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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students 

Tuition 2011–2012

Application fee for each program: $50 

Ph.D. in Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
KAM-Based Format 96 total quarter credit hours $4,600 per quarter
Mixed-Model Format 96 total quarter credit hours $4,600 per quarter*
Course-Based Format 96 total quarter credit hours $575 per credit
4-Day Residency Fee

4 during your program

(Residency 2 and Residency 4 may be virtual.)

$1,050 each, plus travel, lodging, other expenses

Virtual: $1,150 each

Technology Fee per quarter $95

* Note on the mixed-model format: Each quarter is charged at a flat rate of $4,600 per quarter until student completes all of their foundations, core & research courses, KAMs and their first dissertation course, EDUC 9001. Students will be charged $2,300 per quarter for the remainder of their dissertation courses, EDUC 9001, until completing their program.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 54 minimum semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
3-Day Residency 1 during your program $750, plus travel, lodging, other expenses
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 36 minimum semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials) 
Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in Adult Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 36 minimum semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Capstone   $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in College Teaching and Learning

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 36 minimum semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Capstone   $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 33 total semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 36 total semester credit hours $740 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
3-Day Residency 2 during your program

$750 each, plus travel, lodging, other expenses

Technology Fee per semester

$130

Ed.S. in Educational Technology

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 46 minimum quarter credit hours $575 per quarter credit hour
Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per quarter $95

Ed.S. in Leadership for Social Change in Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 48 minimum quarter credit hours

EDUC/RSCH: $575 per quarter credit hour

PPPA: $470 per quarter credit hour (10 credits)

Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per quarter $95

Ed.S. in Reading and Literacy Leadership

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 36 total semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in Special Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 42 minimum semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 36 minimum semester credit hours $770 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Capstone $1,000 per course
Technology Fee per semester $130

M.S. in Adult Learning 

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 30 to 36 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Technology Fee per semester $130

M.S. in Early Childhood Studies

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 30 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Technology Fee per semester $130

M.S. in Early Childhood Studies with a specialization in Administration, Management, and Leadership

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 33 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks)
Technology Fee per semester $130

M.S. in Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 30 to 36 total semester credit hours $465 per semester credit hour
(includes course textbooks and materials)
Technology Fee per semester $130

M.S. in Higher Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 30 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Technology Fee per semester $130

M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 30 to 36 total semester credit hours $495 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials)
Technology Fee per semester $130
Adobe Web Premium  one time  $389.95†

Special Education Endorsement Programs

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 21 total semester
credit hours		 $475 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a Specialization in Special Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 33 total semester credit hours $475 per semester credit hour
$465 per semester credit hour for EDUC 6640, 6733, 6650, 6657
Technology Fee per semester $130

Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 43 total semester credit hours $475 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

B.S. in Child Development – Preschool or Infant/Toddler Concentration

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) Based on individual student requirements $100 per credit hour
Courses 181 total quarter credit hours $280 per quarter credit hour
Technology Fee per quarter $95

B.S. in Child Development – Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler Concentration)

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) Based on individual student requirements
 $100 per credit hour
Courses 192 total quarter credit hours $280 per quarter credit hour
Technology Fee per quarter $95

B.S. in Educational Studies

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) Based on individual student requirements
 $100 per credit hour
Courses 181 total quarter credit hours $280 per quarter credit hour
Technology Fee per quarter $95

B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) Based on individual student requirements
 $100 per credit hour
Courses 181 total quarter credit hours $280 per quarter credit hour
Technology Fee per quarter $95
Adobe Web Premium one time $389.95†

Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $495 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Developmental Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Administration, Management, and Leadership

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours   $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Engaging Culturally Diverse Learners

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership for Student Success

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching for Adult Educators

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Professional Development

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Science K–8

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Special Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Teaching Adults English as a Second Language

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 15 total semester credit hours
 $600 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Graduate Certificate in Teaching K–12 Students Online

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 12 total semester credit hours
 $465 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

Post-Master’s Certificate in Adult Education

Curriculum Component Requirements Cost
Courses 24 total semester credit hours
 $770 per semester credit hour
Technology Fee per semester $130

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