BS Early Childhood/Elementary Education (P-3/K-6)
Certification
Program Detail
Next Start Date
January 13
Est. Program Length
3-4 years
Credit Hours
127
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$325
Alabama Teaching Certification
Yes
Degree Overview
Advance your career in education with the online bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education. Learn from one of the leading trainers of educators in the state, in an online format designed for working teachers. Most of your degree can be completed online. Your internship and field experience courses must be completed in an Alabama-approved school. Build your knowledge and skills in a flexible online environment from one of Alabama’s oldest and most prestigious universities.
The online bachelor’s degree in elementary education at UWA is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Who is this degree for?
- Individuals seeking a bachelor’s degree program.
- Individuals seeking employment opportunities in elementary education.
- Individuals seeking a Class B Professional Educator Certificate.
- Individuals seeking to graduate faster with Competency-Based Education.
Mentor Collective
The UWA Mentor Collective program enhances your online learning experience by linking you one-on-one with a mentor. Students learn what to expect in school, while mentors build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.
Competency-Based Education
Competency-Based Education (CBE) awards credit for how much you know, not how much time you spend in class. The CBE track is UWA’s most flexible option, allowing you to set the pace of your own education and complete as many courses as you want each term. Contact an enrollment counselor or your academic advisor today to find out how CBE can reduce your time to graduation.
Program Detail
Next Start Date
January 13
Est. Program Length
3-4 years
Credit Hours
127
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$325
Alabama Teaching Certification
Yes
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Course Details
Total Hours: 127
Program Completion Requirements
General Requirements for Admission to the Internship:
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Admissions
An educator candidate may be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program under the following provisions:
- Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
- Educator candidates seeking certification must submit an application to the Educator Preparation Program (EdPP) after completion of 45-60 semester hours but no later than two semesters prior to expected enrollment in the internship.
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken English.
- Applicants must have already completed and passed all required basic curriculum courses.
- Applicants must have at least a 2.75 quality-point ratio on all courses in general education, in the teaching field(s), in professional studies, and a 2.75 on overall college work. (No grade less than a “C” will be accepted.)
- A passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills test (formerly the Basic Skills Assessment portion of the Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program) is required. Only official score reports from the testing company are accepted.
- Three UWA faculty interviews/recommendations designed to provide further information on the applicant’s dispositions, interests, and aptitudes, consistent with the requirements for successful teaching, must be on file.
- A transfer student is eligible to apply for admission to the Educator Preparation Program during the first semester of residence. Such a student must achieve a 2.75 quality-point ratio on a course load of at least twelve semester hours attempted during the first semester of residence, in addition to having a 2.75 quality-point ratio on transferred credit with no grade less than a “C”.
- Fingerprint Clearance. A successful background clearance through ABI and FBI is required for admission to the Educator Preparation Program and for participating in clinical experiences in schools. Fingerprinting is completed in ED 300.
- All the requirements listed above must be met before an educator candidate is allowed to register for designated EdPP courses, including the internship.
Tuition
Undergraduate tuition is $325 per credit hour. There is a $60 technology fee each semester.
The University of West Alabama is dedicated to keeping education costs affordable and providing students with a full range of grants, scholarships and loans. Approximately 80 percent of UWA students receive some type of financial aid to support their studies. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for UWA is 001024.
Transfer
We have a generous transfer policy at every degree level. Undergraduates transferring from a two-year college are eligible to transfer up to 60 credit hours and up to 90 credit hours from a four-year college with matching courses and curriculums.
