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A student who has a total of 60-90 semester hours credit from any institution or combination of institutions may, with prior written approval of his/her Dean, take lower-level courses only (equivalent to courses at UWA which are numbered in the 200 series) at a junior college, provided the work is not to be used in a curriculum area where the student has a quality-point deficiency and provided the student has not previously taken an equivalent course at UWA with a grade of "F" or "D."

Communication and Media Studies, Other

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Educational/Instructional Technology

Special Education and Teaching, General

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

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English Language and Literature, General

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Chemistry, General

Psychology, General

Experimental Psychology

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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Management Information Systems, General

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

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The University of West Alabama (UWA), a state-supported, coeducational institution of higher education, was founded in 1835 by Julia Tutwiler. UWA is located in Livingston, Alabama, the University was originally founded as an all-female college of education, and over the years has experienced multiple name changes as the mission of the University has changed. In the 1990s, Livingston University was officially renamed the University of West Alabama to more accurately represent the University's current mission. Although the University welcomes students from all across the state, the country, and the world, it seeks to serve as the primary agent of change within the Black Belt region and has done so since its inception. Many of the University's students are first-generation college students, and the University provides opportunities for students to pursue an affordable, quality education through associate, baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. With an enrollment of approximately 5,700 students on campus and online, the University is committed to maintaining small student-to-teacher ratios to allow students to connect personally with their professors and peers. This commitment to a small student-to-teacher ration is one of the primary reasons many students choose UWA. As the cost of education has continued to rise, the University has also committed to keeping tuition and housing costs as affordable as possible. Because many of the UWA's students are first-generation college students, affordability plays a huge factor in many students choosing to attend UWA. A variety of scholarships, including academic, band, choir, and athletic scholarships, are offered to students. Students with ACT scores of 21 or higher can apply and receive academic scholarships, which furthermore assists students in managing the costs of tuition and housing. In a rural town of around 3,500 residents, the University of West Alabama is the heart of Livingston. The University provides students with the opportunity to pursue a higher education while offering small class sizes and personal relationships with faculty and staff within the setting of a small, rural town with minimal distracts and an abundance of green space.

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