Alternative Class A Program
The University of West Alabama offers the Alternative Class A Program for those individuals who have completed a non-teaching degree or for individuals who want to change teaching areas. Candidates must have a baccalaureate or higher degree with a minimum GPA of 2.50 in order to be admitted. This program will enable you to receive a master's degree in education, as well as master's level certification. Once you have applied and we determine that you are eligible to be in the program, you will receive an individualized course of study. This program is not posted on the website or in the catalogue. A student cannot complete the entire Alternative Class A Program online, although some of the courses are offered in that format. Alternative Class A students must meet residence requirements. To fulfill the residency requirement, a student must enroll for a minimum of twelve semester hours on campus prior to their internship. The residential requirement excludes ED 509 and undergraduate deficiencies. Beyond this requirement courses may be taken online or on campus.
Field experiences and the internship are to be completed in one of UWA's Partnership Schools.
The requirements for unconditional admission to the Alternative A Program and to the Teacher Education Program must be met prior to issuance of the program work-sheet and enrolling in any course work. A GPA less than a 3.00 may result in removal of the unconditional admission status to the Teacher Education Program.
Programs of Study in the Alternative Class A Program
Students seeking professional certification may choose one of the programs listed below for a Master of Education degree.
- Early Childhood / Elementary Education P-6
- Special Education Collaborative Teacher K-6
- Special Education Collaborative Teacher 6-12
- Physical Education P-12
Students seeking professional certification may choose one of the programs listed below for a Master of Education degree OR a Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
- Biology
- General Science
- Mathematics
- English Language Arts
- History
- General Social Science