The School of Education and Human Sciences Student Ambassadors (SOESA) program is a student leadership opportunity within the school. Ambassadors assist with recruitment and retention initiatives. They are required to attend recruitment events such as UAB Day, Scholarship Reception, and Transfer Day. They also help with student engagement events, such as Homecoming, Welcome Week, and the Student Award Ceremony.
Becoming an Ambassador
Student Ambassadors are selected each spring semester and can serve continuing terms. Membership is open to all full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least 12 credit hours in the UAB School of Education and Human Sciences. After applying, qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Students selected to become an ambassador will be notified via email.
Ambassadors are expected to maintain a positive attitude, 3.0 cumulative GPA, leadership training, monthly meetings, and at least 2-4 recruitment and student engagement events per semester.
Applications will open in Spring 2025 for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Meet the 2024-2025 Student Ambassadors
Cherea Hester
President
Hometown: Lineville, Alabama
Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Graduation Year: 2025
Carleen Horace
Ashley Adams
Marianee Pichardo
Grissom Pierce
Haleigh Horton
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Major: Community Health and Human Services
Graduation Year: 2025
Delia Strack
Jasmine Fisher
Haley Nguyen
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
Major: Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science
Cooper Skelley
Robyn Stevens
Major: Early Childhood Education
Zoe Champion
Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Leah Hines
Major: Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
Scarlett Daibes
Major: Kinesiology (Sports Psyiology)
An application for a degree must be completed by the specified deadline in order for a student to be considered eligible for graduation.
Undergraduate Application for Degree
The Office of Student Services reviews applications for degrees before submitting them to the Registrar's Office for final approval. Please follow the deadlines listed on the academic calendar opens a new website. Your graduation will be delayed one full semester if the deadline is not met.
Submission Instructions
Read the undergraduate section of the Register to Graduate opens a new website page on UAB's Commencement website for detailed instructions on how to submit your application for degree. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Services.
Graduate Application for Degree
Graduate applications for degrees are submitted electronically through BlazerNet opens a new website.
IMPORTANT: Please follow the deadlines below, not the deadlines listed on the Graduate School website. Your graduation will be delayed one full semester if the deadline below is not met.
| If you plan to graduate at the end of the: | The application is due: |
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| Fall Semester | July 1 |
| Spring Semester | November 1 |
| Summer Semester | April 1 |
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Services.
Reasonable Accommodations
UAB is committed to providing an accessible learning experience for all students. If you are a student with a disability that qualifies under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and you require accommodations, please contact Disability Support Services (DSS) for information on accommodations, registration, and procedures. Requests for reasonable accommodations involve an interactive process and consist of a collaborative effort among the student, DSS, faculty, and staff. If you are registered with DSS, please contact the instructor to discuss accommodations that may be necessary in this course. If you have a disability but have not contacted Disability Support Services, please call (205) 934-4205 or visit their website opens a new website.
E-Mail Requirement
UAB requires that each candidate use their UAB e-mail address for official communication. If you encounter trouble or problems with your e-mail address, please contact ASK-IT at (205) 996-5555 or through their website opens a new website.
Oral and Written Communication
School of Education and Human Sciences (SOEHS) faculty members expect all candidates to be proficient in the areas of spoken and written communication. Consequently, the course instructor reserves the right to recommend remediation for any candidate whose oral and written communication skills are considered unsatisfactory. This remediation might include an objective diagnostic writing evaluation or completion of an appropriate writing course (e.g., EDU 210 for undergraduate students; GRD 727 for graduate students).
Policies Regarding Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct
Faculty members expect all members of the academic community to function according to the highest ethical and professional standards. Academic dishonesty and misconduct includes, but is not limited to, acts of abetting, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and misrepresentation. Candidates are expected to honor the UAB Honor Code, Academic Code of Conduct, Student Code of Conduct, and Non-Academic Code of Conduct. Information regarding UAB’s policies regarding these Codes of Conduct is located on the SOEHS conduct policies page.
Turn-It-In Policy
NOTE: Instructors May Choose to Keep or Delete this Section
The SOEHS is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic honesty. The instructor reserves the right to utilize electronic means to help prevent plagiarism. Candidates agree that by taking this course all assignments are subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com. Assignments submitted to Turnitin.com will be included as source documents in the Turn-It-In.com restricted access database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The instructor will identify assignments that candidates must submit to Turn-It-In. Candidates are required to submit the complete Turn-It-In originality report for their paper along with a hard copy or electronic copy of the paper, as determined by the instructor. Properly quoted and cited text will show up as a match on Turn-It-In. The originality report will allow the candidate and the instructor to detect accurate attribution as well as plagiarism.
Grade Appeal Process
Unless otherwise stated in a program-specific handbook, or unless the appeal involves a student teaching grade (see Student Teaching Handbook), the grade appeal process will include the steps below in the order listed. The appeal process must be initiated before the end of the term immediately following the term in which the grade was given. Appeals initiated after this time will not be considered.
- Instructor level: The student contacts the instructor to discuss the grade concern. If there is not a satisfactory resolution at that level, the student may appeal to the chair of the department under which the course is taught.
- Chair level: Within 10 working days of receiving the instructor’s response, the student submits a written grade appeal and supporting evidence to the chair of the department. The chair will review this information and seek any additional information from the student or the instructor in order to render a decision. The decision will be based on the relevant information provided, and will be sent to the student in writing. If there is not a satisfactory resolution at that level, the student may appeal to the dean.
- Dean level: Within 10 working days of receiving the department chair’s response, the student forwards the written appeal and supporting evidence to the dean. The dean will review this information and seek any additional information from the student, the chair, or the instructor that may be needed to render a decision. The decision will be based on the relevant information provided, and will be sent to the student in writing. The grade appeal process ends at the dean’s level.
IRB Compliance Policy
This course involves, or may involve, a research project. No stage of the research project for this course is to begin prior to the candidate, course instructor, and candidate advisor receiving a stamped copy of the IRB Approval Form. Initiating any stage of the research prior to such formal approval is a violation of UAB and School of Education and Human Sciences guidelines and will result in failing the course. This policy has been approved by the School of Education and Human Sciences and the UAB Institutional Review Board. The UAB Institutional Review Board may impose additional consequences. Students may request additional information about IRB requirements from the Office for Research Grant Support: EB 233. (205) 975-5388.
Title IX Policy
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to providing an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment. If you have been the victim or sexual discrimination, harassment, misconduct, or assault we encourage you to report the incident. UAB provides several avenues for reporting. For more information about Title IX, policy, reporting, protections, resources and supports, please visit uab.edu/titleix opens a new website for UAB’s Title IX Policy and UAB’s Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.
Undergraduate Academic and Non-Academic Misconduct Policy
The School of Education and Human Sciences expects all members of its academic community to function according to the highest ethical and professional standards. Students, faculty, and the administration of the institution must be involved to ensure this quality of academic conduct.
Academic misconduct undermines the purpose of education. Such behavior is a serious violation of the trust that must exist among faculty and students for a university to nurture intellectual growth and development. Academic misconduct can generally be defined as all acts of dishonesty in an academic or related matter. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following categories of behavior:
- ABETTING: or helping another student commit an act of academic dishonesty. Allowing someone to copy your quiz answers or use your work as their own are examples of abetting.
- CHEATING: use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, study aids, the answers of others, or computer-related information.
- PLAGIARISM: claiming as your own the ideas, words, data, computer programs, creative compositions, artwork, etc., done by someone else. Examples include improper citation of referenced works, use of commercially available scholarly papers, failure to cite sources, or copying another’s ideas.
- FABRICATION: presenting as genuine falsified data, citations, or quotations.
- MISREPRESENTATION: falsification, alteration, or misstatement of the contents of documents, academic work, or other materials related to academic matters, including work substantially done for one class as work done for another without receive prior approval from the instructor.
Violations of the Academic Code of Conduct are punishable by a range of penalties from receiving a failing grade on an assignment or examination to an F in the course. Any course grade of F for academic misconduct supersedes any other grade or notation for that class.
In the event of a suspected violation of the Academic Code of Conduct, the following procedure is followed:
- Upon reaching the conclusion that academic dishonesty may have occurred and that action is warranted, the instructor should inform the student of the charge as soon as possible. The student has the right to hear the instructor’s reasons for making the charge, to inspect all relevant evidence in the instructor’s possession, and to respond to the charge. Based on the student’s response and all the evidence, the instructor will determine if a penalty is appropriate. If a penalty is deemed appropriate, the instructor informs the student of the action to be taken. If the student is not in agreement with the findings or the penalty, the instructor will provide the student with a written statement of the action taken and the basis for it. A copy of this letter will be sent to the chair of the department.
- Within two weeks of this notification of a judgment of academic dishonesty, the student may appeal the instructor’s decision by letter to the chair of the department or his/her designated representative. The chair, acting expeditiously, should take testimony from the student, the instructor, and all appropriate witnesses and make a decision. If the chair reverses the finding of academic misconduct, the instructor must re-examine the work in question and assign credit without prejudice. In the event the chair is the instructor in the course, the dean will replace the chair in the appeal process.
- In those cases where a grade of F is assigned in the course and the student has utilized the appeal process described above (#2), the student has two weeks to appeal the decision by letter to the dean of the school responsible for the course. The dean, acting expeditiously, should review the evidence, hear any additional information that may be forthcoming, and make the final decision.
Advising in the Office of Student Services is a collaborative process. Advisors help you understand degree, graduation, and certification requirements; aid in the selection and sequence of coursework; and assist in solving academic problems.
- For graduate programs, please see specific degree pages for advisors and program coordinators.
- For students interested in teaching science or math, visit UABTeach opens a new website.
How to Schedule an Undergraduate Advising Appointment
Appointments are 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 45 minutes.
Schedule an Appointment Opens an external link.
Advising appointments are available via ZOOM as well. If you have questions, please call (205) 934-7530.
15-minute appointments are best for student account holds, finalization of semester schedule, adding/dropping semester courses, and acquiring Registration Access Codes (RAC).
30-minute appointments are best for semester-to-semester planning, course selection, program-specific requirements, and student information systems, such as BlazerNet and GPA.
45-minute appointments are best for GPA challenges, challenging academic work and future success, academic appeals, and academic probation/suspension.
Advisors
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Academic Advisor II Carina Hardy -
Academic Advisor IV Assistant Director, Office of Student Services Christopher Scott
Tips for a Successful Advising Appointment
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Before Your Appointment
- Know your advisor’s name and phone number (go to BlazerNET if you have forgotten).
- Contact your advisor or appropriate advising office if you have a question or problem.
- Come prepared.
- If it’s time to register for classes, have an idea of the courses you’d like to take.
- Check the Graduation Planning System (GPS) often and refer to the class schedule via BlazerNet.
- If you have a question about transfer classes, bring in the course catalog from the school or schools from which you are transferring credit.
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During Your Appointment
- Ask questions about your classes and degree requirements, policies and procedures, and your long-range goals or major.
- Ask your advisor to clarify any prerequisites or curriculum requirements you don’t understand.
- Be honest.
- You can expect your advisor to know and explain policies, help you understand your course and major requirements, be realistic with you, keep your conversation confidential, and refer you to appropriate sources for any help you need.
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After Your Appointment
- Keep any information your advisor gives you.
- Follow through with what your advisor tells you to do.
- Be responsible for your decisions.
- You can expect your advisor to keep notes of your plans and goals.
- Check the Graduation Planning System opens a new website (GPS) often.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When should I meet with my advisor?
At the beginning of each semester, during registration periods, when facing challenges or difficulties, and whenever you want to check-in on your academic progress.
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How do I schedule an appointment with my academic advisor?
Students can schedule an appointment with their respective academic advisor opens a new website. The advisors’ names are located under the School of Education.
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What is considered a full-time student?
Undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester to be considered full-time students.
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Who should I speak with if I want to change majors?
We recommend scheduling meetings with both your current academic advisor and an advisor in the new major you are considering before finalizing a decision to change majors. It would be beneficial to discuss potential implications on your graduation timeline and requirements. Please keep in mind that general education requirements for your current major may not directly transfer to the new major.
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Can I graduate in four years without having to take summer classes?
Graduating within a four-year timeframe is achievable, although success is contingent upon variables such as course workload, class scheduling, student dedication, and successfully passing required examinations.
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How can I prepare for my advising appointment?
To prepare, please familiarize yourself with your academic plan, determine the courses you wish to take, and establish your goals. This will enable us to identify the necessary steps to help you achieve success.
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Am I ready for TEP?
Upon successful completion of the Praxis exam and all pre-TEP coursework as outlined in the TEP Requirements checklist, you can be considered for the Teacher Education Program (TEP). However, please meet with your advisor to ensure you are staying on track to meet these admission requirements.
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How do I complete transient coursework at another university/college?
Students go on BlazerNet under the “Links/Forms” tab and click on “Transient/Letter of Good Standing Form” on the right side of the page under the “Forms” column. Upon completion of the form, students submit it electronically to the Registrar’s Office. Students will then receive a “Letter of Good Standing” from the UAB Registrar’s Office via e-mail. Students can then submit the letter to the institution that they will complete the coursework.
After course completion, students must request that the institution sends their transcript to the UAB Registrar’s Office for processing.
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Am I required to take the math placement assessment?
Students who have no math credit or no math credit above the remedial level who wish to register for a math course at UAB must take the ALEKS Math Placement Test (MPA). Students who do not take the MPA or do not score higher than a 30 will be placed in a remedial level math course. It can be take up to three times.
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What is the maximum number of credits that I can transfer to UAB?
Transfer credit allowance:
- Two-year institutions/community colleges: max 60 hours for transfer
- Four-year institutions: there is no limit on transfer credits but you must ensure that you meet the 25% residency requirement to graduate from UAB.
Through the generosity of donors, the UAB School of Education and Human Sciences offers many scholarships for current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students, both currently enrolled and incoming. Most scholarships range from $500 to $5,000 annually, with exceptions depending on need and applicants.
All scholarships on UAB's campus must go through the UAB BSMART System opens a new website. For current deadlines and other information, please visit that website.
All Scholarships and Awards are for students in good standing and pursuing degrees from the School of Education and Human Sciences. Other stipulations and requirements are noted below in each scholarship description and the application process.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding SEHS scholarships or your tuition support needs fall outside of the annual application process, please
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William Oversteegen Bond Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. John C. Mayer and Dr. Jeanne S. Hutchison are long-time mathematics professors at UAB who are deeply invested in supporting future teachers in the STEM disciplines. William Bond received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from UAB and was a mathematics teacher at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. With this scholarship, Dr. Mayer and Dr. Hutchison are paying tribute to Mr. Bond's love of learning, passion for teaching, and desire to help students achieve. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students who participate in the UABTeach program and intend to teach in the STEM disciplines.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be admitted to an undergraduate program in a STEM discipline for teacher education preparation through UABTeach and/or the School of Education.
- Preference shall be given to those students with a career goal of teaching mathematics.
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Dr. Lydia L. Alexander Endowed Student Award in Education
Dr. Lydia L. Alexander was a long-time faculty member and served six years as Assistant Dean in the School of Education. She retired in 1998, but continues to work in and give back to the community through Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and other charitable organizations. Dr. Alexander received the Lifetime Achiever award from the Oliver Robinson Foundation in 2012 and remains an ardent proponent of quality education.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a Junior or Senior student seeking a degree in Secondary Education from the School.
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Beta Chi ESG Clint Bruess Health Education Scholarship
In 2009 and in recognition of his long hears of service to UAB and the School of Education, the Eta Sigma Gamma Beta Chi chapter Executive Board at UAB established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Clint E. Bruess. Dr. Bruess was a School faculty member, and served Chair of the Department of Human Studies from 1981 through 1987 and subsequently as Dean of the School of Education from 1988 until 1999.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a Health Education-related major.
- Applicants should demonstrate solid academic promise and have earned at least a 3. 3 grade point average.
- Preference will be given to members of the Beta Chi Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma.
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The Catharine Comer Friend Endowed Scholarship
Catharine Comer Friend was very active in the Birmingham community, serving as Executive Director of the Birmingham Kiwanis Club and Chair of the International Association of Kiwanis Secretaries, and was a member of The Junior League of Birmingham, the Linly Heflin Unit, and the Women’s Fund. She was an ardent supporter of UAB and the Greater Birmingham area, and deeply committed to education. This scholarship was created in 2006 by Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Friend III.
Criteria:
- Preference will be given to students who wish to teach in schools that serve predominantly disadvantaged students and/or in an urban setting in Alabama.
- Applicants should have earned at least an overall 3.0 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) in coursework prior to the time of application.
- Preference will be given to those deserving financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
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The Layla Ghabayen Education Scholarship
Layla Ghabayen was an education major at the UAB School of Education. She was involved in a fatal auto accident in 2010, and her loving parents, Waleed and Cynthia Ghabayen, and family wanted a way to keep her spirit alive and create a lasting tribute to her and the joy she derived from helping others learn. The oldest of four, Ms. Ghabayen was industrious, intelligent, enthusiastic, curious, and committed to working with children – her dream was to be a teacher and mother. Each year, a student recipient is chosen who best exemplifies the selfless and energetic qualities of Ms. Ghabayen.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to the Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education Program.
- Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA.
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The Virginia Horns-Marsh Scholarship
Dr. Virginia Horns-Marsh began her UAB career in 1969, when the University was first designated as an autonomous institution. She worked tirelessly to promote early childhood education and served as the Director of the School’s Early Childhood Education Program, Early Childhood Education Doctoral Program and Metropolitan Education Studies, as Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. A gift from Dr. Horns-Marsh and gifts from family, friends and colleagues created this Scholarship to provide opportunities for success to future Early Childhood Educator candidates.
Criteria:
- Preference will be given to students enrolled in Early Childhood Education and Development of Health Education/Health Promotion in the School.
- In the absence of such applicant, consideration may be given to exceptional doctoral students in the School of Education, then exceptional graduate students in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education.
- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all coursework.
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The Dr. Delbert H. and Dr. Roberta Long School of Education Endowed Scholarship
As long-time UAB faculty, Dr Delbert Long and Dr. Roberta Long distinguished themselves by their commitment to educating future teachers and education administrators. Before coming to UAB, Doctors Long taught in Nepal, Indonesia, Czechoslovakia and Germany, among other places, sharing their love of learning and passion for education. They created this scholarship in order to make access to an education degree easier for students and thereby fostering opportunities to train quality teachers for future generations.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be an undergraduate enrolled in or admitted to TEP.
- In the absence of such an applicant, consideration may be given to students enrolled in the Alternative Master’s Program.
- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- Applicants must demonstrate a successful work and/or leadership experience.
- Preference will be given to must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
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The Maryann Manning Endowed Literacy Scholarship
Upon Dr. Maryann Manning’s retirement from UAB, friends, colleagues and admirers created this scholarship as a tribute to her many years of service and passion to enhance literacy learning around the world.
Criteria:
- Preference will be given to those involved with quality literacy instruction in pre-K through 6th grade.
- Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Preference will be given to those who show financial need as determined by UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
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The Kathryn Cramer Morgan Memorial Scholarship
A long-time resident of Birmingham, Mrs. Morgan was an esteemed employee at UAB, serving as administrative assistant to Dr. S. Richards Hill Jr., UAB’s second president. She and her husband, Mr. Thomas Henry Morgan, were active participants in University life for over four decades, hosting numerous international students pursuing degrees at UAB. Her loving husband created this scholarship after her death in 1990 as a way to memorialize and honor her life and passion to improve our education systems with enhanced teaching and scholarship.
Criteria:
- In the absence of qualified student candidates, visiting scholars or professors may be funded.
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The National Alumni Society Dean’s Scholarship
The National Alumni Society Dean’s Scholarship is a school-wide scholarship given by the National Alumni Society.
Criteria:
- Students should be able to demonstrate solid academic promise and leadership qualities.
- Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA.
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The Dr. Eddie P. Ort Endowed Award
Dr. Eddie P. Ort spent is career training educators, both in the UAB classrooms and with in-service education programs for elementary and middle school teachers in the greater Birmingham area. He was a recognized leader in social studies education. Dr. Ort and his family created this Scholarship to assist deserving students conducting their final Research Project in the Educational Specialist Degree program.
Criteria:
- Applicants must have a faculty advisor’s approval to begin an Educational Specialist Research Project.
- Preference will be given to students beginning their research project.
- If no first-time research students apply, students already engaged in a research project may be eligible.
- Recipients should have a strong academic record of performance, and evidence of continued professional excellence will be expected.
- Preference will be given to applicants with teaching or other professional experience commensurate the goals of their respective program field(s).
- Preference will be given to applicants currently employed in their respective field(s).
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The Mildred, Mack and Blanche Stewart Teacher Education Endowed Scholarship
Mildred Stewart Snipes was the first elementary guidance counselor in the Jefferson County Public School System, working 36 years at Gardendale Elementary School. Her firm belief when women have access to education, their cultural influence will permeate their families as well as the children they teach. Mrs. Snipes created this scholarship to create opportunities to assist students in becoming strong, passionate and well-trained educators who will positively impact students’ lives. It is a memorial to her parents Mack and Blanche Stewart who fostered a love of learning and sense of giving back to the community.
Criteria:
- Applicants must have graduated from the Jefferson County Public School System, or Spain Park, Leeds, Hewitt-Trussville, or any high school in Bibb, Blount, Cullman, St. Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa or Walker Counties.
- Preference will be given to entering freshman.
- If no freshmen apply, consideration may be given to transfer students from community colleges that attended previously mentioned schools.
- Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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The Tevendale Family Scholarship
Jackie and William Alan “Bill” Tevendale are long-time supporters of education and educational opportunities in the greater Birmingham area. Both remain active volunteers, and Mr. Tevendale was the first Alabamian recognized with the National Operation School Bell Award by the Assistance League. The entire Tevendale family equally values educational opportunities, and with this scholarship intends to create opportunity for future educators who will, in turn, leave a positive impact on the community.
Criteria:
- Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
- Preference will be given to first generation college students.
- Preference will be given to students who are active in their communities, including the UAB community.
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School of Education Alumni Scholarship
Applicants should be currently enrolled in or admitted to a degree seeking program in UAB School of Education.
Criteria:
- Preference will be given to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- Preference will be given to those who show financial need as determined by UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
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The Early Childhood Education Graduate Student Award
A thoughtful donor and friend of the UAB School of Education has created an award to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the UAB School of Education Early Childhood Education program.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to a graduate degree-granting program in Early Childhood Education.
- Preference shall be given to students pursuing a doctoral degree.
- The Award is not renewable.
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Glenda R. Elliott Endowed Scholarship
The Glenda R. Elliott Endowed Scholarship was created by faculty in the Counseling Program in the School of Education and members of the UAB Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota in honor and tribute to Dr. Elliott and her years of service to UAB. Dr. Elliott is a licensed professional counselor, certified counselor supervisor, and has more than 40 years of experience as a counselor educator. She retired from UAB in 1994, is adjunct faculty for the Counselor Education Program and Associate Professor Emerita. Contact Counseling for details.
Criteria:
- Applicants must be enrolled in the counseling program as graduate students.
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The Joyce G. Sibley Educational Computing Award
Dr. Joyce Sibley and her husband Dr. William Sibley have long supported educational opportunities for students. Knowing that learners benefit greatly when using the right tools, Dr. Sibley wanted to put a computer into the hands of an outstanding future teacher. This award provides a desktop, tablet, or other personal computer for a deserving student.
Criteria:
- Preference is given to students that do not own a computer.
- Applicants must be a junior or senior admitted to the teacher education program.
- In the absence of such applicants, students admitted to the Alternative Master’s Program may be considered.
- Recipients must maintain a 3.25 GPA.
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Jack Tribble Scholarship
Mr. Jack Tribble was an ardent supporter of UAB and a long-time fan of football. Although he did not have an opportunity himself to attend college, he had a strong desire to make a college education affordable and an option for worthy students. At his death, UAB learned of Mr. Tribble’s generous bequest meant to support students who need financial assistance and are physical education majors. Each year, the Kinesiology Program selects a student recipient who best exemplifies his interests and passion.
Criteria:
- Recipients must be majoring in physical education.
- Preference will be given to must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
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Dr. Julia S. Austin Scholarship
The Dr. Julia S. Austin Scholarship was created by Dr. Austin’s family, friends, colleagues, and students to recognize her role in having started the School of Education’s English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher education program and her decades of service to the ESL profession. This scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are pursuing the ESL Master of Arts in Education degree with preference for students in its TESOL concentration (i.e., non-certification).
Criteria:
- Applicants should demonstrate solid career promise based on an interview with the ESL graduate faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
- This scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of merit and character, as well as the potential of the applicant(s) for success in the program.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are deserving of financial assistance as determined by the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.
- Preference will also be given to those applicants who have been involved with their communities, including the UAB community, and especially with immigrant and English learner communities.
- Preference will be given to career changers or, in the absence of such applicants, to students seeking a first career.
Email Dr. Susan Spezzini (
spezzini@uab.edu ) for more information.
Whether you're just starting college or a seasoned professional returning for graduate studies, the School of Education and Human Sciences has opportunities for you to grow professionally, network with community partners, and connect with other students who share your same passions.
From honor societies to social organizations, there are numerous opportunities to connect with faculty and other students outside of class. Browse the School of Education and Human Sciences organizations listed below or visit UAB’s student organizations page opens a new website to discover what groups best fit your interests and career aspirations.
It's easy to take the first step — it only takes a minute to email a faculty advisor or register for an upcoming event. Make the most of your time here at the School of Education and Human Sciences and get involved!
Student Ambassadors
The School of Education and Human Sciences Student Ambassadors (SOESA) assist with recruitment and retention initiatives within the School of Education and Human Sciences at UAB. Student ambassadors are required to assist with recruitment events such as UAB Day, Scholarship Reception, and Transfer Day. Students also help with student engagement events, such as Homecoming, Welcome Week, and the Student Award Ceremony. Students interested in becoming a SOESA member must have a 3.0 GPA, be a full-time SOE student, and have already completed at least one semester at UAB before applying.
If you have any questions, please
Higher Education Student Association (HESA)
The Higher Education Student Association is a student organization for those interested in a career in higher education. HESA welcomes all graduate and undergraduate students to join and help them in their mission to create an environment that promotes professional development, networking, social engagement, and mentorship for aspiring and current higher education professionals.
Faculty Advisor: Mary Ann Bodine Al-Sharif
Society of Kinesiology (SOK)
The Society of Kinesiology provides educational opportunities and career guidance to students interested in, but not limited to, exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports medicine and related fields. Opportunities for professional development are available through monthly guest speakers, career coaches and civic engagement.
Faculty Advisor: Chris Ballman
Chi Sigma Iota (Zeta Chapter)
Chi Sigma Iota is an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling. The honor society promotes a strong professional identity through members (professional counselors, counselor educators, and students) who contribute to the realization of a healthy society by fostering wellness and human dignity.
Faculty Advisor: Dayna Watson opens a new website
Eta Sigma Gamma (Beta Chi Chapter)
Beta Chi is the UAB Chapter of Eta Signma Gamma. The mission of the honorary is promotion of the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. Visit etasigmagamma.org opens a new website for more information about the organization.
Faculty Advisor: Larrell Wilkinson opens a new website
Graduate Society for Educational Diversity (GSED)
The mission of the Graduate Society for Educational Diversity is to promote scholarly discourse on topics of education, diversity, and outreach through engagement in advocacy, activism, service, and professional development. GSED provides an excellent opportunity for developing leadership experiences, new initiatives, networks, peer support, mentoring, and skills to enrich students’ professional and personal lives while raising the profile of educational causes they care about. Membership is open to graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA in any program/major within the School of Education and Human Sciences including Master’s, Educational Specialist, or Doctorate degree.
Faculty Advisor: Andrew McKnight opens a new website
Kappa Delta Epsilon (Beta Iota Chapter)
Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE) is an honorary education fraternity that recognizes outstanding students in the School of Education and Human Sciences. Beta Iota is UAB's chapter of KDE.
Faculty Advisor: Malysa Chandler opens a new website
World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP)
The World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) is a not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the advancement and/or dissemination of informational relating to all aspects of child advocacy and well-being.
Faculty Advisor: Grace Jepkemboi opens a new website
Department of Human Studies Honors Program
High-achieving students in the Exercise Bioenergetics, Exercise Science, Sports Physiology and Performance, and Physical Education concentrations have the opportunity to participate in Honors courses and collaborate with faculty mentors.
Walk-in Wednesday
Who: Currently enrolled undergraduate students.
What: 15-minute advising sessions — no appointment needed
Why: To ask a few questions or a quick check-in
When: Every Wednesday 9 am-12 pm and 2-4 pm
Where: Education Building 232
Check with your advisor for more walk-in days!
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Academic Advisor II Carina Hardy
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Academic Advisor IV Assistant Director, Office of Student Services Christopher Scott
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Director- Office of Student Services Tashara Walker
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