Alabama's Troy University increases the number of online undergraduate education programs

Troy University. File: Troy today - Troy University. Credit: Mark Moseley

Beginning in Fall 2026, Troy University’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences will enhance access to teacher preparation programs by providing various undergraduate education degrees entirely online.

These undergraduate programs will be available online for the first time in Term 1 of 2026:

• 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 aims to enhance accessibility and address the rising need for online degree options. The completely online choice will be particularly crucial for non-traditional students who cannot participate in on-site classes for several reasons.

All program coursework will be accessible online asynchronously. Nonetheless, students taking the online option will still need to fulfill in-person field experience requirements and an internship, as required by the Alabama State Department of Education. Every program results in an Alabama teaching license.

The online courses will uphold the same academic quality and standards as Troy’s face-to-face programs. Troy’s Teacher Education Program will maintain its emphasis on advising and faculty support, a relevant and hands-on curriculum, training and experience in providing instruction, and the comprehensive elements of teacher education.

Faculty members throughout the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences are collaborating to guarantee the success of the new online programs. University officials also conveyed gratitude for the instructional designers and the leadership and staff of Troy Online who are backing the initiative.

For additional details on these enhanced programs, reach out to the Department of Teacher Education by emailing dte@troy.edu.