in association with Columbia Southern University

• Bachelor of Science in Technology
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• M.Ed. in School Counseling
• Master of Arts in Teaching (Certification)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Certification)
• M.Ed. in Special Education K-6
• M.Ed in Special Education 6-12
• M.Ed. in Secondary Education
• M.Ed. in Elementary Education
• M.Ed in Early Childhood Education
• M.Ed. Library Media
• MSCE

• MSCE Concentration in Counseling/Psychology
• MSCE Concentration in Library Media
• MSCE Concentration in Guidance and Counseling

MAT - Master of Arts in Teaching (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.

• Note: With the exception of courses with prerequisites, courses may be taken in any order.
• MAT/GRE Score: Is an admission requirement. Students can be admitted conditionally without this score. However, no student will be allowed to take more than 12 hours of graduate credit prior to meeting this requirement.
• Special Education Requirement: Students who have not previously met the special education requirement must take a general survey course in special education (SE 500).
• GPA: Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 overall and no grade less than a “C” can be counted in the program.
• Comprehensive Examination: All students are required to pass a comprehensive examination in order to successfully complete a master’s degree program. This examination is scheduled each semester including the Summer semester and is designed to determine the candidate’s ability in his/her particular academic field of study. Application to take the examination must be made two weeks prior to the examinations. Students will be eligible to take this examination when they are within six to nine semester hours of completing all course work for a master’s degree.
• Application for Degree: Each candidate for a master’s degree must apply for the degree through the Registrar’s Office no later than the semester prior to the semester in which he/she expects to meet requirements for the degree. Application forms are available online at http://forms.uwa.edu or in the Registrar’s Office. It is the responsibility of the student to file this application. The last day for filing an application for a degree is shown in the University calendar. Students who fail to meet the degree requirements after filing for the degree or diploma must refile for the degree when requirements are completed.
• Application for Certification: Upon satisfactory completion of requirements for the master’s degree (including the State approved professional education requirements and experience) students who initially held or met requirements for an Alabama Class B Professional Certificate will qualify for the appropriate Alabama Class A Professional Certificate. Out-of-state students should check carefully the requirements of their respective states. Application for certification is the student’s responsibility and is made through the Certification Officer, The University of West Alabama, Station 8, Livingston, Alabama 35470.
• Transfer Courses: With the approval of the appropriate academic dean, up to 9 hours of graduate credit may be transferred into this program No transfer credit below the grade of “B” is acceptable. No transfer credit over 9 years old will be accepted.
• Catalogue: This program sheet is not intended to replace the Graduate Catalogue.
• Changes: Information appearing on this program sheet is subject to change without notice to individual students.