Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of West Alabama offers an online Bachelor of Science in General Science with Teacher Certification. This program is designed to meet the state's science teacher requirements and provide students with expert-level knowledge to share in the classroom.

Degree Details

• Program Length: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 133
• Course Length: 8-16 weeks
• Cost Per Credit: $325
• Alabama Teaching Certification: Yes

Degree Overview

The online Bachelor of Science in General Science Teacher Certification degree from the University of West Alabama is designed to address the growing need for certified educators in Alabama. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 929,000 new jobs for education professionals are created in the country every year. This program allows students to maintain their full-time professional responsibilities while prioritizing higher education and career advancement.

Who is this Degree For?

• Experienced educators aspiring to become science teachers
• Individuals with teaching experience seeking professional advancement
• Aspiring teachers looking for diverse teaching job opportunities

Program Structure

The program consists of:

• General Education Basic Requirements: 43 hours
• Pre-Core: 12 hours
• Science Core: 44 hours
• Certification Core: 34 hours

Pre-Core

Students must take the following courses if not already completed as part of the UWA Basic Curriculum:

• BY 101: Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
• BY 212: General Botany (4 credits)
• BY 222: General Zoology (4 credits)
• CH 111: General Chemistry I (4 credits)
• CH 112: General Chemistry II (4 credits)
• MH 114: Precalculus Trigonometry (3 credits)
• UWA 101: Freshman Seminar (1 credit)

Science Core

The Science Core consists of 44 hours, including:

• EN 100: Introduction to Environmental Sciences (4 credits)
• ES 100: Introduction to Geology (4 credits)
• BY 231: Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
• BY 232: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• BY 340: Microbiology (4 credits)
• BY 380: Genetics (4 credits)
• CH 321: Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
• PH 201: College Physics I (4 credits)
• PH 202: College Physics II (4 credits)
• Advisor-approved electives in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Geology (3-4 credits)

Certification Core

The Certification Core consists of 31 hours, including:

• ED 300: Introduction to Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
• ED 303: Secondary and Physical Education Classroom Management (3 credits)
• ED 333: Reading Methods Secondary/P-12 (3 credits)
• ED 400: Measurement and Assessment (3 credits)
• ED 405: Technology and Education (3 credits)
• ED 408: Technology Portfolio (1 credit)
• ED 409: Internship, Pre-School through Grade Twelve (12 credits)
• SE 400: Introduction to Special Education (3 credits)

Certification Area

Students must choose one of the following:

• ED 382: Methods of Teaching Language Arts (3 credits)
• ED 383: Methods of Teaching Mathematics (3 credits)
• ED 384: Methods of Teaching Physical Education (3 credits)
• ED 385: Methods of Teaching Science (3 credits)
• ED 386: Methods of Teaching Social Science (3 credits)

Admissions

The admission process involves:

• Completing an online application
• Submitting official transcripts of high school grades or GED scores
• Submitting official college and institution transcripts (if applicable)

Tuition

• Undergraduate tuition is $325 per credit hour
• A $75 technology fee is charged each semester
• The University of West Alabama offers various grants, scholarships, and loans to support students' studies

Transfer Policy

The university has a generous transfer policy, allowing undergraduates to transfer up to 60 credit hours from a two-year college and 90 credit hours from a four-year college with matching courses and curriculums.