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Convenience

No residency requirement.

You work at your chosen time of the day.

Five terms per year in eight-week blocks.

Graduates of UWA’s Online master’s degree

certification programs in education are eligible for a

reciprocal certificate based on either the National

Association of State Directors of Teacher Education

and Certification’s (NASDTEC) Interstate Contract

or UWA’s National Council of Accreditation of

Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited programs.

The interstate agreement facilitates the licensure

of educators from one state to another, although

additional requirements may apply in some states.

Quality

The University of West Alabama is accredited

by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools to award

associate, baccalaureate, masters, and education

specialist degrees (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,

GA 30033-4097, 404-679-4501).

Julia Tutwiler College of Education is also

NCATE accredited.

The UWA Online faculty includes six national

board certified professors and 90 percent of the

online faculty hold terminal degrees.

The College of Education employs a practical

experience model for masters and education

specialist programs where teachers are able to

take what they have experienced in class and

implement it immediately into their classrooms.

UWA Online faculty and professional staff pride

themselves on being supportive, professional,

and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Affordability

There is no out-of-state tuition for UWA Online

students.

Tuition for online master’s or education specialist

degrees is $477 per credit hour, or $1,431 per class.

Active Military Scholarship available.

Call 1-877-892-1835 for more information.

Federal grants and loans, private loans and

scholarships may be available depending on

your course of study.

UWA Online is DANTES and VA approved. In

addition, be sure to check with your company to

see if it provides tuition benefits to employees.

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Steps for Getting Started Online

Steps for Getting Started Online

The Standard of Excellence in Teacher Preparation

Visit the UWA Online Web Page

http://

online.uwa.edu

Complete Online Application

Click on

APPLY NOW

Submit Documentation

Transcripts

Teacher certificate, if applicable

Apply for Financial Aid, if needed

Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student

Aid (FAFSA)

http://www.fafsa.edu.gov

Create an Account

Must be accepted to UWA to create account

http://secure.uwa.edu/myaccount

Check Academic Calendar

Register for Courses

Login to MyUWA

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Early Childhood Education (P–3)

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in Early Childhood Education.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

EE 500 Teaching Reading 3

SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 CE 512 Planning Programs in Early Education 3 Electives in Early Childhood (CE) OR Elementary Education (EE) 12

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

Elementary Education (K–6)

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in Elementary Education.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

EE 500 Teaching Reading 3

SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Electives in Early Childhood (CE) OR Elementary Education (EE) 15

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

High School (6–12) and Pre-School through Grade Twelve Education (P–12)

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in the same area they are pursuing.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Teaching Field:

Biology, History, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science

NOTE: English Language Arts students must include EH 501, Research in Literary Studies. Students in English Language Arts must also take EH 580 Teaching Composition, if they have no previous credit for the course. Students majoring in English Language Arts, Science, or Social Science must take courses in at least two areas of certification.

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Social Security Number* Sex Ethnic Group

Legal Name Last First Middle

Address

City State Zip Country

E-Mail Other Names

How did you learn about UWA’s online programs?

* In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, you are not required to give your Social Security Number.

Home Telephone Business Telephone

Date of Birth City/State of Birth

Country of Citizenship Resident of Alabama Yes No

Teacher’s Certificate? Yes No State/Field:

Presently Teaching? Yes No Name of School: How long

Have you completed the Graduate Record Examination (General Test)? Yes No Millers Analogies Test? Yes No Desired Semester of Admittance Fall 1 Fall 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer Year

Previous Degree Major

List all colleges attended, including UWA. Transcripts must be submitted from all attended institutions of higher learning. Name of Institution City and State Degree Earned Dates Attended (From – To)

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, race, age, disability or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Official copies of transcripts from all colleges previously attended must be on file in the Registrar’s Office before admission to the School of Graduate Studies is granted. The status of admission depends upon the grade-point average indicated on undergraduate transcripts and standardized test scores. A copy of your valid professional teaching certificate must be submitted before your application for admission can be processed for programs leading to certification.

I hereby affirm that all information supplied on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that withholding information requested or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission and is reason for termination with loss of credit.

Signature Date

Application Fee This application must be submitted with a nonrefundable $35.00 Application Fee.

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800.621.7742 (in state)

800.621.8044 (nationwide)

DEGREE DESIRED:

Master of Education

Master of Science in Continuing Education

Master of Arts in Teaching Certification

Master of Arts in Teaching Non-Certification

Non Degree Student: Transient Enrolled in Other UWA degree program

CONCENTRATION DESIRED:

Biology

Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English

History

MSCE (Non-Certification):

College Student Development

Counseling and Psychology

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Library Media

The prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold valid baccalaureate level

certification in a teaching field. Prior to receiving certification in Library Media, two years of successful teaching experience is required.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education 3

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

SE 500 Introduction to Special Education*

LM 506 Literature for Children 3

LM 561 Instructional Media 3

LM 562 Library Media Cataloging and Classification 3 LM 563 School Library Media Center Management and Collection Development 3 LM 564 Critical Issues in School Library Services 3 LM 565 Reference Services and Information Storage and Retrieval 3

LM 566 Libraries and Legal Issues 3

LM 569 Internship in Library Media 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

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Students who have not previously met the Special Education requirement must take a general survey course in Special Education.

School Counseling

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in a teaching field. Prior to receiving certification in school counseling, two years of

appropriate experience, at least one of which must be in teaching, is required.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR SC 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

SC 540 Introduction to School Counseling 3

SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3

SC 542 Career Development and Counseling 3

SC 543 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 SC 545 Diagnostic Techniques for School Counselors 3

SC 546 Group Counseling 3

SC 547 Counseling Multicultural Populations 3 SC 559 Internship in School Counseling Elementary Level 3 SC 569 Internship II in School Counseling Secondary Level 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 36

Special Education – Collaborative Teacher K–6

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in any teaching field.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 SE 501 Characteristics and Strategies for Special Needs Children 3 SE 502 Developing Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills 3

SE 503 Seminar in Behavior Management 3

SE 504 Seminar in Special Education Issues 3 SE 506 Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled 3 SE 552 Methods for Collaborative Teacher Grades K–6 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

NOTE: Complete Praxis II testing requirements as required by ALSDE. SE 558, Practicum (required if teaching certificate not in special education).

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Certification

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in the same area they are pursuing.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Teaching Field:

Biology, History, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science

NOTE: English Language Arts students must include EH 501, Research in Literary Studies. Students in English Language Arts must also take EH 580 Teaching Composition, if they have no previous credit for the course. Students majoring in English Language Arts, Science, or Social Science must take courses in at least two areas of certification.

Students pursing the M.A.T. History (Certification) must complete at least nine hours of coursework in U.S. History and nine hours of coursework in non-U.S. History. The nine hours of U.S. History must include courses covering both pre- and post-Civil War U.S. History.

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Non-Certification

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate

Studies. Teacher certification is not necessary for this degree program. However, students in this program must concentrate in the

same field as their undergraduate major. If a student wishes to change fields, they must contact the department chairperson in the

new field about undergraduate course work that may be required to complete any deficiencies that may exist in the new discipline.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 Major Field:

Biology, English, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science NOTE: Science students, with permission of their advisor, may take BY 508 OR EN 508 in lieu of EP 500,

BY 504 OR EN 504 in lieu of ED 506, and 3 hours of BY 599 OR EN 599 in lieu of ED 504. Students may take an approved research course in their major field in lieu of ED 504.

English and Language Arts students must include EH 501, Research in Literary Studies. Students in English and Language Arts must also take EH 580 Teaching Composition, if they have no previous credit for the course.

Students majoring in Language Arts, Science, or Social Science must take courses in at least two areas.

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Students applying for programs leading to any educational certification must successfully pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements for unconditional admission. Please contact the College of Education at 205-652-3865 for more information.

The curricula, course descriptions, and academic policies and procedures appearing in this publication are subject to change without prior notice to individual students. Students can be provided with information on changes by contacting the Office of the Provost.

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Special Education –Collaborative Teacher 6–12

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in any teaching field.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 SE 501 Characteristics and Strategies for Special Needs Children 3 SE 502 Developing Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills 3

SE 503 Seminar in Behavior Management 3

SE 504 Seminar in Special Education Issues 3 SE 506 Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled 3 SE 554 Methods for Collaborative Teacher Grades 6–12 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

NOTE: Complete Praxis II testing requirements as required by ALSDE. SE 559, Practicum (required if teaching certificate not in special education).

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Continuing Education

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. This degree is designed to meet

the needs of those students who are interested in pursuing graduate work as a means of personal development and/or preparation

for certain professional areas requiring a master’s degree. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all

requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR a graduate level research course in an academic area. 3 ED 506 Educational Statistics OR a graduate level statistics course 3 EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR a graduate level psychology course 3 24 graduate hours selected from any graduate course offering 24

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

College Student Development

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited university.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP/SC 506 Lifespan Development OR EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 CSD 500 Theory and Philosophy of College Student Development 3 CSD 501 Management and Supervision of College Student Development Professionals 3 CSD 541 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3

CSD 542 Career Development in Counseling 3

CSD 545 Diagnostic Techniques for School Counseling 3

CSD 546 Group Counseling 3

CSD 547 Counseling Multicultural Populations 3 CSD 559 Practicum and Internship in College Student Development 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

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Counseling/Psychology

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. To be admitted to this program, the

prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3

PY 550 Theories of Personality 3

Base Concentration Electives

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9

Applied Concentration Electives

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TOTAL REQUIRED 33

*

See graduate catalogue for course options.

Guidance And Counseling

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check

carefully the certification requirements of their respective states. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must

meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR SC 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

SC 540 Introduction to School Counseling 3

SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3

SC 542 Career Development and Counseling 3

SC 543 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 SC 545 Diagnostic Techniques for School Counselors 3

SC 546 Group Counseling 3

SC 547 Counseling Multicultural Populations 3 SC 559 Internship in School Counseling Elementary Level 3 SC 569 Internship II in School Counseling Secondary Level 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 36

Library Media

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. To be admitted to this program, the

prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education 3

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

LM 506 Literature for Children and Young Adults 3

LM 561 Instructional Media 3

LM 562 Library Media Cataloging and Classification 3 LM 563 School Library Media Center Management and Collection Development 3 LM 564 Critical Issues in School Library Services 3 LM 565 Reference Services and Information Storage and Retrieval 3

LM 566 Libraries and Legal Issues 3

LM 569 Internship in Library Media 3

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Special Education –Collaborative Teacher 6–12

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in any teaching field.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 SE 501 Characteristics and Strategies for Special Needs Children 3 SE 502 Developing Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills 3

SE 503 Seminar in Behavior Management 3

SE 504 Seminar in Special Education Issues 3 SE 506 Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled 3 SE 554 Methods for Collaborative Teacher Grades 6–12 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

NOTE: Complete Praxis II testing requirements as required by ALSDE. SE 559, Practicum (required if teaching certificate not in special education).

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Continuing Education

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. This degree is designed to meet

the needs of those students who are interested in pursuing graduate work as a means of personal development and/or preparation

for certain professional areas requiring a master’s degree. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all

requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR a graduate level research course in an academic area. 3 ED 506 Educational Statistics OR a graduate level statistics course 3 EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR a graduate level psychology course 3 24 graduate hours selected from any graduate course offering 24

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

College Student Development

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited university.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP/SC 506 Lifespan Development OR EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 CSD 500 Theory and Philosophy of College Student Development 3 CSD 501 Management and Supervision of College Student Development Professionals 3 CSD 541 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3

CSD 542 Career Development in Counseling 3

CSD 545 Diagnostic Techniques for School Counseling 3

CSD 546 Group Counseling 3

CSD 547 Counseling Multicultural Populations 3 CSD 559 Practicum and Internship in College Student Development 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

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Counseling/Psychology

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. To be admitted to this program, the

prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3

PY 550 Theories of Personality 3

Base Concentration Electives

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9

Applied Concentration Electives

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12

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

*

See graduate catalogue for course options.

Guidance And Counseling

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. Out-of-state students should check

carefully the certification requirements of their respective states. To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must

meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR SC 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

SC 540 Introduction to School Counseling 3

SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3

SC 542 Career Development and Counseling 3

SC 543 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 SC 545 Diagnostic Techniques for School Counselors 3

SC 546 Group Counseling 3

SC 547 Counseling Multicultural Populations 3 SC 559 Internship in School Counseling Elementary Level 3 SC 569 Internship II in School Counseling Secondary Level 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 36

Library Media

This degree does not qualify a student for any teaching certificate in the State of Alabama. To be admitted to this program, the

prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education 3

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

LM 506 Literature for Children and Young Adults 3

LM 561 Instructional Media 3

LM 562 Library Media Cataloging and Classification 3 LM 563 School Library Media Center Management and Collection Development 3 LM 564 Critical Issues in School Library Services 3 LM 565 Reference Services and Information Storage and Retrieval 3

LM 566 Libraries and Legal Issues 3

LM 569 Internship in Library Media 3

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Library Media

The prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies and hold valid baccalaureate level

certification in a teaching field. Prior to receiving certification in Library Media, two years of successful teaching experience is required.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education 3

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

SE 500 Introduction to Special Education*

LM 506 Literature for Children 3

LM 561 Instructional Media 3

LM 562 Library Media Cataloging and Classification 3 LM 563 School Library Media Center Management and Collection Development 3 LM 564 Critical Issues in School Library Services 3 LM 565 Reference Services and Information Storage and Retrieval 3

LM 566 Libraries and Legal Issues 3

LM 569 Internship in Library Media 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 33

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Students who have not previously met the Special Education requirement must take a general survey course in Special Education.

School Counseling

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in a teaching field. Prior to receiving certification in school counseling, two years of

appropriate experience, at least one of which must be in teaching, is required.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR SC 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

SC 540 Introduction to School Counseling 3

SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3

SC 542 Career Development and Counseling 3

SC 543 Counseling Children and Adolescents 3 SC 545 Diagnostic Techniques for School Counselors 3

SC 546 Group Counseling 3

SC 547 Counseling Multicultural Populations 3 SC 559 Internship in School Counseling Elementary Level 3 SC 569 Internship II in School Counseling Secondary Level 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 36

Special Education – Collaborative Teacher K–6

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in any teaching field.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 SE 501 Characteristics and Strategies for Special Needs Children 3 SE 502 Developing Receptive and Expressive Communication Skills 3

SE 503 Seminar in Behavior Management 3

SE 504 Seminar in Special Education Issues 3 SE 506 Teaching the Severely and Profoundly Disabled 3 SE 552 Methods for Collaborative Teacher Grades K–6 3

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

NOTE: Complete Praxis II testing requirements as required by ALSDE. SE 558, Practicum (required if teaching certificate not in special education).

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Certification

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in the same area they are pursuing.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Teaching Field:

Biology, History, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science

NOTE: English Language Arts students must include EH 501, Research in Literary Studies. Students in English Language Arts must also take EH 580 Teaching Composition, if they have no previous credit for the course. Students majoring in English Language Arts, Science, or Social Science must take courses in at least two areas of certification.

Students pursing the M.A.T. History (Certification) must complete at least nine hours of coursework in U.S. History and nine hours of coursework in non-U.S. History. The nine hours of U.S. History must include courses covering both pre- and post-Civil War U.S. History.

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TOTAL REQUIRED 37

Non-Certification

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate

Studies. Teacher certification is not necessary for this degree program. However, students in this program must concentrate in the

same field as their undergraduate major. If a student wishes to change fields, they must contact the department chairperson in the

new field about undergraduate course work that may be required to complete any deficiencies that may exist in the new discipline.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research 3

ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 Major Field:

Biology, English, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science NOTE: Science students, with permission of their advisor, may take BY 508 OR EN 508 in lieu of EP 500,

BY 504 OR EN 504 in lieu of ED 506, and 3 hours of BY 599 OR EN 599 in lieu of ED 504. Students may take an approved research course in their major field in lieu of ED 504.

English and Language Arts students must include EH 501, Research in Literary Studies. Students in English and Language Arts must also take EH 580 Teaching Composition, if they have no previous credit for the course.

Students majoring in Language Arts, Science, or Social Science must take courses in at least two areas.

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TOTAL REQUIRED 33

Students applying for programs leading to any educational certification must successfully pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements for unconditional admission. Please contact the College of Education at 205-652-3865 for more information.

The curricula, course descriptions, and academic policies and procedures appearing in this publication are subject to change without prior notice to individual students. Students can be provided with information on changes by contacting the Office of the Provost.

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Early Childhood Education (P–3)

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in Early Childhood Education.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

EE 500 Teaching Reading 3

SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 CE 512 Planning Programs in Early Education 3 Electives in Early Childhood (CE) OR Elementary Education (EE) 12

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

Elementary Education (K–6)

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in Elementary Education.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3

EE 500 Teaching Reading 3

SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Electives in Early Childhood (CE) OR Elementary Education (EE) 15

TOTAL REQUIRED 34

High School (6–12) and Pre-School through Grade Twelve Education (P–12)

To be admitted to this program, the prospective student must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies

and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in the same area they are pursuing.

REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS

ED 500 Foundations of Education OR ED 501 Educational Planning 3 ED 504 Techniques of Educational Research OR ED 506 Educational Statistics 3

ED 505 Technology and Education 3

ED 508 Technology Portfolio 1

EP 500 Advanced Educational Psychology OR EP 506 Life Span Development and Learning 3 SE 500 Introduction to Special Education (if needed) OR Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Approved Elective in Education (500 level) 3 Teaching Field:

Biology, History, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science

NOTE: English Language Arts students must include EH 501, Research in Literary Studies. Students in English Language Arts must also take EH 580 Teaching Composition, if they have no previous credit for the course. Students majoring in English Language Arts, Science, or Social Science must take courses in at least two areas of certification.

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TOTAL REQUIRED 34

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CONCENTRATION DESIRED:

Biology

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History

MSCE (Non-Certification):

College Student Development

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Convenience

No residency requirement.

You work at your chosen time of the day.

Five terms per year in eight-week blocks.

Graduates of UWA’s Online master’s degree

certification programs in education are eligible for a

reciprocal certificate based on either the National

Association of State Directors of Teacher Education

and Certification’s (NASDTEC) Interstate Contract

or UWA’s National Council of Accreditation of

Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited programs.

The interstate agreement facilitates the licensure

of educators from one state to another, although

additional requirements may apply in some states.

Quality

The University of West Alabama is accredited

by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools to award

associate, baccalaureate, masters, and education

specialist degrees (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,

GA 30033-4097, 404-679-4501).

Julia Tutwiler College of Education is also

NCATE accredited.

The UWA Online faculty includes six national

board certified professors and 90 percent of the

online faculty hold terminal degrees.

The College of Education employs a practical

experience model for masters and education

specialist programs where teachers are able to

take what they have experienced in class and

implement it immediately into their classrooms.

UWA Online faculty and professional staff pride

themselves on being supportive, professional,

and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Affordability

There is no out-of-state tuition for UWA Online

students.

Tuition for online master’s or education specialist

degrees is $477 per credit hour, or $1,431 per class.

Active Military Scholarship available.

Call 1-877-892-1835 for more information.

Federal grants and loans, private loans and

scholarships may be available depending on

your course of study.

UWA Online is DANTES and VA approved. In

addition, be sure to check with your company to

see if it provides tuition benefits to employees.

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