Online Bachelor’s in Education

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Begin Your Education Career and Learn Online

Your education career goals are within reach with an online bachelor’s in education from the University of West Alabama Online. Choose from three certification and non-certification options that prepare you to succeed in the classroom and improve learning outcomes for students. UWA delivers these affordable bachelor’s in education programs in a fully online format, providing the flexibility to study on your schedule.

The University of West Alabama Online offers a culturally and intellectually diverse environment designed with the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. From application to graduation, you can benefit from our affordable tuition, personal support and generous credit transfer policy.

  • The University of West Alabama is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • The Julia S. Tutwiler College of Education’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Alabama Department of Education.
  • All educator certification programs are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • UWA Online is proud to offer tuition that is among the most affordable in the state.

Fully Online Undergraduate Education Degrees

Discover flexible programs designed for your budget and schedule.

Online | 3-4 Years | 6-8 Week Courses

Prepare to promote children’s mental and physical well-being with the BS in Early Childhood Development program. You’ll build your knowledge in topics that span education, growth and development, literature, technology and special needs. This program does not lead to a professional certification.

Online | 3-4 Years | 6-8 Week Courses

Become an elementary school teacher in an online format designed for working teachers. While seeking your BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (P-3/K-6) degree, you can learn from one of the leading trainers of educators in the state.

Online | 3-4 Years | 6-8 Week Courses

Get certified in Collaborative Teacher/Special Education so you can teach grades K-6 or K-6/K-12. By completing this program online, you can add versatility to your teaching career.

Online | 3-4 Years | 6-8 Week Courses

Become a certified educator with the online Bachelor of Science in General Science: Teacher Certification program. As the state’s first fully online degree of its kind, this program will prepare you to make a difference in the lives of your students through innovative teaching methods.

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 to balance 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.

Elevate Your Impact On Students’ Lives

Seek your bachelor’s degree with UWA Online to gain qualifications for providing developmentally appropriate educational experiences. You can learn from expert faculty to build the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in special education, early childhood and elementary education settings.

Pursue Your Dream Job

Achieve your goals as an educator by building teaching skills and preparing to meet the development needs of young learners. Our programs impart the qualifications needed to teach in the classroom or administer early childhood education programs.

Career Paths in Education

  1. Childcare center director: $46,818 per year1
  2. Elementary school teacher: $61,350 per year2
  3. Preschool teacher: $30,210 per year3
  4. Special education teacher: $61,820 per year4

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Save on Your Education With the Teacher Connect Scholarship

You can take advantage of a $50 per credit hour scholarship with the Teacher Connect Scholarship Program. Apply your scholarship to any online bachelor’s in education degree for teacher certification. Applicants must work in a school system participating in Teacher Connect and maintain other eligibility requirements.

Accreditation

The University of West Alabama is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Julia Tutwiler College of Education’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Sources

  1. Payscale. “Average Child Care Center Director Salary.” Retrieved December 16, 2022, from https://www.payscale.com/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers.” Retrieved December 16, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Preschool Teachers.” Retrieved December 16, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Special Education Teachers.” Retrieved December 14, 2022, from https://www.bls.gov/.