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Select the program names below to learn more about each degree option.
MLIS
This program boasts a proud history of educating and training librarians for service across the country. The curriculum will establish a solid foundation of the core principles of librarianship, while also providing the opportunity for you to tailor the coursework with electives that suit your interests and career goals.
MLIS + Archival Studies Concentration
The Archival Studies concentration prepares you for work with manuscripts, rare books, historical records and digital media. The program curriculum will equip you with a deep understanding of the theory and practice of preserving these artifacts for future generations.
MLIS + School Library Media Concentration
The School Library Media concentration prepares you for Alabama Class A Certification in School Library Media (or equivalent) and is designed to fit the schedule of a full-time educator. Graduates will be specifically taught to enhance and expand K-12 library and information environments to meet student needs.
Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies
In just 15 credit hours of online coursework, you can earn a graduate certificate in Archival Studies. Designed to enhance your understanding of the art of preserving rare books, manuscripts and other artifacts, this certificate can complement your education and career experience to provide a comprehensive foundation for the theory and practice of archival work.
EdS in Educational Leadership, concentration in School Library Media
The EdS in Educational Leadership with a concentration in School Library Media offers interdisciplinary instruction from the School of Library and Information Studies and the College of Education. The curriculum includes topics such as leading collaboration, outreach to diverse populations, cultural diversity and youth programming. You can tailor the coursework to your individual goals through electives to prepare yourself for your dream career in library and information environments.
PhD in Communication and Information Sciences
The PhD in Communication and Information Sciences allows you to pursue doctoral study related to library and information studies. The curriculum includes mass communication theory, cultural and critical theory, and quantitative, qualitative and humanistic research methods. Tailor the program to your goals by designing your program of study and dissertation around your interests under the guidance of your faculty advisor.
Premium Degree Programs at a Practical Price
UA Online students benefit from the distance learning tuition rate, passing along the savings of technology-enabled education, and it’s the same rate regardless of state residency! You’re also eligible for financial aid and scholarships to help pay for your education. Many of our programs are top ranked by U.S. News & World Report and others, so you get a world-class education with a tuition rate that fits your budget.
Your First Class Can Be Free!
To help you get started, we offer tuition grant programs that cover the cost of your first class.
Build on Bama
The Build on Bama tuition grant is for UA alumni or anyone who has been referred by a graduate of one of our online programs.
Bama Link
The Bama Link tuition grant is for faculty, staff and students of Alabama community colleges or other select out-of-state community colleges.
Back to Bama
The Back to Bama tuition grant is for former UA students who left UA more than a year ago without graduating.
For each grant, you must be in your first semester of one of our online programs and apply for the grant by the deadline, in addition to meeting the grant-specific requirements.
We also offer scholarships through UA specifically reserved for distance students. For more information about all of these opportunities, please visit our scholarships and grants page.
The Same Degree
A degree earned online from UA is identical to one earned on our main campus! The online format allows you the flexibility to meet life's other demands while you complete your degree. Graduates of our online programs are invited to participate in the same commencement ceremonies as main campus students.
Prestigious
Join a community of legends and legends-in-the-making when you earn a degree from The University of Alabama. With graduates around the globe, the University has a robust alumni network who will greet you with that familiar "Roll Tide" when they find out you're part of the family.
Military Friendly
The University of Alabama is a Top 10 Tier 1 Research Institution Military Friendly® School and unlimited Yellow Ribbon school. We are proud to have served thousands of active military, reservists, veterans and their families from every branch, and we look forward to continuing to partner with this esteemed group as they seek to advance their education.
Round-the-Clock Technology Support
Our students have access to 24/7 tech support. We recognize that many of our students are balancing the demands of career and family alongside their schoolwork. We want you to feel confident in your ability to complete coursework and submit assignments anytime, around your busy schedule.
Personalized Support From Application to Graduation
Throughout your experience with UA Online, you will have access to personalized support — from an admissions counselor who’s an expert on the application process to a student success coach who will encourage you and connect you to resources to help you succeed.
Ready to talk to us? Fill out the information request form at the top of this page, and one of our admissions counselors will reach out to you to schedule a chat!
You Decide the Timeline
With few exceptions, our online degree programs are available in a work-at-your-own-pace format. Within each course, assignment deadlines vary, but you get to decide how many courses you want to take each semester to complete your degree. Undergraduate degree program completion times depend on how many hours you transfer in, but most students finish in three to six years. Most of our master’s programs can be completed in one to three years and doctoral programs in three to six years, according to your desired pace.
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