Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cost of the
program?
Each didactic course using Electronic Tutorial Instruction (ETI)
(3 semester hours) cost is determined by Academic
Outreach. Additional costs are involved in the software and hardware required.
Q: Has this program been accredited?
Yes. The Academic Outreach Program has been approved by the UA Graduate
School and UA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (SACS).
Q: Is financial aid available?
Yes. Students can apply for financial assistance through the normal UA
channels that are available to all graduate students. If you are
interested in seeking financial aid, call the Office of Student Financial Aid
at 205/348-6756, the fax number is 205/348-2989. Financial Aid is open
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:45 pm central time. Or you may visit
the Graduate School's website
for more information.
Q: Is an e-mail address required?
Yes. You will be assigned a Bama email account. E-mail access is
essential in order to take the courses. You will use your BAMA email account
exclusively. Obtaining a
high bandwidth account on cable television, through satellite, or
DSL will cause fewer problems and far less adds and intrusions on the
normal capabilities of a service, as well as be much less expensive.
Q: How many courses can be transferred into
the program?
Students can transfer up to 6 semester hours of graduate-level
coursework. According to Graduate School policy, the course can be no
more than six (6) years old at the time of graduation. However, not all
courses will necessarily. Courses of full graduate-level credit
earned in a regionally accredited institution where a student was
enrolled in the graduate school may be submitted for review for
inclusion in a degree program. Evaluation of credit for transfer
will not be made until the student has enrolled in the Graduate School
of The University of Alabama. Credit will not be accepted for transfer
from any institution at which the student failed to achieve a "B"
average on all graduate work attempted. In addition, only courses
in which a grade of "B" or higher was will be considered for
transfer. All requirements for the master's degree (including
transfer credits) must be completed during the six years (18 fall,
spring, summer semesters) immediately preceding the date on which the
degree is to be awarded.
A student initiates the request for evaluation of graduate credit
obtained at another institution. It is also the student's
responsibility to assure that an official transcript of the credit
concerned is received by the Graduate School.
Q: How long will it take me to complete the program?
For most working students, the program will take about one-and-a-half
years to complete. Students may be able to complete the program sooner
if they transfer completed courses or wish to work more quickly.
A schedule
of offerings
can help plan enrollment.
Q: Do I need to write a thesis?
No, the thesis is optional. If you wish to write a thesis, appropriate
support will be provided. Please note, however, that selecting the
thesis option will require travel to the University of Alabama campus
in Tuscaloosa. If you do not write a thesis you must take a
comprehensive examination or complete a Capstone Project; the
Interactive Technology degree employs a Capstone Project as a
culminating activity.
Q: What are the standards for admission to
the Graduate School?
Applicants must make a formal admission to UA's Graduate School
and be admitted by the time prior to completing 12 hours as a
non-degree student. The applicant must have a grade point average
(GPA), based on a 4.0 system, of 3.0 overall or 3.0 for the last 60
semester hours in a degree program. Grades received while in a
non-degree status at UA are not included in GPA.
Students who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirement must submit an
entrance examination score to the Graduate School, either the Miller
Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Exam. In addition, applicants
will need to submit a professional portfolio (detailed resume, 3
letters of recommendation, and sample of professional work such as
lessons plans, writing samples, etc.) to the Associate Dean, Dr. Olivia
Kendrick, P.O. Box 870158, Dean's Office, The University of Alabama,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0158.
Please note that effective 1 December 2000, only applicants who do not
meet the 3.0 GPA criterion will be required to submit test scores.
Q: Can I access UA information
electronically?
Yes. Some websites of interest are listed below:
Q: How can I check on my admission status?
The best way to check the status of your official application process
with the Graduate School is to login to the account you created when
you applied at the Tide Guide
website.
Q: How long do I have to finish a
class?
Students have one semester from their start date to complete each
course. This program is a semester-based program.
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