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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. 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. Education Specialist 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 Special Education Collaborative K 6 Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in special education collaborative K 6. SE 600 Assistive Technology 3 SE 601 Inclusive Practices and Transitions 3 SE 602 Positive Counseling Services for Teachers and Families 3 SE 603 Advanced Measurement and Assessment in Special Education 3 SE 604 Methods and Materials for Gifted and Talented 3 SE 605 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis 3 SE 606 Literature Strategies Across the K 6 Curriculum 3 Special Education Collaborative 6 12 Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in special education collaborative SE 600 Assistive Technology 3 SE 601 Inclusive Practices and Transitions 3 SE 602 Positive Counseling Services for Teachers and Families 3 SE 603 Advanced Measurement and Assessment in Special Education 3 SE 604 Methods and Materials for Gifted and Talented 3 SE 605 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis 3 SE 607 Literature Strategies Across the 6 12 Curriculum 3 2

3 Counseling (Non-Certification) 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 and hold a master s degree in an area of counseling from an accredited university. SC 641 Advanced Elementary School Counseling 3 SC 642 Adolescent Counseling 3 SC 643 Substance Abuse Counseling 3 SC 644 Family Counseling 3 SC 645 Consultation and Supervision for the School Counselor 3 SC 647 Research Seminar in School Counseling 3 SC 648 Current Issues in School Counseling 3 School Counseling Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in school counseling. SC 641 Advanced Elementary School Counseling 3 SC 642 Adolescent Counseling 3 SC 643 Substance Abuse Counseling 3 SC 644 Family Counseling 3 SC 645 Consultation and Supervision for the School Counselor 3 SC 647 Research Seminar in School Counseling 3 SC 648 Current Issues in School Counseling 3 3

4 Early Childhood Education Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in early childhood education. CE 632 Family, Community, and School Dynamics: Promoting Great Beginnings 3 CE 633 Assessing Current Practices in Early Childhood Environments 3 CE 634 Current Trends and Critical Issues in Early Childhood Development and Learning 3 CE 635 The Early Childhood Professional 3 EE 622 Learning Theory and Instructional Practice in Elementary Mathematics and Science 3 EE 623 Best Practices in Language Arts 3 EE 624 Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Programs 3 Elementary Education Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in elementary education. EE 620 Teaching the Diverse Learner 3 EE 621 Teaching Reading in the Content Areas 3 EE 622 Learning Theory and Instructional Practice in Elementary Mathematics and Science 3 EE 623 Best Practices in Language Arts 3 EE 624 Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Programs 3 EE 627 Educational Assessment 3 EE 628 School Reform Models in Elementary Schools 3 4

5 Instructional Leadership Graduate Studies and hold valid Alabama master s level certification in instructional leadership or one of the other Alabama Class A leadership certificate designations. Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria: a. Hold a Alabama Class A Instructional Leadership certificate earned after completing a redesigned program at an Alabama university, or b. Be currently serving as a superintendent, assistant or associate superintendent, assistant to the superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor (any subject and/or grade level), administrator of career and technical education, coordinator, or evaluator. c. Document three years of employment in an instructional leadership position for which one of the certificates in Rule (2)(b) is proper certification according to the current edition of the Subject and Personnel Codes of the Alabama State Department of Education. * Applicants who completed Alabama Class A program other than one approved by the State Board of Education on or after September 8, 2005, must submit a portfolio. Requirements for the portfolio may be found in the Graduate Catalogue. IL 651 Mentoring Strategies and Professional Learning Communities 3 IL 652 Organizational Leadership 3 IL 653 Standards Based Instructional Leadership 3 IL 654 Innovative Practices in a PK-12 Setting 3 IL 657 Problem Based Experiences I 3 IL 658 Problem Based Experiences II 3 EE 627 Educational Assessment 3 EE 628 School Reform Models 3 TOTAL REQUIRED 30 Teacher Leadership Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in any teaching field or area of instructional support. Three years of full time teaching experience in a P-12 setting and a portfolio are also mandatory. Required contents of the portfolio may be found in the Graduate Catalogue. IL 651 Mentoring Strategies and Professional Learning Communities 3 IL 652 Organizational Leadership 3 TL 655 Literacy & Numeracy Coaching and Content Learning 3 TL 656 Standards Based Teacher Leadership 3 IL 657 Problem Based Experiences I 3 IL 658 Problem Based Experiences II 3 EE 627 Educational Assessment 3 EE 628 School Reform Models 3 TOTAL REQUIRED 30 5

6 Library Media Graduate Studies and hold valid master s level certification in library media. LM 661 Strategic Planning for Library Media Specialists 3 LM 662 Library Automation 3 LM 663 Instructional Design 3 LM 664 Developmentally Appropriate and Culturally Responsive Library Media Programs 3 LM 665 Designing School Library Media Centers 3 LM 666 The School Library Media Center and School Reform 3 LM 667 Library Leadership and Collaborative Problem Solving 3 Library Media (Non-Certification) 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 and hold a master s degree in an area of library science/library media from an accredited university. LM 661 Strategic Planning for Library Media Specialists 3 LM 662 Library Automation 3 LM 663 Instructional Design 3 LM 664 Developmentally Appropriate and Culturally Responsive Library Media Programs 3 LM 665 Designing School Library Media Centers 3 LM 666 The School Library Media Center and School Reform 3 LM 667 Library Leadership and Collaborative Problem Solving 3 TOTAL REQUIRED 36 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? EDUCATION SPECIALIST DEGREE DESIRED: Collaborative Special Education K 6 Collaborative Special Education 6 12 Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Instructional Leadership Library Media School Counseling Teacher Leader Counseling (Non-Certification) Library Media (Non-Certification) 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. 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. Education Specialist 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