Program Overview

Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies

Overview

The Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies is a 2-semester program designed to provide academic, language, and cultural support for international students to succeed at a US university. Upon successful completion of the Pathway program, students are guaranteed progression to a UAB educational studies degree program.

Degree Program Components

• 39 credit hour program
• 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
• 27 credit hours remaining toward degree

Key Information

• A Pathway program provides academic, language, and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
• Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
• Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies

• 2 Semesters
• Service Level Agreement

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA
• English Language Requirements:
  • TOEFL 65 (16 subscores)
  • IELTS 5.5 (5.5 subscores)
  • PTEA 46 (46 subscores)
  • Duolingo 95 (90 subscores)
  • TOEFL Essentials 7.0 (6.5 subscores)
  • Completion of Academic English Level 4
• Class size: 14

Important Dates

• 2025 Fall Start (August)
  • Program start date: 20 August 2025
  • Program end date: 1 May 2026
  • Semester 1 fall: 20 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Semester 2 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
• 2026 Spring Start (January)
  • Program start date: 7 January 2026
  • Program end date: 14 August 2026
  • Semester 1 spring: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
  • Semester 2 summer: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance: $32,630.00
• Tuition fee: $32,630.00
• Approximate cost: $32,630.00
• Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Sample Classes

Semester 1

• TBD: Educational Studies Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: Educational Studies Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• ELI 402: Academic Speaking/Listening I (3 Credit Units)
• ELI 401: Academic Reading and Writing I (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 12 Credit Units

Semester 2

• ELI 403: Academic Reading and Writing II (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: Educational Studies Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• TBD: Educational Studies Major Course (3 Credit Units)
• ELI 404: Academic Speaking and Listening II (3 Credit Units)
• Total credit units: 12 Credit Units

Progression

• Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education-M.A.Ed.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level coursework
  • English level %: Minimum 80% in all ELI courses
  • Additional Requirements
• Educational Studies-Elementary Education-M.A.Ed.
  • Minimum 3.0 in all graduate level courses
  • English level %: Minimum 80% in all ELI courses
  • Additional Requirements
• Educational Studies-Secondary Education-M.A.Ed.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level coursework
  • English level %: Minimum 80% in all ELI courses
  • Additional Requirements
• Special Education-M.A.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
  • English level %: 80% minimum in all ELI courses
  • Additional Requirements
• Physical Education-M.A.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
  • English level %: 80% minimum in all ELI courses
  • Additional Requirements
• English Language Education-M.A.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
  • English level %: 80% minimum in all ELI courses
  • Additional Requirements