Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Educational Studies

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2.5 undergraduate GPA
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 65 (16 subscores), IELTS 5.5 (5.5 subscores), PTEA 46 (46 subscores), Duolingo 95 (90 subscores), TOEFL Essentials 7.0 (6.5 subscores), Completion of Academic English Level 4
Class size

14

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025/26 Academic Year
Spring semester dates: 7 January 2026 - 1 May 2026
Summer semester dates: 6 May 2026 - 14 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 32,630.00

Approximate cost

$ 32,630.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

ELI 402
Academic Speaking/Listening I
3 Credit Units
ELI 401
Academic Reading and Writing I
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
6 Credit Units

Semester 2

ELI 403
Academic Reading and Writing II
3 Credit Units
ELI 404
Academic Speaking and Listening II
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
6 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education-M.A.Ed.

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level coursework
English level %: Minimum 80% in all ELI courses
Additional Requirements

Educational Studies-Elementary Education-M.A.Ed.

Minimum 3.0 in all graduate level courses
English level %: Minimum 80% in all ELI courses
Additional Requirements

Educational Studies-Secondary Education-M.A.Ed.

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level coursework
English level %: Minimum 80% in all ELI courses
Additional Requirements

Special Education-M.A.

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
English level %: 80% minimum in all ELI courses
Additional Requirements

Physical Education-M.A.

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
English level %: 80% minimum in all ELI courses
Additional Requirements

English Language Education-M.A.

Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate level courses
English level %: 80% minimum in all ELI courses
Additional Requirements