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• Bachelor of Science in Technology
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• M.Ed. in School Counseling
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• M.Ed in Special Education 6-12
• M.Ed. in Secondary Education
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Bachelor of Business Administration

The mission of the College of Business is to provide educational opportunities and experiences in general education and in specialized fields of business and technology. The College is committed to producing graduates who are knowledgeable and competent, and who have the skills to enable them to assume positions of leadership in their communities.

To assure that programs are timely and relevant to student needs, the College of Business maintains membership in the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, The Southern Business Administration Association, and The Alabama Association for Higher Education in Business.

The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

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Admission Requirements

Graduates of accredited secondary schools, who have graduated with at least a "C " average on all high school work attempted, may be considered for admission to UWA by presenting the following: (1) a high school transcript showing date of graduation and credit for a minimum of fifteen acceptable units, and (2) acceptable scores on either the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). For admission a beginning freshman must have earned a composite score of at least 15 on the ACT or 740 on the SAT. A student who graduates from high school with less than a "C " average can only be admitted to the University by earning a composite score of 18 on the ACT or 870 on the SAT.

1. Unconditional Admission — A beginning freshman who enters the University with an ACT score of 18 or above or an SAT score of 870 or above will be admitted unconditionally. The unconditionally admitted student will enter the University under the regular probational policies of the school as outlined in the current Catalogue.

2. Conditional Admission — A beginning freshman who enters the University with an ACT of 15 to 17 or an SAT score of 740 to 860 will be admitted on a probational basis. The stipulations of the student’s probation are that he/she will be required to enroll in compensatory courses as required by the University based on the student’s test scores. The student will be given two semesters in which to earn an overall grade point average of 2.00 ("C " average). Failure to have an overall 2.00 grade point average at the end of the two semester probationary period will result in the student being placed on " Indefinite Academic Suspension " from the University.

Persons Who Are Not Graduates of Accredited
Secondary Schools
Graduates of non-accredited secondary schools and students who have attended accredited secondary schools for a minimum of three years without graduating may be admitted to the University by examinations if they present evidence that they have completed fifteen acceptable units of high school work and if, in the opinion of the Admission and Appeals Committee, they possess the necessary abilities to attend college effectively and acceptably.

Veterans and mature adults who do not have the required high school credits but who, in the opinion of the Admission and Appeals Committee, possess the necessary abilities to attend college effectively and acceptably may be admitted to the University by passing the General Education Development Tests with scores satisfactory to the University. Applicants who are not graduates of secondary schools should present ACT scores or SAT scores for consideration with their applications. Such applicants who have acceptable scores on these tests and on other tests which may be required and who have satisfactory grades in academic subjects in high school may be admitted directly by the Admissions Officer. Applications from applicants who fail to meet either of these requirements may be evaluated by the Admission and Appeals Committee to determine acceptability.

Transfer Students
Transfer students are eligible for admission to The University of West Alabama according to the following policies:

• Unconditional Admission - Transfer students who (1) have earned at least a 2.00 average at previous institutions and (2) are eligible to return to the last institution which they attended on a full-time basis.
• Conditional Admission - Transfer students who fail to meet one or both of the above requirements may be considered for admission by having letters of recommendation sent from their former institutions to the Admissions Office and by appearing personally before the Director of Admissions. If the Admission and Retention Committee approves such applicants, they may be admitted conditionally.

The University of West Alabama is participating in the STARS program to benefit interested transfer students. It is a computerized articulation and transfer planning system designed to inform Alabama students about degree requirements, course equivalents, and other transfer information pertaining to specific majors. If it is used properly, the database can prevent the loss of course credit hours, can provide direction for the scheduling of course work and can make the transition from one institution to another easier.

If you have any questions, please contact our Registrar's office at 1-800-621-8044, extension 3587 or by e-mail: cwe@uwa.edu
Applications are welcomed from international students who wish to attend The University of West Alabama.

The procedure for applying for admission to The University of West Alabama is:

1. Either in your junior year, or early in your senior year of high school, you should take the ACT test and have the score forwarded to UWA.
2. Complete an application for admission and return it with a non-refundable $20 application fee.
3. At the time of your application for admission, have your high school send the Admissions Office an official copy of your high school transcripts.
4. Upon completion of your last semester, your high school should send a final transcript, complete with date of graduation.

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Completion Requirements

Bachelor in Business Administration:

1. The basic curriculum must be completed with a 2.0 quality-point average (QPA) overall, and in those courses taken at UWA. The Business Professional Component, and the major must also be completed with a 2.0 QPA overall, and in those courses taken at UWA. 
2. A total of at least 120 semester hours must be earned with twice as many quality points as hours attempted. 
3. A student must complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for the baccalaureate degree program at UWA. 
4. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours of credit in upper level (300-400) business courses with at least 12 semester hours completed in a major at UWA. If a minor is selected the student must complete at least 6 semester hours at UWA. 
5. A student in the College of Business should schedule freshman English and Mathematics each semester until course requirements are successfully completed. Failure to do so may result in delayed progress toward graduation. 
6. The dean of the college determines eligible credit which applies toward the degree. Business courses completed at the lower division level at other institutions when the same courses are offered at the junior and senior levels at UWA will not be accepted for degree credit. Business courses taken at senior colleges will transfer if the prerequisites at UWA have been satisfied. Transfer students must schedule freshman and sophomore deficiencies each semester until successfully completed.

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