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70+ Programs

Affordable Tuition

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Earn up to $1,500 at the University of West Alabama

Quality and price are two important considerations when you decide on where you want to transfer. At UWA, you can save even more on your degree with the Community College Connect Scholarship.

Transfer your associate degree from any partnered community college and you’ll earn a scholarship for up to $1,500 at the University of West Alabama. It will be distributed to your online bachelor’s degree program at $50 per credit hour for the first 30 consecutive credits.

  • The University of West Alabama is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • All educator certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and accredited by CAEP.
  • The University’s College of Business and Technology is nationally accredited by ACBSP.
  • UWA Online is proud to offer tuition that is among the most affordable in Alabama.

Online Degrees and Certificates

Discover the online program that offers a path to your goals.

With our online business degree programs, you can enhance your career opportunities in your field and make an impact on behalf of organizations of all kinds. Develop the skills and knowledge to become a results-driven leader in accounting, marketing, sport management, technology and other business specialties.

  • BBA in Accounting
  • BBA in Business Administration
    • Entrepreneurship and Non-Profit Administration emphasis
    • International Business emphasis
  • BS Computer Engineering Technology
  • BA/BS Creative Arts Enterprise
  • BBA in Finance
  • BBA in Management
  • BBA in Marketing
    • Comprehensive Marketing emphasis
    • Event Marketing emphasis
    • Professional Sales emphasis
    • Sport Marketing emphasis
  • BA/BS Sport Management
  • BS Technology

Our communications programs instill hands-on multimedia experience in several areas as you study graphic design, photography, web design, social media, news writing and social science. The programs also delve into marketing theory and media law.

  • BA/BS Integrated Marketing Communications
    • Graphic Design track
    • Sports Communication track

We offer an interdisciplinary studies program for students with multiple interests and those who have existing credits and would like to complete their degrees. Our program lets you explore different courses across the UWA curriculum under the supervision of an advisor.

  • BA/BS Interdisciplinary Studies

With our RN-BSN program, you can build on your current nursing knowledge and qualify for advanced professional opportunities and a variety of nursing careers. Plus, gain valuable skills to meet the demands of our rapidly changing health care system through a curriculum that emphasizes evidence-based practice and leadership.

  • RN-BSN Online

Build knowledge in topics that span multiple teaching areas, from early childhood development to special education. You can prepare to teach elementary classes or get certified in Collaborative Teacher/Special Education.

  • BS Early Childhood Development
  • BS Early Childhood/Elementary Education (P-3/K-6)
  • BS Special Education: Collaborative Teacher
  • General Science: Teacher Certification

Develop an understanding of human behavior and functioning with an emphasis on experimental methodology and statistical training. Unlike most large institutions, we encourage you to assist faculty members in research as an undergraduate, develop independent projects, and attend regional and national conferences to present your original research.

BA/BS Psychology

The program is designed to equip you with skills to address new issues and topics within public service. You’ll take multidisciplinary courses that explore communications, reporting, time management, psychology, counseling and law enforcement.

  • BS Public Safety

Gain skills in ecology, geology, geographic information systems and environmental law to develop solutions to urgent challenges impacting our planet. You’ll learn from industry experts as you prepare to start an environmental science career or move into public health, conservation or forestry.

  • BA/BS Environmental Science

In just one year, you can pursue qualifications to move into instructional leadership, special education or teaching. These online programs help you meet requirements set by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) while also preparing you for advanced education roles.

  • Post-Master’s Certificate: Instructional Leadership
  • Provisional Certification in a Teaching Field
  • Temporary Special Education Certificate

Learn More About the Community College Connect Scholarship

All applicants who have:

  1. Earned an associate degree from a partner community college and seek to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program, or
  2. Completed General Education requirements for bachelor’s degree programs from a partner community college and seek to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program

The scholarship will be distributed to your online degree program at $50 per credit hour for the first 30 consecutive credits. Recipients must maintain institutional good standing, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain good standing, SAP, or continuous enrollment shall result in scholarship forfeiture. Students who carry an outstanding financial obligation to the institution are not eligible to apply. Faculty and/or staff applicants must provide proof of current employment at the partner community college and must maintain active employment throughout the scholarship term.

Register and submit a scholarship request no later than the date shown below to receive this scholarship.*

Summer One 2024: May 2, 2024

Summer Two 2024: June 13, 2024

Fall One 2024: August 19, 2024

* The Instructional Leadership programs (MEd: IL, EdS IL, EdS Teacher Leader and the IL Alabama Class A Reduced Hour Option) require a two-step application process (1 application to the university and 1 application to the program). Because the second application can require additional time, applicants need to start the UWA application as early as possible in order to meet the Connect deadlines for acceptance, class registration, etc.

  1. Verify that your school is a Community College Connect partner by checking the list of partnering schools.
  2. Apply and be accepted into UWA.
  3. Review the Connect Calendar to make sure you understand all scholarship deadlines. Connect programs have special registration deadlines that are earlier than regular deadlines. Participants will only receive the scholarship for the course(s) they are registered for by the Connect Deadline.
  4. Request a Connect Scholarship by completing the Participant Verification Form.

Alabama Schools:

  • Alabama Technology Network
  • Bevill State
  • Bishop State
  • Calhoun
  • Central Alabama
  • Chattahoochee Valley
  • Coastal Alabama
  • Drake State
  • East Central Community College
  • Enterprise State
  • Gadsden State
  • Ingram
  • Itawamba Community College
  • Jefferson State
  • Lawson State
  • Lurleen B. Wallace
  • Marion Military
  • Meridian Community College
  • Northeast Alabama
  • Northwest Shoals
  • Reid State
  • Shelton State
  • Snead State
  • Southern Union
  • Trenholm State
  • Wallace Dothan
  • Wallace Selma
  • Wallace State

Mississippi Schools:

  • Coahoma Community College
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College
  • East Mississippi Community College
  • Hinds Community College
  • Holmes Community College
  • Jones County Community College
  • Mississippi Delta Community College
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College
  • Pearl River Community College
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College

About Us

UWA is located in the heart of Livingston on the western border of the state. As one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in Alabama, we’ve been helping students pursue their dreams and goals since 1835. Join more than 3,500 online learners and take advantage of our tradition of excellence with our flexible online programs.

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Where Flexibility Meets Quality

UWA designs online classes to provide the flexibility needed to balance your school and work commitments. The courses offer the same rigor found on campus, so you can engage in quality education to prepare for career success. As you take classes online, your success coach will offer guidance and assist with your questions.

Succeed in the Most Relevant Fields

With UWA’s online programs, you can pursue your personal and career goals in a culturally and intellectually diverse environment with the flexibility to fit your life. Join online classes taught by scholars and practitioners who can help you gain the skills and knowledge for the field that interests you.

Pursue Your Dream Job

UWA Online offers academic programs that provide paths to success in growing career fields. You can develop the competencies needed to emerge as a leader in business, education or nursing — three industries projected to add more than 1.5 million jobs combined from 2021 to 2031.1,2,3

Career Paths for UWA Graduates

  1. Curriculum developer: $68,995 per year4
  2. Elementary school teacher: $61,350 per year5
  3. Financial manager: $131,710 per year6
  4. Marketing manager: $135,030 per year7
  5. School counselor: $60,510 per year8

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Terms & Conditions

The University of West Alabama

Community College Connect Scholarship Program

Terms and conditions between the University of West Alabama (UWA) and transfer students of partner community colleges (hereinafter referred to as “Participant”) who wish to enter the Community College Connect Scholarship Program.

a. This agreement allows Participants, who complete the verification process, to participate in the Community College Connect Scholarship Program (hereinafter referred to as “Community College Connect”) for online undergraduate and graduate degrees offered by UWA. Community College Connect is available only for online degree programs. Community College Connect pricing is only applicable to courses required for the Participant’s degree program. It is not applicable to on-campus programs or courses and it is not applicable to on-campus courses that may be required to complete an online degree program.

b. Participants must complete the participant verification form in order to apply for Community College Connect. The Participant’s transcript from the partner community college must prove completion of all general education requirements if seeking a bachelor’s degree and must indicate a degree was earned to pursue any degree other than a bachelor’s degree. The community college of attendance must be a partner community college of UWA’s Community College Connect Scholarship Program.

c. Participants who enter degree programs that qualify for master’s degrees or higher level certificates or for special endorsements or state recognition or board certification or state certification for their respective states should check carefully the requirements of their states.

d. Participants must apply to UWA for admission and meet all admission requirements before applying for Community College Connect.

a. UWA agrees to grant Participants a partial “scholarship” in the form of an adjusted per credit hour amount. The adjusted per credit hour amount will be determined each academic year. UWA reserves the right to adjust tuition and the Community College Connect scholarship amount at the start of each academic year.

b. Textbooks, technology fees and course supplies or fees are not included in the Community College Connect pricing.

c. Community College Connect pricing is only applicable to courses required for the Participant’s degree program. It is not applicable to on-campus programs or courses and it is not applicable to on-campus courses that may be required to complete an online degree program.

d. Community College Connect pricing applies to a class one time. It will not be re-applied to the same course if the Participant re-takes or fails the course for any reason. If a participant withdrawals from a course(s) for any reason the “scholarship” will be revoked upon the withdrawal which may result in an account balance.

e. Participants in Community College Connect and Participants enrolled at UWA prior to the introduction of Community College Connect must meet the following criteria in order to stay or convert to the program:

i. The Participant must be pursuing an online degree.

ii. If applicable, the Participant must maintain the GPA requirements for their degree program.

iii. The Participant cannot have “holds” on their student accounts or owe any balances.

iv. The Participant must be in good standing with the University.

v. The Participant must provide a completed verification form. The Participant’s transcript from the partner community college must prove completion of all general education requirements if seeking a bachelor’s degree and must indicate a degree was earned to pursue any degree other than a bachelor’s degree. The community college of attendance must be a partner community college of the UWA Community College Connect Scholarship Program to be eligible.

vi. Community College Connect pricing applies to a class one time. It will not be re-applied to the same course if the Participant re-takes or fails the course for any reason. If a participant withdrawals from a course(s) for any reason the “scholarship” will be revoked upon the withdrawal which may result in an account balance.

vii. The Participant must abide by all policies & procedures and requirements set by the university, colleges and academic programs.

Once a Community College Connect Participant begins a program, the Participant will have 24 months to complete degree requirements under the Community College Connect pricing arrangement. In the case where a Community College Connect Participant pursues a bachelor’s or doctorate degree, the Participant will have 48 months to complete degree requirements under the Community College Connect Scholarship Program.

a. UWA will bill each Participant net of the scholarship amount.

b. Participants are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance through the UWA Financial Aid Office. (Note that certain Veteran benefits cannot be combined with the Community College Connect Scholarship Program. UWA’s Registrar’s office can determine which VA benefits can be used in combination with the scholarship.)

c. If a Participant withdraws from a class, UWA will follow normal withdrawal refund policies. Community College Connect pricing applies to a class one time. It will not be re-applied to the same course if the Participant re-takes or fails the course for any reason. If a participant withdrawals from a course(s) for any reason the “scholarship” will be revoked upon the withdrawal which may result in an account balance.

d. The Community College Connect Scholarship Program cannot be combined with any other connect scholarship programs.

e. Participants must be registered for their course(s) by the Connect Deadline each term to be eligible for the scholarship.

Admission:

i. For eligibility verification, the Participant will provide a completed verification form. The Participant’s transcript from the partner community college must prove completion of all general education requirements if seeking a bachelor’s degree and must indicate a degree was earned to pursue any degree other than a bachelor’s degree for the UWA Community College Connect Scholarship Program. UWA reserves the right to obtain additional verification at any point and for any reason in order for the Participant to join or remain in the Community College Connect Scholarship Program.

ii. Participants will apply to UWA using the standard online application.

iii. In order to ensure sufficient time for scholarship processing, Participants agree to register for classes by published dates that are unique to Community College Connect. These dates are different from those that are not enrolled in Community College Connect. Community College Connect deadlines are published on the UWA website.

iv. The Participant must complete the Community College Connect Scholarship Program verification form and their transcripts from the partner community college must prove completion of all general education requirements and/or indicate that a degree was earned.

UWA reserves the right to change, amend, modify, suspend, continue or terminate all or any part of the acknowledgment either in an individual case or in general, at any time without notice or reason.

Accreditation

The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of West Alabama.

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  8. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “School and Career Counselors and Advisors.” Retrieved December 14, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.