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1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.*91ÌÒÉ« students applying to a 91ÌÒÉ« graduate program in the College of Education and Professional Studies should complete a transcript request form (PDF) found on the University Registrar's Office website.
   
   In the Name/Organization field for the transcript recipient write, "91ÌÒÉ« Graduate School". There is no charge associated with this request. This option applies only to 91ÌÒÉ« transcripts for students applying to 91ÌÒÉ« graduate programs.

 

2. GPA Requirement: A minimum overall grade-point-average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale based on the GPA used as the basis for granting the degree and posted on the official transcript from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned OR a 2.5 GPA on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work posted on the official transcript from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned.
   
   GPA Exception: Individuals who have earned a bachelor 's degree from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned and who do not have a qualifying GPA for admission may seek admission based on a qualifying score of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). For the GRE, this standard is defined as having a score at the 50th percentile on all of the following subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. For the Miller Analogies Test, students must have a score at or above the 50th percentile based on the total group percentile rank score. For Alternative Class A programs, applicants must submit a qualifying alternate score on the Alabama-prescribed Praxis subject-area test.

 

3. A valid bachelor’s-level Class B Professional Educator Certificate in any teaching field.
   
   
4. Personal statement on applicant's career goals and purpose for graduate study.

 

1. When does the Alt. Masters of Education program begin?
   Students are admitted into the program every semester (Spring, Summer, and Fall).
2. How long does the program take to complete?
   The program is 42 credit hours (14 courses. Courses are readily available every semester allowing students to take a full load (9 hrs) without difficulty. The amount of time to complete the program depends upon how many courses are taken each semester. Students taking a full load (9 hours a semester) can expect to finish in 5-6 semesters while those who are working or have other responsibilities along with school may take a bit longer.
3. Will I be able to keep working while taking classes?
   All of the education courses (except practicum and student teaching) are offered online. As a result, most students are able to maintain full-time employment until their final semester of student teaching.

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
   
   Official transcripts* can be sent by mail or electronically. *91ÌÒÉ« students applying to a 91ÌÒÉ« graduate program in the College of Education and Professional Studies should complete a transcript request form (PDF) found on the University Registrar's Office website.
   
   In the Name/Organization field for the transcript recipient write, "91ÌÒÉ« Graduate School". There is no charge associated with this request. This option applies only to 91ÌÒÉ« transcripts for students applying to 91ÌÒÉ« graduate programs.

 

2. GPA Requirement: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or a master’s or higher degree with a GPA of at least 3.0. This GPA must be documented on the official transcript of the degree granting institution and must be the GPA that was used as the basis for granting the degree, not a GPA that includes post-degree courses.
   
   GPA Exception for unconditional admission to Alternative Class A State Department of Education-approved programs: Individuals who have earned a bachelor 's degree from a regionally accredited institution at the time the degree was earned and do not meet the minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5, but have at least a 2.0 overall undergraduate GPA, may seek provisional admission to an Alternative Class A program if the alternate score on the Alabama prescribed Praxis subject-area test is obtained. The alternate scores can be found on the Alternate Score Requirements document at www.alsde.edu (Department Offices: Educator Assessment: Educator Assessment Policies). The ONLY tests and scores accepted are those listed on the Alternate Score Requirements document. All other requirements for admission must also be met.

 

3. Clear Alabama State Department of Education background check.
   
   
   
   

 

4. Complete Option 1: Passing score on the  or Option 2: An academic major in English, Reading, or Foreign Language or an academic major in Communications with 19 hours in upper-division English, Reading, or Foreign Languages; or 32 semester hours with a minimum of 19 hours in upper-division English, Reading, or Foreign Languages.

 

5. Personal statement on applicant's career goals and purpose for graduate study (Upload document within application in WebAdmit).

 

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Academic Advisor:

Susan Ferguson, Ph.D.
ESOL
Ph: (251) 380-2797
ferguson@southalabama.edu