FAQs |
How to Apply |
Do I need to take the GRE to apply to Project RIIPL?
No, the GRE requirement has been waived! When's the deadline for applying? The priority deadline is January 3, 2023 for consideration in the second cohort. We will review applications and schedule Zoom interviews with our top candidates and plan to notify accepted applicants by mid to late April 2023. Can I keep working in a school while I'm a student? For students enrolling in the Special Education EdS program, it's possible to retain full time employment in a school while completing the program requirements, if working locally in Tuscaloosa or in a nearby area. Coursework will be online or in person during the evenings after regular school hours. For students enrolling in the School Psychology EdS program, due to the requirements of the degree plan and coursework sequence, it will not be possible to additionally work in a school full time while completing the program. School Psychology students must also complete a 3rd year internship, which is not funded by the program. There are Graduate Assistantships available to qualified students. Students interested in working as a GA while enrolled in RIIPL should contact Dr. Sara McDaniel (scmcdaniel@ua.edu) to find out more. Is the program online or in person? The special education program is online except for one in person class meeting in the evening per week in Tuscaloosa. School psychology is in person and full time (hence, not being able to also work). When will the program start and how long will it take? The second next cohort will start August 2023. Special education takes 2 years to complete. School psychology takes 3 years to complete due to a required year-long internship upon completion of the first two years of coursework. There is no 3rd year internship requirement for special education. *Please note that project funding in school psychology is only provided for the first two years; school psychology students must cover tuition for the internship year. Do I have to pay tuition? Tuition is covered (not reimbursed) for two years of the program, and students receive a $500 book stipend each year, travel allowance for one conference and approximately $1,500 per month living stipend during the academic year. (See note above about the 3rd year internship requirement for school psychology students only.) How is Project RIIPL different from other EdS programs? Project RIIPL students will be trained to become leaders in the fields of special education and school psychology, with a focus on the interdisciplinary collaborations needed to effectively support students at-risk for and with high-intensity needs in underserved settings. In addition to working closely with Project Faculty at UA and specialized coursework and field experiences, you will have opportunities to benefit from the expertise of nationally recognized leaders in the fields of mental health, social emotional learning, and behavior support. |
Submit your application through the UA Graduate School and indicate which program you are applying to within the application site (either School Psychology EdS or Special Education EdS in Collaborative). In your application materials, please note on your personal statement that you are applying to be considered for the Project RIIPL cohort. Please review our eligibility page for additional application requirements.
We are hosting an online scholar recruitment question and answer session on October 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM. Contact Dr. Sara McDaniel (scmcdaniel@ua.edu) for the link to attend. |