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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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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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.
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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
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
*
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.
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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9Applied Concentration Electives
*
12TOTAL 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
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
*
9Applied Concentration Electives
*
12TOTAL 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
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
*
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.
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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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
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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