationship-building principles
- Understanding your roles and responsibilities along with those of other team members
- Developing mutual respect and shared values with teammates in patient care
Graduates of this degree are prepared to successfully sit for the certification exam.