Concentration(s):Collaborative Special Education 6-12AutismGifted EducationCollaborative Special Education K-6Early Childhood Special EducationSevere Disabilities
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. $80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission. Minimum Scores for Regular Admission TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026) IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6) Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110) PTE: 59 More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three letters of recommendation Recommendation letters must be from current and former professors and/or supervisory personnel knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic and professional capabilities for all College of Education programs that lead to professional certification
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Most statements of purpose are 1-2 pages long and should describe your background, reasons for attending your chosen graduate program and post-graduation goals. If you have questions regarding content or format, please contact your prospective program.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
For admission to traditional Class A programs of study in collaborative education, early childhood special education, or gifted and talented education, the appropriate prior certification must be held in a teaching field.
For admission to the Class A program of study in severe disabilities, the appropriate prior certification must be held in an appropriate area of special education.
Applicants must also meet the fingerprinting requirement for background clearance.