Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies
Students who successfully complete an INTO UAB Graduate Pathway program in Educational Studies are assured progression to a UAB educational studies degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program. This transition to university from an INTO program is called progression.
Degree Program Components
2-Semester:
- 39 credit hour program
- 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 27 credit hours remaining toward degree
1-Semester:
- 39 credit hour program
- 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
- 30 credit hours remaining toward degree
Want to study in the US in January 2021? With our flexible program options, you can choose to study online or on-campus.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
- Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills through internships after completing course work.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) PTEA 53+, IELA 176, Duolingo 120. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 6 January 2021 | 30 April 2021 |
1 Semester
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$16,170 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 44+, INTO Password: 6.0 overall, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, Completion of Academic English Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 6 January 2021 | 13 August 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$28,120 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) PTEA 53+, IELA 176, Duolingo 120. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 5 January 2022 | 22 April 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 44+, INTO Password: 6.0 overall, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, Completion of Academic English Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 22 April 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 5 January 2022 | 12 August 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) PTEA 53+, IELA 176, Duolingo 120. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 6 January 2021 | 30 April 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$16,170 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 44+, INTO Password: 6.0 overall, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, Completion of Academic English Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 6 January 2021 | 13 August 2021 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$28,120 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 80 (20 subscores in 3 sections), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in 3 sections) PTEA 53+, IELA 176, Duolingo 120. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 10 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 5 January 2022 | 22 April 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 65 (16+ minimum subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 minimum subscores), PTEA 44+, INTO Password: 6.0 overall, IELA 169, Duolingo 95, Completion of Academic English Level 4. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | 4 Year Undergraduate degree or equivalent with minimum 2.5 GPA . |
We support you. We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve the goal of studying at a world-class US university.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2021 | 22 April 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 5 January 2022 | 12 August 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 14 |
| Class duration: |
9-13 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses. Minimum 80% in all required ELI courses. Statement of goals and resume required.