Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cost of the program?
Each distance education course is priced per semester hour. For current tuition
rate per semester hour logon to Academic Outreach, http://academicoutreach.ua.edu/,
and click on Prospective Students then Tuition/Financial Aid.
Q: Has this program been accredited?
The Masters Program in Case Management offered by the University of Alabama
is approved by the UA's Graduate School and UA is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The CCN Graduate Program
is fully accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Q: Is financial aid available?
Yes. Students can apply for financial assistance through the UA channels
that are available to all graduate students. If you are interested
in seeking financial aid, call the Office of Student Financial Aid
at 205-348-6756, the fax number is 205-348-2989. Financial Aid, http://financialaid.ua.edu/,
is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:45 pm central time. Or you
may visit the Graduate School's website for more information at http://graduate.ua.edu/.
There is also an assistantship, a scholarship, and traineeship money
available through the Capstone College of Nursing. Call 1-800-313-3591
or 205-348-6639 to learn if you qualify.
Q: Is an e-mail address required?
Yes. All Students admitted to the University of Alabama receive a bamamail
account. If you do not know your bamamail account search the Student
Email Directory, http://directory.ua.edu/,
for your e-mail address.
Q: How many courses can be transferred into the program?
Students can transfer up to 9 semester hours of graduate-level coursework.
According to Graduate School policy, the course can be no more than
six (6) years old at the time of graduation. For this program, other
related graduate coursework can be transferred into the program; however,
the coursework must be at the graduate-level and you must have earned
a "B" average or better for courses at each institution for
which transfer is requested.
Q: How long will it take me to complete the program?
For full-time students, the program will take one academic year, plus
one summer to complete. Students may also be able to complete the program
in two years on a part-time basis, including summers.
Q: Do I need to write a thesis?
No, the thesis is optional. If you wish to write a thesis, appropriate
support will be provided. Please note, however, that selecting the
thesis option may require some travel to The University of Alabama
campus in Tuscaloosa.
Q: What are the standards for admission to the Graduate School?
* For unconditional admission you must have:
Either a 3.0 GPA in your undergraduate program, or a 3.0 GPA in the last
60 hours of your undergraduate program.
* For conditional admission you need to have completed the application
procedures and meet one of the criteria listed below:
Either a 2.5 GPA in your undergraduate program, or a 2.5 in the last
60 hours of your undergraduate degree program, or a minimum score of
40 on the MAT or 900 (2 sections, combined) on the GRE.
Q: Can I access UA information electronically?
Yes. Some websites of interest are listed below:
* The University of Alabama, http://ua.edu/
* The University of Alabama Graduate School, http://graduate.ua.edu/
* The University of Alabama Graduate Catalog, http://catalogs.ua.edu/
* Graduate Program Procedures and Policy Guide, http://graduate.ua.edu/publications/ga/admin.html
Q: How can I check on my admission status?
The best way to check the status of your official application process
with the Graduate School is to send an e-mail to Louise
Labosier, Graduate Admissions Officer, Graduate School, Box 870118,
102 Rose Administration Building, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, email: louise.labosier@ua.edu
Distance Education course registration, tuition and contact information...
Q. Will I get help registering and progressing through the program?
Yes, you will be assigned a faculty advisor who will guide you through
the program.
Q. Will I be able to access course materials via e-mail or the internet?
We currently use WebCT as our course delivery tool. Anyone who has access
to the internet, a Bamamail address and registered for the course.
Still have a question? Contact us! We'll be happy to help in any way we can. Call 205-348-6639 or 1-800-313-3591 and ask for the Director, Graduate Program.