Earn Your Education Degree Online
Earn Your Education Degree Online
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- Finish in as few as 12 months
- Classes start May 8, 2023
- Cost per credit: $325-$630
- Scholarships Available
Accreditation
The University of West Alabama is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC). The Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Alabama Department of Education and are nationally accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Overview
Reach your career goals in education with an online degree from the University of West Alabama. Choose from more than 40 certification and non-certification education programs that can enhance your career as an educator inside or outside the classroom. Study in a flexible online environment at one of Alabama’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Experience a personalized education designed to help you achieve your dreams, on your schedule and at an affordable cost.
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80 percent of students receive some type of financial aid
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Faculty have real-world experience and the highest degrees in their field
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Transfer up to 90 credits in an undergraduate program and up to 9 credits in a graduate program*
*Restrictions apply. Request information to learn more.
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Outstanding alumni network of more than 20,000
Bachelor of Science Degrees
(123-128 Credits, Complete in as Few as 3 years, Cert. and Non Cert. Options, Classes start October 18th)
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Credits Accepted: up to 90 credits*
- Total Credits: 128
- Cost Per Credit: $325
- Certification: Yes**
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Credits Accepted: up to 90 credits*
- Total Credits: 123
- Cost Per Credit: $325
- Certification: No
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Credits Accepted: up to 90 credits*
- Total Credits: 127
- Cost Per Credit: $325
- Certification: Yes**
- Program Length: Complete in 4 years
- Course Length: 6, 8 and 16 weeks
- Credits Accepted: up to 90 credits*
- Total Credits: 133
- Cost Per Credit: $325
Post-Bachelor’s
(46-49 Credits, Complete in as Few as 12 Months, Certification Eligible, Classes start October 18th)
- Program Length: 1 year
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 15
- Cost per Credit: $325
- Certification: Yes**
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 2 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 46-52
- Cost per Credit: $429
- Certification: Yes**
- Programs:
- Biology 6-12 (46 Credits)
- Collaborative Teacher Special Ed K-6 (52 Credits)
- Collaborative Teacher Special Ed 6-12 (49 Credits)
- Early Childhood Education P-3 (49 Credits)
- Early Childhood/Elementary Ed P-3/K-6 (49 Credits)
- Elementary Education K-6 (49 Credits)
- English Language Arts K-6 (46 Credits)
- General Science 6-12 (46 Credits)
- General Social Science 6-12 (46 Credits)
- History 6-12 (46 Credits)
- Mathematics 6-12 (46 Credits)
- Physical Education P-12 (46 Credits)
Master Degrees in Education
(33-48 Credits, Complete in as Few as 12 Months, Classes start October 18th)
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 12 months
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 37 (Cert.) or 33 (Non-Cert.)
- Cost Per Credit: $429
- Specializations:
- Biology
- History
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Science
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 12 months
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Cost per Credit: $429
- Certification Programs
- Early Childhood Ed P-3 (34 credits)
- Special Education: Collaborative Teacher K-6 (34 Credits)
- Special Education: Collaborative Teacher, 6-12 (34 Credits)
- Elementary Education, K-6 (34 Credits)
- High School Education, 6-12 (34 Credits)
- Physical Education, P-12 (34 Credits)
- School Counseling (48 Credits)
- Instructional Leadership (34 Credits)
- Library Media (33 Credits)
- Non-Certification Programs
- Learning Design and Technology (30 Credits)
- Student Affairs in Higher Education (33 Credits)
- Early Childhood Development (34 Credits)
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 12 months
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 33
- Cost per Credit: $429
- Specializations:
- General
- Library Media
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 12 months
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 33
- Cost per Credit: $429
- Specializations:
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Science
- Physical Education
- Sport Management
Post-Master’s
(30-33 Credits, Complete in as Few as 2 years, Certification Eligible, Classes start October 18th)
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 2 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 30-33
- Cost per Credit: $429
- Programs:
- Collaborative Special Education K-6 (33 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- Collaborative Special Education 6-12 (33 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- Counseling (33 Credits; Non-Certification)
- Early Childhood Education (33 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- Elementary Education (33 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- Instructional Leadership (30 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- Library Media (33 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- School Counseling (33 Credits; Certification Eligible)
- Teacher Leader (30 Credits; Certification Eligible)
(18 Credits, Complete in as Few as 12 Months, Certification Eligible, Classes start October 18th)
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 12 months
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 18
- Cost per Credit: $429
Doctorate of Education Degrees
(60-66 Credits, Complete in as Few as 3 years, Classes start October 18th)
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 60-66
- Cost Per Credit: $630
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 60-66
- Cost Per Credit: $630
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 60-66
- Cost Per Credit: $630
- Program Length: Complete in as few as 3 years
- Course Length: 8 weeks
- Total Credits: 60-66
- Cost Per Credit: $630
* Transfer up to 60 credits at a two year university and 90 credits at a four year university.
**Certification requirements vary by state. Request information to learn more.
About University of West Alabama
Discover the flexibility and convenience of learning online while benefiting from the quality you expect from one of Alabama’s oldest colleges. At the University of West Alabama Online, you’ll pursue your personal and career goals in a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, all in a flexible environment designed to fit your lifestyle. You’ll also benefit from a generous credit transfer policy, affordable degrees and personal support from application to graduation.
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