2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Bulletin of the School of Graduate Studies

The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of The University of West Alabama may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website https://www.sacscoc.org.

Further Accreditations:

• Master of Business Administration program is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; the Doctor of Business Administration program is pending accreditation with the first graduating class.

• Certification programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

• Master of Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

Memberships:

• The American Association of State Colleges and Universities

• The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

• The Conference of Southern Graduate Schools

• The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences

• Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities

• Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)

Catalog 2026-2027

Published By
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 35470
Telephone: (205) 652-3400

The curricula, course descriptions, and academic policies and procedures appearing in this catalog are subject to change without prior notice to individual students. Students can be provided with information on changes by contacting the School of Graduate Studies.

Volume 56

September 2026

The University is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation, in employment or the provision of services.