Application for Certification
For your convenience, please note the following information regarding certification. Application for certification is not subject to graduation deadlines.
Upon satisfactory completion of requirements for the master’s or education specialist degree (including the State approved professional education requirements and experience) students who initially held or met requirements for an Alabama Class B or A Professional Certificate will qualify for the appropriate Alabama Class A or AA Professional Certificate.
Out-of-state students should check carefully the requirements of their respective states and mail or fax (205.652.3706) the appropriate forms to the Certification Officer:
The University of West Alabama
Station #8
Livingston, AL 35470
Attn: Mrs. Nancy Taylor
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY AND IS MADE THROUGH THE CERTIFICATION OFFICE. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 60 CALENDAR MONTHS OF PROGRAM COMPLETION.
You may email Mrs. Pam Ozment at pozment@uwa.edu or call 205.652.3423 to request an application packet to upgrade your Alabama certification. Please include date of graduation and the degree that you are receiving.