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1 Why Choose The University of West Alabama Online? Division of Online Programs 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 , ). 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. Master of Education Master of Science in Continuing Education 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. and Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Programs Affordability Steps for Getting Started Online There is no out-of-state tuition for UWA Online students. Visit the UWA Online Web Page Tuition for online master s or education specialist degrees is $477 per credit hour, or $1,431 per class. Complete Online Application Active Military Scholarship available. Call 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. The Standard of Excellence in Teacher Preparation 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) Create an Account Must be accepted to UWA to create account Check Academic Calendar Register for Courses Login to MyUWA Questions? Call or online@uwa.edu

2 The Degree of Master of Education Early Childhood Education (P 3) and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in Early Childhood Education. EE 500 Teaching Reading 3 CE 512 Planning Programs in Early Education 3 Electives in Early Childhood (CE) OR Elementary Education (EE) 12 Elementary Education (K 6) and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in Elementary Education. EE 500 Teaching Reading 3 Electives in Early Childhood (CE) OR Elementary Education (EE) 15 High School (6 12) and Pre-School through Grade Twelve Education (P 12) and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in the same area they are pursuing. 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. 15 2

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. ED 500 Foundations of Education 3 SE 500 The Degree of Master of Education 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 *Students who have not previously met the Special Education requirement must take a general survey course in Special Education. School Counseling 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. 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 and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in any teaching field. 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 NOTE: Complete Praxis II testing requirements as required by ALSDE. SE 558, Practicum (required if teaching certificate not in special education).

4 The Degree of Master of Education Special Education Collaborative Teacher 6 12 and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in any teaching field. 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 NOTE: Complete Praxis II testing requirements as required by ALSDE. SE 559, Practicum (required if teaching certificate not in special education). The Degree of Master of Science in Continuing Education 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. 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 College Student Development and hold valid bachelor s degree from a regionally-accredited university. 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 4

5 The Degree of Master of Science in Continuing Education 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. 5 SC 541 Techniques of Counseling 3 PY 550 Theories of Personality 3 Base Concentration Electives* 9 Applied Concentration Electives* 12 *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. 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. ED 500 Foundations of 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

6 The Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching Certification and hold valid baccalaureate level certification in the same area they are pursuing. 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. 18 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. 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. Major Field: Biology, English, History, Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, or Social Science 24 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. 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 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. 6

7 Application for Admission UWA SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES The University of West Alabama Station 4 Livingston, Alabama (in state) (nationwide) Social Security Number* Sex Ethnic Group Legal Name Last First Middle Address City State Zip Country 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 Date of Birth Business Telephone 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 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 Language Arts Library Media Mathematics Physical Education Science Guidance and Counseling Library Media General Social Science Special Education K-6 Special Education 6-12 School Counseling 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. Card No. Exp. Date Name on Card

8 Why Choose The University of West Alabama Online? Division of Online Programs 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 , ). 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. Master of Education Master of Science in Continuing Education 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. and Master of Arts in Teaching Degree Programs Affordability Steps for Getting Started Online There is no out-of-state tuition for UWA Online students. Visit the UWA Online Web Page Tuition for online master s or education specialist degrees is $477 per credit hour, or $1,431 per class. Complete Online Application Active Military Scholarship available. Call 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. The Standard of Excellence in Teacher Preparation 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) Create an Account Must be accepted to UWA to create account Check Academic Calendar Register for Courses Login to MyUWA Questions? Call or online@uwa.edu