1. Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Alabama

2. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction has many outstanding programs and degree opportunities. We are certain there IS a program for YOU.

3. Earn a Master’s degree (MA), an Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.), or a Doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in the following fields: Elementary Education Elementary Education ESL ESL Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Language Arts Language Arts Mathematics Mathematics Sciences Sciences Social Sciences Social Sciences Computers & Applied Technology (Master’s Only) Computers & Applied Technology (Master’s Only)

4. Programs in Curriculum and Instruction …emphasize the contextual basis for learning, especially within the ever-expanding global community …emphasize the contextual basis for learning, especially within the ever-expanding global community … focus, at least in part, on the constructivist nature of the teaching-learning process … focus, at least in part, on the constructivist nature of the teaching-learning process … highlight the need to employ relevant, up-to- date instructional methodologies appropriate for all learners … highlight the need to employ relevant, up-to- date instructional methodologies appropriate for all learners

5. Our programs provide hands-on instruction that equips educators with the latest technological tools and resources…

6. Our graduate programs provide the opportunity to showcase your work…

7. Graduate students and faculty members have the opportunity to present at conferences and seminars…

8. Our faculty work closely with students…

9. Our students participate in valuable classroom experiences…

10. Graduate School Admission Procedures Visit the Graduate School instructions page at http://graduate.ua.edu/application/instructions_ dom_deg.html to see detailed information Visit the Graduate School instructions page at http://graduate.ua.edu/application/instructions_ dom_deg.html to see detailed information http://graduate.ua.edu/application/instructions_ dom_deg.html http://graduate.ua.edu/application/instructions_ dom_deg.html Take the following steps: Take the following steps: –Complete the Electronic Application Form ($25 Application Fee) Electronic Application Form Electronic Application Form –Complete the Electronic Statement of Purpose Form Electronic Statement of Purpose FormElectronic Statement of Purpose Form –Send 2 Official College Transcripts directly from your college registrar to the Graduate School –Pass appropriate entrance examinations: either the GRE or the MAT (Test scores are active and acceptable 5 years after taking the test) –Send 3 completed Letters of Recommendation to the Program of Curriculum and Instruction Letters of Recommendation Letters of Recommendation –Visit the Graduate School at http://graduate.ua.edu http://graduate.ua.edu

11. Graduate School Admission Procedure Ph.D. and Ed.D. candidates must also complete the following: Ph.D. and Ed.D. candidates must also complete the following: –1. Complete the Declaration of Intent Form Declaration of Intent FormDeclaration of Intent Form –2. Complete a word-processed Letter of Intent  A concise expression of student's goals or professional plans indicating how this program would benefit him/her in achieving the goals –3. Submit a curriculum vita –4. Complete a Diagnostic Examination  To assess the student's ability to write, research, and analyze; Given once each semester –5. Interview with a Faculty Member (usually 20 minutes in length) –All Materials are to be submitted to the department chair in Graves Hall.

12. Financial Assistance is Available Graduate Teaching Assistantships Graduate Teaching Assistantships Graduate Research Assistantships Graduate Research Assistantships Graduate Assistant Health Insurance Benefit Graduate Assistant Health Insurance Benefit –More information can be found at the University of Alabama Graduate School website University of Alabama Graduate School website University of Alabama Graduate School website

13. More Education Increases Earning Power Over the course of 27 years of teaching in the Tuscaloosa City school system… Over the course of 27 years of teaching in the Tuscaloosa City school system… –A Bachelor’s Degree will earn $1,109,904 –A Master’s Degree will earn $1,263,680 –An Ed.S. Degree will earn $1,372,312 –A Ph.D or Ed.D. will earn $1,474,547 –* According to information obtained from the Tuscaloosa City Schools website

14. More Education Increases Earning Power Over the course of 27 years of teaching in the Tuscaloosa County school system… Over the course of 27 years of teaching in the Tuscaloosa County school system… –A Bachelor’s Degree will earn $1,105,174 –A Master’s Degree will earn $1,265,585 –An Ed.S. Degree will earn $1,368,110 –A Ph.D or Ed.D. will earn $1,466,942 –* According to information obtained from the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education; calculations based upon 9 Month Contracts.

15. Come visit us in Graves Hall Or visit us online at http://education.ua.edu http://education.ua.edu